Love System Redemption

Chapter 614: The Nerve

Nnenna didn’t even need to glance at it to know it was his phone number. So he’s actually serious? What a weird

guy, she thought, blinking at him.

"Okay, ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the treatment," Darius announced, standing with theatrical flair. But

not before flashing one last smile at the nanny by the door, and then letting his gaze linger shamelessly on

Nnenna.

"Where are you going?" Carl shot up from his seat. "What do you mean the treatment’s over?" His brows

furrowed, confused.

"It means exactly what | said, it’s over," Darius replied in that matter of fact tone that made people want to

strangle him. "She’s not depressed. In fact, she’s taken this whole thing like it's a vacation trip to the tropics. Her

mental health’s fine. Honestly, you would see that too if you weren't looking at her through your big brother’

lenses."

Carl froze, jaw tightening.

"You were right," Darius added smoothly, eyes glinting. "There really is a conflict of interest in you treating her,

but not because she’s going to break apart. No, it's because you need to work on being objective when it comes

to family."

The words landed like a dart.

Satisfied, he adjusted his cuffs and headed for the door. "I expect my payment in my account before | get to the

airport," he called over his shoulder. "Oh, and | have a feeling this session benefitted more than just one person.

So don’t be stingy with the bonus."

The nerve.

"You're not going anywhere," Arthur's voice cut through the air, cold and commanding.

Darius didn’t even break stride. He kept walking, only to bump into two hefty men blocking the doorway.

"Mr. Darius," one of them said firmly, "his highness isn't done speaking with you."

With polite but very firm hands, they ushered him right back into the dining hall.

Darius sighed tically, dragging his feet like a prisoner being hauled back to his cell. "And this, gentlemen,

is exactly why | don’t visit," he muttered. "One best friend is a smiling poison, the other is an iceberg armed with

knives..." He trailed off, eyes narrowing slightly before he added in a quieter voice, "And once upon a time, there

was the mountain, unshakable, immovable, crushing everything in his path. Somto."

The room fell still for a beat. Even Darius’s mocking tone softened as he bowed his head slightly. "May his soul

rest in peace," he said, genuine for once. The weight of the loss pressed against them all for a fleeting moment.

Then, as if flipping a switch, his smile returned. "So," he asked lightly, glancing at Arthur, "what exactly do you

want?"

Arthur didn’t even look at him as he picked up another dish and served himself calmly. "I want you to do what

you were brought here for. Otherwise, | see no reason for you to continue practicing your profession at all."

The threat hung in the air like a blade.

"Carl?" Darius called out quickly, looking for backup.

But Carl only shrugged, casually spearing a piece of food with his fork. "Don’t look at me. | agree with him."

Darius let out another long sigh, muttering something under his breath about being bullied by icebergs and

traitors.

"How many times do | have to tell you guys?" Darius finally snapped, frustration slipping through his usual

smooth tone. "She's fine. There's no denial, no repression, none of those textbook emotions you expect from a

‘normal’ patient."

"We don't think so," Arthur replied flatly, not even bothering to look at him.

Darius rolled his eyes so hard it was a miracle they didn’t get stuck. "Fine," he grumbled, throwing up his hands

in mock surrender. "She might not need my help accepting the paralysis, but she does have a trace of

unresolved trauma from what happened to Somto. Barely noticeable, which means she’s healed a lot. Still, |

guess | can stick around and make sure it’s a hundred percent. Happy now?"

Arthur didn’t answer. Not even a twitch.

Darius clicked his tongue. "Cold as ever." He turned toward Nnenna, gesturing tically like a knight offering

to escort a princess. "Con, Nnenna. Let's go."

Nnenna nodded politely, wiping her mouth with a napkin before tapping the controls on her chair to follow him.

"Oh, and Darius."

Arthur's voice stopped him in his tracks.

Darius groaned loudly, head tipping back. "What now?"

"| expect you to dust off those books on doctor patient boundaries before her next session," Arthur said calmly,

returning to his food without sparing him a glance.

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The moment the doors shut, the atmosphere shifted. Only Carl, Arthur, the housekeeper, and Nanny remained.

Arthur turned his cold gaze on Carl, his words laced with ice. "You just had to hire that flirt, didn’t you?"

Carl leaned back in his chair, meeting his stare without flinching. "Well, we wanted the next best person, didn’t

we?"

He didn’t wait for a reply. Carl stood smoothly and walked out, leaving Arthur behind with his icy aura spreading

through the room like a storm about to break.

Upstairs, Nnenna wheeled straight towards her room with Darius trailing behind.

"Am | even allowed in there?" he asked, glancing around the hall as they approached. "I don’t think brother

dearest would approve."

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