At that moment, icy disappointment overwhelmed and suffocated Deirdre.

Sam eagerly explained to Brendan, "Sir! That's not the case! When I investigated back then, it was evident that Mark's company was being targeted! Then—"

"Shut up!" Brendan's arms tightened, and his veins twitched. As he looked at Deirdre and Sam, endless disappointment filled his eyes.

"Sam, go to the meditation room. You're grounded. Don't take even half a step out of the meditation room without my permission! You went t