He turned abruptly and made his way out.

Given that Annis was aware of her true identity, she couldn't afford to provoke Isaac. She had no claim to being Cathy's child or his half-sister.

She had no right to expect him to tell her the location of Cathy's tomb.

“I won't bother you any longer. I simply wished to know if Alick accompanied you. That's all," she said, catching up with him.

Isaac glanced back at her, his expression devoid of patience. "No." "In that case, why isn't he here? Isn't he your subordinate?" Annis inquired further.

Isaac remained unresponsive.

His impatience was palpable.

She was wondering if she was to blame for Alick's absence.

Did Alick worry that she'd trouble him?

She obstructed Isaac and inquired, "Is it because he doesn't want to see me?"

“That's none of my business, so to speak. I can't say. And, could you move out of my way?!"

His voice was icy.

He gave her a tense expression of impatience.

He regarded her with stern eyes, emanating his current anger.

Annis stepped aside, murmuring to herself, "You're truly heartless." Though Isaac appeared to have heard her, he chose not to engage and promptly got in his car.

Suddenly, his phone rang.

Removing it from his pocket, he answered the call.

“Mr. Johnston, something unfortunate has occurred!" Wynter's voice echoed through the line.

Isaac maintained a cool composure as he asked, “What's happened?"

Wynter's voice trembled with urgency as she exclaimed, "Alick has been involved in a devastating car accident on his way to Faymoor! He's currently being rescued at the hospital, but his condition is critical."

Isaac's face contorted instantly into a scowl, his brows furrowing deeply.

What on earth happened to Alick?

The unfolding events had reached a critical juncture, Leaving no room for retreat.

Isaac couldn't return for the time being.

“I understand. Which hospital is he in now?"