Zoe was a brilliant scientist like Moss, but Moss was adopted into the Valdez family at a young age.

Zoe’s behavior and work ethic were even more unpredictable than Moss’.

Upon Moss’ arrival at the Valdez residence, Zoe immediately regarded him with disdain, going to great lengths to bully him, exemplified by the scalding scar on his arma mark Zoe took pride in administering.

Following Zoe’s marriage, Moss’ life within the Valdez household notably improved.

Zoe’s husband might have resembled Moss, apprehensive of Zoe’s unpredictable temperament and opting to maintain a distance.

He frequently lied to her by citing work commitments and seldom returned home.

Regrettably, Zoe uncovered the reality: her husband had cheated.

This betrayal rendered Zoe a subject of ridicule in society, and how could she, who had always been proud, endure such mockery? Fueled by her fury, she sought to purge the people who liked to gossip, her unfaithful husband, and the shameless mistress.

Once hatred took hold, one would desire to obliterate everything connected to the subject of their hatred.

Zoe’s actions were ruthless and terrifying, But Bennett survived since Zoe had given birth to him herself.

Zoe transferred her animosity toward Bennett’s father onto Bennett, subjecting him to relentless torment that made life seem worse than death.

Moss and Bennett appeared to have an uncle-nephew dynamic on the surface, yet their interactions lacked familial warmth, relying instead on shared interests due to Zoe.

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After a prolonged silence, Bennett poured wine for Moss and asked, “Uncle Moss, if the experiment succeeds and Emilia is revived, will you leave Conata?”

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“I would certainly reconcile with her.

My aim was solely to eliminate Amiri.

I never expected her to sacrifice herself for him,” Moss said, his eyes gleaming with determination.

“As for the child, I’ve searched for years without success.

If Emilia wishes, we will adopt another.

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Bennett listened silently, absorbing Moss’ words.

Moss spoke with tenderness and affection only when Emilia was mentioned.

In fact, Bennett remained unaware of the intricate tapestry of Moss’ past.

Moss had fallen for Emilia upon meeting her at a banquet.

He had pursued her persistently, using everything he had.

However, Emilia’s heart had belonged to Amiri Chadwick, the eldest son of the Chadwick family in Eleymond, and they had already liked each other.

Refusing to give up his love, Moss had recounted the hardships of his childhood, pleading with Emilia not to abandon him.

He had asked her to be his friend, and the compassionate Emilia had agreed.

Over the years, their lives had become intertwined in various ways.

But ultimately, Emilia had married Amiri, leading Moss to devise a deadly scheme that had accidentally resulted in Emilia’s death.