Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2421

Hector met Shannon's questioning gaze and said, "A person doesn't change easily. If they do suddenly change, it's because they've found a reason they must change."

As he spoke, the faint smile that usually lingered at the corners of his lips faded slightly. His eyes fell on Shannon, and his voice softened.

"Perhaps he wasn't so naive that a few words from Luke swayed him, but Luke might've struck a hidden chord in him."

Shannon was stunned. If she had to guess Kai's past goal, it would have been achieving full dragon transformation. But ever since he'd reached that milestone, he'd seemed content, like his dragon life now had no regrets.

She'd never seen a new goal in him, not to mention something like taking over the Special Security Agency.

Seeing her confusion, Hector quietly sighed and said, "He probably wants to become stronger, to gain more power and have a bigger voice in things."

That was just like how he'd once been.

As Hector spoke, he reached out and gently patted her on her head. His tone sounded warmer as he continued, "The fact that you almost disappeared forever was a blow to me and everyone who cares about you."

No one would ever want to feel that sense of helplessness in the face of reality and the pain of nearly losing someone irreplaceable again.

If becoming stronger and trustworthy meant they could stand by her side and not just be protected behind her the next time they faced danger, it was worth it.

Hector understood that feeling more than anyone else, and that was why he could resonate with Kai and was willing to indulge some of his whims.

Shannon was stunned by his words. She wasn't slow, but Hector's insight had reached a place she hadn't thought to look.

Still, she didn't doubt his judgement. If someone showed a sudden, drastic change, it was because they'd found a reason they must change. And she was Kai's reason for doing that.

A soft warmth, tinged with a subtle ache, flowed through her chest.

Shannon had never regretted her choice, and she was deeply grateful that she made it back.

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