That single statement had Gregory choking back the words that were teetering on the edge of his tongue.

He glanced at Cyrus, met his icy gaze, and saw a face that was a blank canvas, devoid of any readable emotions.

Gregory took a deep breath and inquired nonchalantly, "Was there something specific that brought you here today?"

Cyrus rolled up to the bedside, and with a flick of his wrist, a file landed on Gregory's lap.

Gregory's eyebrows shot up in surprise as he ...