The presidential suite's business lounge was suffocatingly silent.
Maurice and another middle-aged man bowed deeply, trembling as they waited for Ramsey's response.
The blood-red sunset filtered through the hotel's luxurious floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a heavy, eerie glow.
The faint dust stirred by the shifting light suddenly seemed to scatter in all directions, creating an atmosphere of overwhelming fear, humility, and helplessness in the small space.
Robin ignored them and turned his gaze to the rapidly descending blood-red sun in the distance.
He had seen countless desperate pleas—pale and powerless ones!
In this world, anyone who dares to ignore or harm you does so intentionally.
When they hurt you with cruelty, they've already calculated the consequences.
After weighing everything, once they determine that the cost of hurting or humiliating you is almost nonexistent, they will have no hesitation in doing so.
"Mr. Ramsey, my daughter was raised by Solas. She was never taught proper manners, and that's why she's done such a terrible thing," the middle-aged man said, his voice trembling.
"She doesn't understand that sincerity and trustworthiness are the foundation of this world.
"Mr. Ramsey, you saved Solas's life. Shania should have been grateful to you and kept her word.
"But instead, at Solas's urging, she broke her promise and went back on the contract.
"Shania's actions are unforgivable. Whatever punishment you decide to give her is justified.
"If my father is still alive, he would never let Shania behave like this!
"Mr. Ramsey, Shania is pitiful. She lost a proper education from her family before she was even a month old.
"I know, my request goes against your principles, but I beg you to give her a chance to repent, considering she has never received proper education.
"Shania's mistake today is my fault as a father. I never once took the time to advise her during her upbringing.
"I'm willing to trade my life for her chance at redemption. Please, Mr. Ramsey, give me a chance."
With that, the middle-aged man drew a dagger and thrust it toward his chest.
"Sigh!" Robin sighed and stomped his foot on the floor of the lounge.
The man was immediately knocked to the ground by the force.
The dagger, which lodged in his chest, stopped less than an inch away from his heart.
"Get up, Professor Coyle. Let's tend to your wound!" Robin said, pulling out the dagger and tossing a special bottle of blood-clotting powder to him.
Maurice quickly began treating the wound.
After applying the special blood-clotting powder, the wound on the man's chest visibly healed before their eyes.
The man's name was Oisean Coyle, Shania's biological father, a medical professor at Mecria University.
The Nine Stars Institute had been founded by Oisean when he returned home after completing his studies abroad.
After a family tragedy, he had gone into hiding for 20 years, seeking revenge.
During that time, Shania had been less than a month old.
Oisean finished treating his wound and began recounting the events from 20 years ago.
"The current president of Nine Stars is an imposter, not my father, but his distant cousin.
"Over 20 years ago, after I finished my studies, I returned to Sogas to set up a lab, where I invested in developing cancer treatments.
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