Chapter 1119:

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“I know exactly what it is.” Vincent’s tone never wavered, yet deep within his eyes, turbulent emotions surged—far beyond anything Xander could decipher.

“I understand the suffering of being controlled by the chip better than anyone,” Vincent said evenly. “But if it cannot be removed from my brain, then tell me why I am not allowed to make this decision?” A brief pause followed before he added, “There is one condition. The instruction injected this time must be protected by the highest level of encryption. Make certain that once this command is written, no one can touch it. That includes you. No modification, no override, no removal for the rest of my life.”

Xander let out a breath that sounded closer to disbelief than anger. “You have lost your mind…” Years of exposure to strange cases had hardened him, yet never had he seen someone willingly ask to bind himself so completely.

Lowering his voice, Xander tried once more. “Love should come from the heart. It must be free. It is meant to be a shared choice, not a forced state. Does Ms. Scott know about this? And more importantly, is this truly fair to her?”

“Deciding what’s fair to Hannah is my responsibility, not anyone else’s.” Vincent’s voice dropped into a frosty tone, radiating the authority of a man used to commanding respect.

Just mentioning Hannah sent a sharp ache through his chest. “Nobody fears hurting her again more than I do. Losing her terrifies me. I can’t imagine life without her, so I need something solid—a guarantee that nothing can go wrong. This choice is that guarantee.”

He shifted his gaze to Xander, his voice softening. “This is my choice. Compared to the risk of losing her, the chip doesn’t matter at all.”

Xander stood silent for a while. He studied Vincent, who had the kind of power and wealth that could sway an entire city, yet right now looked like a gambler with nothing left to lose, risking it all for the hope of keeping love alive.

“Should I inform Ms. Scott about any of this?” Xander finally asked, his voice hesitant.

“No.” Vincent’s eyes hardened instantly. “Don’t say a word to her. She can never find out about this, and she should never feel burdened by it. This stays between us.”

He locked his gaze on Xander, his tone carrying an unmistakable warning. “Dr. Ward, I expect absolute professionalism and discretion. Everything that happens today, every detail, remains strictly confidential. This is our agreement.”

𝖲а𝘷𝖾 у𝗼𝘂𝘳 𝖿аvоr𝗶𝘵𝗲 𝘯o𝘃𝗲l𝘴 о𝗇 𝗀𝖺𝘭n𝗼𝘷𝗲𝘭𝗌.cо𝗺

Xander met Vincent’s stare and finally nodded in resignation. A heavy sigh escaped him. “Understood.”

Stepping back toward the advanced medical equipment, Xander spoke with solemn clarity. “Mr. Jones, please lie down. I will proceed as instructed. But I must emphasize this once more. This procedure cannot be undone. Once the command is encrypted and embedded, it will be permanently fused to your deepest neural pathways. Unless a revolutionary breakthrough occurs in the future, it will remain with you for the rest of your life.”

Vincent nodded, his face calm. “I understand,” he replied, closing his eyes. “Go ahead.”

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