The mature, dark-haired woman's shock had not faded. Even after the doctor confirmed that her father-in-law's body had made a miraculous recovery—even his cells seemed rejuvenated—it was nothing short of a miracle.
Her gaze shifted to the young man in the baseball cap. She secretly swallowed. This beautiful woman couldn't comprehend it. He had vanished for just a moment, and her father-in-law was completely recovered?
What on earth did he do?
If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would have thought she was dreaming. Not only Diana Gray, but the maid Sheryl and Diana's daughter, Lena Gray, were also staring at Kai with expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
Everyone looked utterly bewildered.
Shock, amazement, confusion, perplexity... No matter how many times they asked the private doctor, the answer was always the same: I don't know. Even the doctor was on the verge of a breakdown, as this recovery completely defied science.
Frankly, if not for Arthur Gray's imposing presence, Lena would have rushed over to demand an explanation.
Regardless of how exaggerated their reactions were or how many questions lingered in their minds, Arthur Gray's recovery was an undeniable fact. Though Diana was only his daughter-in-law, she felt genuinely happy seeing him healthy again.
However, as Diana turned to arrange the family dinner, she didn't notice the look her father-in-law cast toward her. Arthur Gray glanced at his daughter-in-law, the maid, and then back at Kai, lost in thought.
Although Diana was his daughter-in-law, ever since his son passed away, she and her daughter had not been particularly close to the Gray family. If not for his grandson being so useless, and his own failing health... the inheritance wouldn't have been promised to his granddaughter, Lena.
"I heard from Diana that Mr. Kai was invited by Ms. Collins. Thank you very much."
"Mr. Arthur, you are too kind. I was merely an intermediary. The primary transaction was between the two of you," Mia Collins exchanged a discreet, flirtatious glance with Kai before turning her attention back.
"Ms. Collins has also helped me greatly," Kai said, taking the red wine offered by Arthur Gray with a smile. "Mia, you will handle the handover of my deal with Mr. Arthur. The total is one hundred million dollars."
"No problem, leave it to me."
Kai's relationship with Mia Collins was intriguing, trusting her to handle such a large sum. Arthur Gray's face remained neutral, but he was already pondering the connection, and his view of Mia Collins grew significantly more serious.
Rejoicing in his renewed health and the tangible sensation of being alive, Arthur Gray genuinely believed that life was everything; he certainly wasn't ready to die yet.
He must hold onto this lifeline!
"Mr. Kai, if you don't mind, please stay at the Gray residence for a few days. This Old Bird's Nest is the Gray family's most renowned villa. Diana mentioned you came from Tokyo? Why not enjoy a longer stay in Osaka? The luxury here is comparable to Tokyo. You are our honored guest; you can stay as long as you like..."
The conversation was pleasant.
Meanwhile, the maid Sheryl, who was carrying a tray of red wine, and Lena, who was eavesdropping nearby, gasped, "One hundred... million dollars?"
"Lena, don't you think the old man is acting recklessly?" That night, Kevin, Lena's fiancé, complained as they prepared to leave. "Spending that much money... a hundred million dollars is excessive!"
"The money spent is indeed exaggerated, but it was for Grandpa's health. Do you have an issue with that?" Lena Gray frowned, her eyes hostile as she confronted her fiancé.
"No, that's not what I mean. I just think it's highway robbery. No amount of elixirs should cost that much. One hundred million dollars, not yen! Is the old man getting confused in his old age..."
"Stop it! You saw Grandpa's condition earlier. No elixir could make him so lively so quickly. Besides, Grandpa is the Gray family patriarch. No one can oppose his decisions."
"Fine... you're right," Kevin paused, his face dark in the night. "Lena, that Mr. Kai isn't even as old as you are. He's just a student. How do you think he did it? The old man, who could barely move, was resurrected in the blink of an eye. It's unbelievable."
"How would I know?" Lena was curious, too.
"Should we go ask him?"
"Forget it. Grandpa strictly warned me not to disturb him."
The conversation led nowhere, and Kevin, who was, strictly speaking, an outsider, had to leave the villa full of doubt. Meanwhile, outside the patriarch's bedroom door, Diana Gray looked at the healthy, rosy-cheeked old man, intending to ask about her confusion.
But he stopped her with a raised hand.
"Do not ask about my affairs," he said, then paused. "If you truly want to know, you can go and speak to Mr. Kai, but it's best not to probe into his secrets until you become familiar with him. Diana, the Gray family is not completely out of danger yet. The future rests on you."
"I understand, Father. I will cultivate a good relationship with Mr. Kai," Initially, Diana Gray didn't fully grasp the old man's meaning. But as she left his room, the mature, beautiful woman suddenly realized something, and her delicate face instantly changed.
"The good relationship Father spoke of... surely he doesn't mean..."
He... he really meant that? Could I be mistaken? I am his daughter-in-law, how could I... Diana Gray was flustered. The gorgeous, sensual woman returned to her room, heart pounding, deeply unsettled.
Tonight was destined to be sleepless.
Upstairs, the shut-in, Ethan Gray, who hadn't shown his face, no longer had to worry about losing his inheritance since the old patriarch had recovered.
However, the presence of the outsider staying in the house still made him slightly uneasy...
Outside the bedroom door, the blonde maid also kept glancing in that direction. The patriarch's recovery had temporarily suppressed the chaos that was about to erupt in the Gray family, but the hidden agendas in everyone's hearts could not be stopped.
"Kai, are you really staying here for a few days?"
In the bedroom, after the maid left, Mia sat down next to him and asked.
"Why not? The old man invited me personally; it would be rude to refuse, wouldn't it?" Kai leaned into her arms, resting his head comfortably between her soft breasts. He chuckled. "Mia, don't you want to stay here?"
"I... well, I never had this feeling before, but after the old man recovered today, I feel like this house is strange. It gives me a bad feeling..."
"It just means this family is full of undercurrents and hidden agendas. Tsk, tsk. I suspect some people were plotting over the inheritance. Didn't you see a few people's eyes shift when one hundred million dollars was mentioned at the dinner?"
"Are you referring to Diana's fiancé?"
"Oh? Mia, you noticed?"
"Kai, do you underestimate me? That man is good at disguising himself, but he couldn't fool me. How many people like him do you think I've encountered in the business world?"
"Worthy of my trusted partner," Kai smiled, giving Mia's slender waist a squeeze. "But their affairs are not my concern. I'm too lazy to bother. Let's treat these few days as a trip to Osaka. I've never explored Kyoto before. We'll play for a couple of days and then head back."
"If you like it, I'll stay and keep you company, my love~"
Mia gently stroked his forehead. She suddenly leaned down, her alluring hair falling onto Kai's face, tickling him. A sweet scent filled the air, and her soft, pink lips sealed his.
"Mmm..."