A glimmer of hope flickered in Ivy's eyes. Micah's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Is this your way of getting to know someone through conflict?""Yes," Ivy replied, her fists clenched."Then talk to her yourself." Micah had no intention of helping. He had disliked Ivy from the moment they met, disapproving of both her behavior and personality.Seeing the emerald bracelet on Nina's wrist had sparked a mix of hope and joy in him. He even suspected the test results might have been tampered with. However, with Mr. Joker overseeing the entire process, it was impossible for anyone to alter the results. Moreover, nobody knew it was Micah who ordered the test.Without another word, Micah turned away. Ivy watched his retreating figure, her eyes darkening. In front of Micah, she always felt so insignificant. She had already gone to great lengths to win his favor. Even Pharaoh had arranged for them to have a meal together, yet Micah still treated her this way. Weren't they from the
Nash took a deep breath, suppressing the pain in his heart as he tenderly caressed Nina's cheek. His heart ached deeply as he said, "Nina, I know you're not that kind of person. But life is full of uncertainties. You have a long life ahead of you, you know that? Quincy will be your best support."With Quincy supporting her career, Nina wouldn't have to worry at all. Nash had even arranged for Scarlett to be by her side. If she hadn't come to the Yaren territory, she would indeed have had the best life in the capital.But without him and their child, her life would become stagnant. There were things she wouldn't be able to understand, and she would always live with the guilt about Scott."Nina, I love you. If I could, I'd wish we'd never met," Nash said, holding her hand and kissing her forehead. Despite the loving words, the next moment he wished they had never met, so she wouldn't be in danger because of him.She didn’t believe that memories appear without reason, just as people
Nina frowned, and Nash's expression wasn't any better. His eyes radiated hostility, and his gaze toward Micah was as sharp as a blade.Micah’s smile remained unaffected. "With war raging outside, you two are here making lifetime commitments? If you have the time, why not tell me where Wilfred is?"At the mention of Wilfred, the smile vanished from Micah's face, replaced by an icy, angry look. Micah could present a gentle image, but he could also be ruthless, like now. He was determined to find Wilfred, to understand why Wilfred had given Nina that bracelet, and to uncover the truth behind certain events. From initial hope to eventual coldness, Micah’s shift was clear.Nina recalled being knocked out by Mr. Joker not long ago. During that time, Micah must have completed his investigations. His sudden coldness towards her indicated that he had reached some conclusions. Nina let out a long sigh, feeling a sense of relief but also confusion. If she wasn’t Ivy, why did Wilfred give h
Nina was the key figure, capable of influencing Nash and drawing out Wilfred. Although Micah had no intention of making Nash his enemy, his true target was Wilfred. Staying on guard, regardless of whether they were friend or foe, was wise.Nina weighed the pros and cons, tightening her grip slightly. She did not speak, but her silence spoke volumes."If you really need his contact information, I’ll stay, but they must leave," Nash said, shielding Nina, unwilling to leave her behind.Micah gave Nina a look, "Weren’t you asking me earlier? Don’t you care about Nash’s health?"If Nina stayed, Scarlett and Scott could leave, Nash would be safe, and Micah implied he could provide Nash with an antidote. It was a good deal."Yes, I’ll stay," Nina agreed, not waiting for Nash to speak. She was willing to do anything to ensure everyone's safety."No," Nash said firmly. He could not leave Nina behind, not even if it meant his own death.Micah chuckled, "Nash, you want to stay, but what b
Nina's gun did not faze Micah at all. With a quick move, he twisted her wrist, and the black gun clattered to the ground. Micah gripped Nina's neck, "Nash, I know your team is here. I'll let you leave now. If you want Nina back, bring me Wilfred."In this dire situation, holding her captive alone was better than keeping them all. Nina shouted, "Nash, go!"Nash looked deeply at Nina, his eyes filled with reluctance, frustration, and unwillingness. But the explosions continued to rock the area. Reinforcements burst in."Captain York, headquarters ordered us not to engage with Pharaoh," James and Felix said as they located him."Nash, go!" Nina shouted again.Reluctantly, Nash was pulled away. Soon, the chaos subsided, leaving the place in shambles.Micah released Nina. "Interested in learning some martial arts?"Nina had tried to fight back when Micah grabbed her wrist. She knew basic self-defense, but with training, she could become formidable."I’m not interested," Nina s
The phone rang for a long time before Wilfred finally picked up. His voice sounded weak. "What is it?""Nina is trapped at Pharaoh’s place," Nash said in a hoarse voice.Wilfred's voice suddenly rose, almost breaking, "What did you say?"After a moment of silence, his anger surged, "Nash, didn’t you promise to protect Nina?"And there was also Scarlett with Nina.Nash remained silent, his expression grave. His throat felt as if it were constricted, making it difficult to speak. Nina being in danger was undoubtedly his failure. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been poisoned, and they wouldn’t have lost their child."Micah specifically asked for you.""Understood," Wilfred replied curtly and hung up. He didn't say much, but Nash was certain that Wilfred wouldn't let anything happen to Nina....Nina stayed at Micah’s quarters no longer returning to the slave camp. She received the best food, and Micah even had new clothes sent to her. She understood that as long as Micah wanted to
She wasn't aware of their inner thoughts or motives, but one thing was clear to Nina. This situation was far from simple.Ivy prepared some items and brought them to Micah. However, Micah's reaction to her actions was cold. "I don't need your things," he said bluntly, implying that she should take them away.Ivy looked at Micah with a hint of hope. "Brother, I prepared these for Nina. I want to see her.""She doesn't need these things," Micah replied, his tone still cold.If Ivy genuinely wanted to befriend Nina, she wouldn’t have brought her here. Ivy's intentions were clear to Micah that she wanted to target Nina, and these gifts were just a facade. He found his sister's actions disingenuous."Brother, you're not her. I understand your thoughts, but here with you, how could I harm her? I can't hurt her," Ivy insisted.Micah just gave her a cold glance and said nothing more. He then turned away, leaving Ivy frustrated. Her nails dug into her palms in frustration. She didn't be
"Call the medic. I want to see if my kidney is a match for Scott," Nash declared. If his kidney was compatible, he planned to donate it to Scott, repaying the debt owed to him for Nina's sake.Felix was taken aback. "Captain, are you sure about this? Your own health...""I'm sure," Nash replied firmly.The medic arrived quickly, but without advanced hospital equipment, they could not determine compatibility here. The medic explained, "Given the current situation, Captain, making such a sacrifice now would be highly risky. If you do this, other allied forces and the small nations within the Yaren territory might seize the opportunity to attack. It would force our country to either retaliate or be seen as weak."Not retaliating would invite mockery, but retaliating would mean entering a world war.Nash was silent for a few seconds before responding decisively, "We can do it confidentially."The medic shook his head. "That's not possible. Too many eyes are watching. Unless the sta