Bring back from half death

"Sarmiento, did Aura give you an update?" she asked her bodyguard, masking the unease in her face and heart.

"Sorry, Miss. She said there is really nothing even after she hacked all the CCTVs around and in between the possible routes from his home to the basketball court." The man also shook his head and stared at his boss, worry evident from his eyes. "Miss, I'm not sure if he's just unluckily victimized. However, the perpetrator's means are so clever and efficient that even I who came from the military was awed."

No more elaboration was needed. Irene understood that he was advising her not to involve herself with the guy anymore.

"I know what I'm doing, don't worry." The girl gave the other a small smile, then stood up from the monobloc chair.

It was because a doctor still in his green operational gown, walked in so Irene got up from her seat and greeted him.

"How is he, Doc?"

"He's now at least brought back from half-death," replied the slightly haggard-faced man. "However, his sta