Andrew had learned about the Helioheart Gem from Ronald. This rare stone was said to work wonders for Victoria's shattered energy core: one extreme cold, the other a warm sun, opposing yet complementary.

That was why Andrew had set his sights on the Hopkins family.

As for killing Walter, it was just that snake's bad luck to be at the Hopkins residence at the time. Of course, as long as Andrew knew his location, no matter where or what he was doing, Andrew would send him to his grave.

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