Yet, he couldn't bear the thought of his loyal assistant dying for his cause.

“My assistant doesn't know the crucial details. He's not my key plan.

I've set up a new email with a timed message. If I don't cancel it in six months, it'll automatically send everything to the press...

The original recording is there too For safety, I used a new computer. It's hidden in my house, in a secret compartment in my study."

Isaac knew he had to handle this personally.

The footages and photos couldn't fall into the wrong hands. He'd feel secure only if he destroyed them himself.

Leaving Jaylen to Alick, he prepared to head to Skystead.

Camila officially joined the research team.

She was determined to leave certain memories behind, so she threw herself into her work.

When it was time to leave, she stayed late to dodge Isaac, only heading home close to midnight.

After a shower downstairs, she ran into Rowena.

Rowena, grabbing a night drink, asked, "Is the upstairs bathroom out of order?"

“No, it's just really late. I showered down here before heading up,"

Camila replied, blinking.

Rowena stared at her. “You're showering downstairs to avoid waking Isaac, aren't you?"

Camila didn't confirm or deny, simply bowing her head.

“Are things okay between you two? I'm happy to see it. Did he call you? He's not home yet. Is he on a trip or caught up at work?"

"He hasn't come back?" After asking this question, Camila quickly added, afraid that Rowena would doubt their relationship. "Oh, he did call. He said he's tied up with something. I've been so busy that I forgot it."

She forced a smile, feigning harmony with Isaac.

She didn't want Rowena to suspect anything.