Chapter 248

Aria Bennett cast a cold glance at Eric Park before turning to Conrad Vale. "This is beyond my control."

Conrad wore an apologetic expression. "He brought this upon himself." He gestured politely. "Let me walk you out."

Aria knew Conrad was unaware of the situation and saw no reason to blame him.

"Master Aria!" Eric Park suddenly rolled off the hospital bed, stumbling toward her. "I was wrong! Please save me!"

Damian Cross reacted swiftly, kicking the man away.

Old Mrs. Park immediately realized the young woman before her possessed genuine skill.

"Money is no object!" she rushed forward. "If you'd just—"

Aria didn’t even spare her a glance.

She could indeed cure the blood hex—but she refused.

"I can't help," she said flatly, turning to leave.

Conrad blocked the Park family from pursuing her. "Don’t waste your effort."

His icy gaze swept over Elena Park before he strode away without another word.

Elena Park’s parents pulled at her. "Go beg Conrad!"

"If your brother dies, our family line ends!"

Eric Park wailed, "Sis, I’m your own brother!"

Biting her lip, Elena Park chased after Conrad.

"Conrad!" She grabbed his sleeve. "Fei has learned his lesson—"

He shook her off. "A lesson? He wouldn’t admit fault if death weren’t at his doorstep."

"That girl is dead," he said, voice glacial. "He deserves to pay with his life."

Tears streamed down Elena Park’s face. "The dead can’t return—"

"We can compensate her family—"

Roman Vale scoffed. "Only a life for a life counts as compensation."

Elena Park ignored him, staring desperately at Conrad. "Just this once. Will you help or not?"

Conrad’s gaze turned frigid. "You want me to aid a murderer?"

"Then we’re through!" The words burst from her lips.

She expected panic—but instead, Conrad nodded slowly. "Fine."

Elena Park froze as if struck by lightning. "You—"

"Today, I finally see you clearly." He turned and walked away.

Trembling, Elena Park couldn’t believe it. The man who’d always indulged her had just cut her off without hesitation.

A horrifying realization dawned—she’d miscalculated. Badly.