Yorick stood in the biting wind, his thoughts tangled with frustration. He wanted to go inside to see what was happening, but the security guards stood firm, not budging an inch. Just then, Finley emerged from inside. He spotted Yorick and saw Orion with him, trying to negotiate with the guards.


    Finley had half a mind to ignore it all, but recalling how furious Ronald had been, he figured there might be serious consequences once they got back to Portis City.


    He finally pulled his car over and rolled down the window halfway.


    Their eyes met directly, and Finley asked, "Here to see Star?"


    Hearing Finley''s nickname for Ste sent another wave of unease through Yorick''s chest.


    The way Ronald''s people referred to Ste made it clear how important she was to the Lugar family.


    Yorick pushed down the difort gnawing at him. "How is she?"


    Finley could tell that Yorick had already heard some things. He replied seriously, "She''s the little princess of the Quinn family. Her safety isn''t your concern."


    Yorick felt the sting of silence.


    The Quinn family, the little princess?


    Once, everyone thought she was raised by a poor rural family, unloved, uncared for, and without... manners.


    And now? It was almostughable. She was one of the famous Quinn sisters from Ferrond. The eldest Quinn sister never missed a chance to brag about her sweet little sister. Finley continued, "Mr. Quarry, let me remind you: you''re not a match for Star. Her family will never approve."


    She was the Quinn family''s little princess, known throughout Ferrond, always by her eldest sister''s side, never knowing what it was like to be wronged.


    And yet, here in Portis City...


    "She has nothing to do with you anymore. Don''t look for her."


    Hearing Finley''s words, Yorick felt his breath catch. He couldn''t exin why, but it felt as if a part of his heart had been hollowed out. There was no blood, yet the pain was deep and raw. Finley drove away.


    Orion, looking anxious, approached Yorick. "Sir, the family doctor called. He''s too afraid to go to the Larkin family."


    Right now, Urs and Jaxon at home both desperately needed medical attention-one gravely ill, the other seriously injured.


    Yet, throughout Portis City, not a single hospital would admit them, and no doctor dared to make a house call.


    Yorick had no choice but to go against Imogen''s wishes, sending the Quarry family doctor over.


    And now this...


    Ronald was clearly determined to


    block any aid to the Larkin family et


    Truth be told, the Quarry family sn''t faring much better.


    WI


    "Ms. Urs is calling."


    Orion''s phone vibrated, and he nced at the number before handing it to Yorick.


    Yorick answered, "Urs."


    "Rick, I might not make it," Urs said weakly, her voiceced with genuine pain.


    There


    p was no pretense in her voice il agony. She truly reset


    now,


    an overwhelming


    everything with Ste.


    enst


    Yorick closed his eyes for a moment. "Don''t worry, I''ll... figure something out."


    Those words "figure something out"-sounded incredibly hollow. He''d never imagined anyone could corner his family like this in Portis City. They were utterly trapped, with no way out.


    "But I really can''t hold on any longer. I lost so much bloodst night."


    Not just from her nose, but elsewhere too. Urs was terrified. If this dragged on, she might actually die.


    After hanging up with Urs, Yorick desperately tried to reach Ste, but her phone was unreachable.


    And the security here was on high alert due to recent events, refusing to let anyone through.


    ...


    Meanwhile, on the private jet.


    Ronald''s was already ring, but suddenly, his phone rang.