Kevin genuinely felt that Andrew was treating him like a true older brother. Maybe he had been too calculating in life—going forward, he owed it to Andrew to show a little sincerity.

A flicker of guilt passed through Kevin's heart as he made that silent vow.

Meanwhile, Tora had been quietly observing Andrew from the shadows the whole time. He finally stepped forward and spoke in a calm, steady tone.

"Mr. Wright, the wounds on our fallen guards were inflicted by a Ghostwillow blade. And among Grand Viper's top two enforcers, White Viper's weapon of choice was exactly that—Ghostwillow. Which confirms that Dr. Lloyd was telling the truth."

The moment those words landed, Kevin's trust in Andrew grew even stronger. He said, "Andrew, I can't thank you enough. If not for you, we wouldn't have known that bastard Grand Viper was plotting against the Wrights! Honestly… I'm ashamed to admit I nearly misunderstood you earlier."

Tora nodded in agreement. "Indeed. Dr. Lloyd has proven him