After all, tomorrow I needed to check on the progress of the data uploading, which was important for the smooth execution of Project X.

Giovanni didn’t get angry. Instead, he asked softly, "Not feeling well lately?"

I forced a faint smile.

Some wounds can never be healed, no matter how hard you try to make amends.

The sharp chime of the doorbell interrupted us. Standing at the villa entrance was Lianna.

Her face darkened at the sight of the candlelit room and scattered roses. She deliberately emphasized each word, "I’m here to deliver a special research report to Mr. Collins."

"He needs to return to the company immediately to personally inspect this batch of medical equipment."

I lowered my gaze. It seemed they couldn’t bear to be apart for even a moment.

Giovanni quickly changed and left with her. "Dr. Lopez has an important surgery tomorrow night. I need to check all the medical equipment."

I didn’t respond, silently watching them leave.

After he was gone, I pulled out my phone and checked the surveillance feed.

On the company’s heavy-ion radiotherapy machine, a red ribbon fluttered in the air.

One end was tied to the equipment, the other around Lianna’s waist.