Indeed, when the news reached Thane, he was livid.


    "Still iming it''s got nothing to do with Urs?"


    Upon hearing the butler''s message, Imogen''s expression darkened as well.


    Thane nced at her and said, "You''re heading to the hospital tomorrow yourself."


    "What about the meeting with the Lugar heirs? They''re finalizing the contract with their chosen partners tomorrow." Thane was silent, his face growing darker with the urge to drag Yorick back and give him a piece of his mind.


    Imogen was harboring simr thoughts.


    ...


    After leaving Quarry Manor, Yorick had Orion look into the whereabouts of the Lugar heirs.


    Before they could uncover anything, Imogen''s call came through.


    "Just stop seeing Urs," she said, each word heavy with a menacing tone.


    Yorick frowned. "This has nothing to do with Urs."


    He was adamant in his belief.


    Imogen pressed on. "He''s made his stance clear, and you''re still defending her?"


    Yorick was taken aback. "What?"


    "Yorick, Urs''s trouble. Who knows what she''s been up to abroad,ing back with all sorts of illnesses. Don''t be naive."


    Imogen''s harsh tone carried an unmistakable insinuation.


    Yorick''s lips tightened, displeasure shing in his eyes. "Don''t speak of Urs like that."


    "And how did she contract uterine cancer?"


    Yorick was clearly upset.


    Rumors about Urs''s illness had been cruel. It was one thing for strangers to specte, but his own mother to join in was disappointing. "Mother, you know what kind of person Urs is!"


    Imogen retorted, "I''ve always had my doubts."


    Otherwise, why would she have taken a liking to Ste while she was still lying in the hospital bed?


    In Imogen''s eyes, Urs had always been calcting, a woman capable of bringing turmoil into any household.


    "Now, Yorick, until the deal with the Lugars is sealed, stay away from Urs. We can''t afford to cross the Lugar family right now."


    Imogen couldn''t care less about what happened after, but if Yorick dared to see Urs now, she''d make sure to ruin her. "Did you hear me?"


    Yorick''s silence only deepened the tension, making Imogen''s voice turn colder.


    "I heard you."


    If that was the requirement, Yorick would avoid Urs - at least until the deal with the Lugar family was done.


    Imogen hung up, satisfied.


    Though he couldn''t see her now, Yorick still called Urs.


    Hearing from Yorick, Urs was ted. "Rick, I''ve packed my things."


    Her voice was weak but filled with rare excitement. It was clear she was in good spirits, despite Thane''s men still at her door. She didn''t believe Thane would actually escte things with his own son. Yorick''s heart sank at her words, his brow furrowed, a headache starting to throb.


    "Rick? Rick?"


    Urs called out when he didn''t respond, wondering why he was silent.


    At that moment, Yorick was at a loss for words. Just a week ago, he had promised to let her move to Wave Residence to recuperate, never anticipating he''d be powerless to fulfill his promise. For once in his life, Yorick faced a dilemma that money couldn''t solve.


    "I need to ask you something," Yorick finally spoke, his voice heavy.


    He didn''t pick up where Urs left off but instead diverted the conversation.


    Urs, puzzled, responded, "What''s up?"


    "Do you know the heir to the Lugar family?"