"Let's settle on that, then.""Yeah, sure." Zoe jumped up, excitedly hugging Kyle. "I promise to stay home and take care of my health. Ky, I love you so much.""Silly girl, I love you too."…The next day.Early in the morning, Kyle went to his study.He called the head of security and reassigned some elite security personnel from the old mansion to the villa just in case.After having breakfast, Kyle headed to the company.Blair had a lot of work to catch up on since his return, and today was filled with meetings.Kyle left the company in the afternoon to pick up Thandi, their business partner.However, not long after leaving the company, Kyle realized he was being followed.His assistant glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, "Sir, what should we do now?"Kyle narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with coldness. "Act like you didn't see it. Don't startle the snake.""Understood."Kyle arrived at the airport, still aware he was being tracked. Thandi was a critical busi
At Sleepless City.Kyle had reserved a private room, but Thandi preferred the lively atmosphere of the main floor. So, they opted for a booth downstairs.Kyle had made all the necessary arrangements to maintain the appearance of a gracious host. The Sleepless City was well known in Richworth for its glamour, and its dancers were second to none.Thandi wasted no time and began to enjoy himself, surrounded by attractive women. Kyle poured him a drink and raised his glass for a toast. At that moment, Kyle's assistant approached him, speaking in hushed tones. "Sir, the person who was tailing us this afternoon has been caught by Thandi's men."Kyle nodded slightly, a faint, almost imperceptible smile on his lips. "Mr. Kyle, I'd like to propose a toast," said Thandi’s goddaughter, Mola, as she raised her glass and sat beside Kyle. Mola was a gorgeous mixed-race woman with well-defined features and fair skin. She had changed into a sparkling, figure-hugging dress for the evening, sh
"I’m sorry, Godfather," Mola said, clenching her fists. She was afraid her godfather would get angry.Thandi wanted to win over Kyle and make him one of their own so that they could maximize their benefits in future collaborations with X. Moreover, Kyle was X's second-in-command and the heir to the prestigious martial arts family, the Goodman family. Partnering with him and leveraging his influence would greatly benefit their business in the future.Kyle took the elevator down to the underground floor, where his car was waiting for him by the entrance. Before getting into the car, he removed his coat and discarded it in the trash can. He did not like the scent of the perfume that Mola, the woman, had left on it.He knew precisely what Thandi was up to. Even if he were not with Zoe now, he would not be interested in Mola. However, he could not refuse directly, so he decided to play along and put on a show for the people secretly tracking him.Once in the car, Kyle checked his phon
Adam looked at the photos, his brows furrowing. Yesterday, he had called the number he found for Kyle's wife, but the person who answered was Kyle himself. Kyle's residence was heavily guarded, and they could not barge in without being confident that Zoe was there.Adam thought deeply for a moment and then went to Rory's room."Rory, I'm planning to go to Richworth," he said.Adam felt the need to investigate Zoe's situation regarding Kyle's pursuit personally.Rory was busy with some paperwork. Without looking up, he replied, "Go ahead, but make sure to bring Zoe back to me, no matter what."Adam hesitated for a moment. He had wanted to ask what to do if Zoe did not want to return. However, he realized the question was meaningless. Rory would not allow Zoe to betray him, and whether she wanted to return was not Zoe's decision."Alright, I'll book a flight for tomorrow," Adam said. "I'll try to wrap things up quickly and head back. You can call me anytime if you need anything
"Little Lemon." Mable gently caressed Lemon's face, tears streaming uncontrollably."Astrid," Jeremiah handed a tissue to Mable, trying to console her. "Medical science is advanced nowadays. Little Lemon will be fine."Mable took a deep breath, controlling her tears. She could not afford to lose her composure now. She turned to the nurse and asked, "Nurse, which test results are available for me to see?""Here’s the available results." The nurse handed Mable the test result sheet.Mable carefully examined it. The blood routine was normal, and liver function, electrocardiogram, and other tests were fine. Later in the afternoon, the results of the other two tests for Lemon also came back, and there were no abnormalities.This puzzled Mable even more. It did not seem like an illness but more like poisoning. The idea sent a shiver down her spine. ‘Could Little Lemon have been poisoned?’Mable quickly grabbed her phone and called Rory. He was well-versed in toxicology. If Lemon had be
Rory's medicine worked. After Mable fed Lemon the medicine, her fever subsided in less than half an hour.Rory looked at Mable and said, "Although I can confirm that Little Lemon's symptoms are due to poisoning, I still need more time to determine the exact toxin. I'll get back to you as soon as possible, probably tomorrow night."Mable nodded gratefully and said, "Rory, thank you."Rory gazed at Mable. A complex emotion flickered briefly in his eyes before he replied, "I should get going now. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me."Mable nodded again and then remembered something. "Where’s Adam?"Adam, who usually stuck to Rory like glue, was conspicuously absent today."He's attending to some matters I assigned to him. He won't be around for a while," Rory explained.Mable accepted the explanation without further questions.Upon learning that Lemon's condition was due to poisoning, Jeremiah returned to the villa that night and instructed his people to investigate Le
"If anything happens to Little Lemon, I'll never forgive myself," Mable said, worry etched on her face.Tracey hugged Mable. “Mabes, don’t blame it on yourself. Little Lemon will be alright.”Mable nodded, wishing that Rory could find out about the poison as soon as possible.Tracey stayed with Mable in the hospital all night to care for Lemon.While caring for Lemon, she used the bathroom as an excuse to contact and update Blair about the situation.It was morning in Richworth, and she thought he might be busy working.When Blair’s phone was not picked up for a while, Tracey decided to call Amos.“Hello, Amos. Is my brother beside you? I called him, but he did not pick up,” said Tracey.Amos replied, “Master Blair is discussing an important matter with his client. I guess he muted his phone. Anything I can help with?”“I have an important matter to discuss with him. Ask him to ping me when he’s done.” Tracey said.“I will.”…At Richworth.Blair and Thandi's negotiations
Amos booked a flight to Italee that same afternoon. Blair did not waste any time either; he finished his work and headed straight to the airport. On the way to the airport, he quickly called Spike, not wanting him to worry. Blair did not mention Lemon's poisoning, just telling him he had some business to attend to and asking him and Nicki to behave while he was away.Spike replied, "Dad, don't worry. I'll take care of Nicki. You should take care of yourself, too. After you're done, you must return to Italee to see Mommy."Blair listened to his son's words and felt warmth in his heart. "Alright, Dad will take good care of himself."After hanging up the phone, Blair looked out the car window at the receding scenery, his heart heavy with worry. He hoped Lemon would be alright.When they arrived at the airport, Blair saw a familiar face in the crowd. However, with the airport bustling with people, the person disappeared instantly.Amos noticed Blair suddenly stopping in his tracks