Chapter 108

"Edward, what the hell do you want?" Charles's voice was low and cold, barely holding back the rage. Right now, more than anger, he felt regret—he should've done better to protect Stella, not just blindly chase after Edward's hideout. Or maybe... Edward was hiding just because he wanted this to happen. "What do I want?" Edward let out a mocking laugh. "Come on, Charles, aren't you the calm and rational one? I'll give you a chance—one pick: Stella or Isabelle. You can only save one. Clock's ticking." Ever since they were kids, Charles always had the spotlight. Edward never accepted that. Why not him? Why couldn't he be the best in the Hart family? He made up his mind early on to surpass Charles—but no matter how hard he tried, he always fell short. Just thinking about it made Edward clench his fists, knuckles turning white. On the other end of the line, Stella's voice came through weak and strained. "Charles... forget me. Save Isabelle." She didn't want any entanglement with him. Not an