"This will take some time. Please be patient, Mr. Chriss," the doctor said.Elijah licked his dry lips and tugged his tie, letting out a deep sigh. Waiting was the only option he had at the moment.Restlessness suddenly overcame him as he glanced at Sasha on the surgical table, still unconscious under anesthesia.Curiosity got the best of him. As her brother, he felt compelled to see her true face. He needed to understand the extent of any disfigurement and what kind of surgeon he should seek for reconstruction.With determined steps, Elijah entered the room and hesitated only briefly before unveiling Sasha's face.In that split second, shock and astonishment filled his eyes. "This is... Lena?!"-Meanwhile, Chris anxiously paced in the living room.Not long after, Fleur's two trusted subordinates, Cody and Tessa Kovac, returned. They had received professional training, making them agile and quick thinkers, highly valued by Fleur.Fleur eagerly asked, "What's the situation?"
Chris was taken aback and stunned for a moment."So..." He turned to Elijah. "The person I've been with these past few days isn't really Lenny!""What?" Elijah was equally confused."She's not Lenny!" Chris grew agitated. "Lenny must be with her, and she intends to harm her!""Mr. Hamerton, please calm down. I can't understand you!"Chris didn't want to waste time and grabbed a pistol from the room before leaving.Fleur calmly stopped him. "We need to discuss a plan now. With your emotions high, what can you achieve?"Elijah scratched his head, speechless.Fleur asked, "Mr. Chriss, how much do you know about this Sasha?""She's my father's illegitimate daughter," Elijah confessed openly now. "But I never tried to find her until my daughter needed a bone marrow transplant. None of our relatives matched."Fleur furrowed her brows. "Where did you find her?""It wasn't too difficult," Elijah replied. "Based on my father's clues, my people brought her from Southeast Aciatic. But
Zachary gazed at her, feeling utterly helpless. He switched on the TV, and a surveillance video popped up, revealing Lena inside the secret room.Lena sat huddled in a dim corner, clutching her knees tightly. She kept count of the days—this marked her third day there. It hadn't been long but felt like an eternity in this gloomy environment. Surveying her surroundings, she found no escape route. Facing whoever lurked beyond was equally challenging. She had no choice but to wait for an opportunity.During these days, Zachary diligently delivered her meals. Even though they lacked flavor, she ate every crumb. She understood that losing hope wasn't an option in such dire circumstances. She had to wait patiently, preserve her energy, and prepare for her escape.Zachary paused the video and turned to Sasha, his eyes searching for answers."Do you... truly want me to eliminate her?" he asked.Sasha was visibly irritated and rolled her eyes. "Why do you have so much to say?"Zachary
Lena smiled and glanced at the door from the corner of her eye. Zachary had left it ajar when he entered, either overly confident in his skills or underestimating her due to her young age."Eat quickly," Zachary said, eyeing her. "Once you finish, I'll need to send you away.""Mm, I understand.""Aren't you scared?""Why should I be?" Lena replied with a faint smile. "The one who should be afraid... is you."Zachary met her gaze, feeling the sharpness in her eyes like a dagger to his heart. Memories of Krystal flooded back, the promise he had made to her, and now he was about to harm her daughter with his own hands...Lena was right. The one who should be afraid was him.Restless and sleep-deprived from the previous night's turmoil, Zachary felt lightheaded and dizzy. His breathing grew rapid, and he sensed suffocation creeping in.Instinctively, he reached for his pocket and realized he had left his inhaler behind.Clutching his chest in the midst of an asthma attack, Zachary
Zachary winced, and a trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes as he opened the door, revealing the outside scenery to Lena.The late morning sun bathed the surroundings in bright light while a gentle breeze danced through the tree branches. Birds chirped and soared freely in the air.Taking in the refreshing air, Lena turned her gaze toward Zachary."Go now," Zachary whispered. "Lena, can I ask you for one favor?""What is it?" she asked."After you meet your boyfriend, please don't mention anything about Sasha, alright?"Lena furrowed her brow.Zachary stepped closer, his gaze sincere. "I've raised Sasha, and she's like my own daughter... Please trust me. I'll take her away from Centrolis right away, and I promise you won't have to see her again.""So, you want me to spare her?""Lena, she's your twin sister, and you..."Lena stayed silent, swiftly grabbing a fork from the dining table and pressing its sharp end against Zachary's neck!Zachary was taken aback, reaching for
After some time, he slowly took his phone out of his pocket and handed it to Lena."You can make the call," he whispered. "You must remember Mr. Hamerton's phone number clearly, but I recommend calling Ms. Thompson first."Lena stared at him, somewhat surprised, because that was exactly her plan.Lina possessed a tracking device. If she called Lina, it would lead her there. Zachary and Sasha would also face consequences."Curious how I found out?" Zachary grimaced. "Ms. Thompson called Sasha last evening. She doesn't beat around the bush, yet she talked to Sasha for a long time. My guess is she was tracking her!"Lena's expression eased.She withdrew her hand slowly and dashed toward the door, keeping a distance from Zachary before he could react.Zachary watched her but didn't seem intent on chasing her. There was a mix of emotions in his gaze."Don't expect forgiveness for Sasha," Lena said coldly. "And don't expect me to forgive you either! I live by the principle of not har
On the way, Lena gazed out the window, lost in thought.Chris and Elijah exchanged silent glances in the car, refraining from uttering another word. They had already spoken their piece earlier, and Lena struggled to come to terms with the fact that she was an illegitimate Chriss daughter."Your mother and my father once had a romantic relationship," Chris said cautiously. "They shared a symbol of their love—a pocket watch that Sasha brought back.""Lenny, you do know that you and Sasha are twins, right?" Elijah chimed in.Lena took a deep breath, her head throbbing. She had never expected that her mother had concealed so much from her."Lenny?" Chris said with concern, reaching out to hold her hand.In the front seat, Elijah shot him a disapproving glance. "Let go!""Hmm?"Elijah pursed his lips, fixating on Chris' firm grip on Lena's hand. It was strange. He had always found Chris alright, but now that he would become his brother-in-law..."Lenny needs a moment of peace!" Eli
Elijah and Kasey stood there, unable to believe their luck. Overwhelming joy filled their minds, and tears rolled down their faces as they hugged each other tightly."Mr. and Mrs. Chriss, this is a momentous occasion!" the doctor exclaimed, holding up the compatibility results. "Your daughter can finally be saved!""Yeah, this is great news," Chris said, patting Elijah on the shoulder. "Look at you, shedding tears like that!"Still sobbing, Elijah playfully retorted, "It's not... your daughter who's sick. Of course... you can't understand."Chris felt a mixture of exasperation and amusement and gave him a firm pat on the back.Lena's heart finally found relief as she looked at Nala in the hospital room, wearing a contented smile.Kasey asked, "By the way, what about Sasha's compatibility result?""She's not a match," the doctor replied, shaking his head. "While most of the indicators are compatible, a few critical ones don't match your daughter's data.""It appears it's fate."