Julian Winslow's expression remained perfectly unreadable after hearing Jasper Hawthorne's words, though his deep eyes hardened, turning as dark as the night. At this moment, he recalled what Simon Jenkins had said that day. Was his inability to treat Eve Thorne's illness the reason he faded from the public eye, abandoning wealth and a promising future?
He thought about how it was an illness that even Simon Jenkins had no solution for.
At this thought, Julian's hands slowly clenched into fists. Under Jasper's gaze, he stood up. Glancing at the man, he said, "Thank you for your honesty, Mr. Hawthorne. Mr. Winslow will excuse himself now."
With that, Julian turned and strode out. Jasper stood up as well. Watching Julian's departing figure, his eyes darkened as he asked, "If she ends up like her mother in the future, what does Mr. Winslow plan to do?"
Julian simply replied, "She won't."
Jasper pressed on. "I'm saying, what if."
