Lorian tasted a tinge of blood in his mouth. Then, a mouthful of blood splattered against the transparent glass.

Kris entered just in time to witness this. Her face turned pale with shock as she rushed over.

"What's wrong, Mr. Lorian?"

Lorian clutched his abdomen as sweat covered his forehead. He waved gently.

"I'm fine."

Kris had been with him for many years. She had witnessed Lorian working himself to the brink, and couldn't help but feel distressed.

Her voice choked with emotion when