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Stephen was so nervous he barely managed a sentence. "W-What are you… doing in my house?""Give me your phone." Isaac held out his hand, but Stephen promptly held on tighter to it, even as fear showed in his eyes. Isaac gave one of his goons a look then. "Take it."The man walked up and quickly wrestled the phone out from Stephen's grasp, then handed it to Isaac. "Sir."The instant Isaac took it, he called out, "Irene."He had no idea who it was on the other end, but he determined that it might be Irene because of Stephen's words and his panicked reaction.However, Irene had heard Isaac coming and quickly passed her phone to Jeff Cartman, who sharply answered, "What? Who's Irene?"Isaac's brow creased when he heard that it was a man. Did he get it wrong?If that was the case, why was Stephen panicking so much when he saw him?Hanging up, he kept his eyes on Stephen and asked sharply, "Tell me. Where's Irene now?"Stephen feigned composure as he answered, "She's dead.""It w
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Isaac's thoughts were interrupted by the sudden commotion. "Stop!" It was one of the asylum patients, but the doctors and staff managed to subdue him soon enough.After that, Isaac left to interrogate the personnel who assisted Stephen when he operated on Irene.Although Stephen himself was being obstinate, it might not be the case for his collaborators.Moreover, profit was everything, and Isaac doubted that they would sacrifice that to hide Stephen's secret.James soon led him to the room where all the doctors who assisted in Irene's surgery were gathered.Isaac did not threaten them immediately, but instead threw them a tempting bait. "I heard that the highest ranked among you is an attending physician at Melville Hospital. However, if anyone tells me where Irene Spencer is, you'll be an attending physician at Central Hospital."The status of attending physicians varied between hospitals, and being an attending physician at Central Hospital was no different from department
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Robin should be brimming with confidence if she really knew where Irene Spencer was. So, why was she panicking? Even if Isaac could never calm down when it comes to Irene, he was not stupid and his mind still worked just fine.Keeping his face straight, he said, "Show me proof that you know where she is and I'll release him."And that naturally left Robin flustered.She prepared nothing at all, and she had no idea why Isaac was willing to believe her.Moreover, evidence? She did not even know if Irene was actually alive!"Like I said, let Ian go and I'll tell you where she is," Robin said, a little too impatient just then. "You'll never find her if you refuse."Even James was laughing at her folly and ignorance at that point. Isaac was just not letting any chance slip by to find Irene—he would not be here otherwise.And since she was feeling guilty in the first place, James's laugh only unsettled her further.She was trembling so much she could not even hide the panic on
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Robin knew that she would never rescue Ian so easily, and therefore sought Henry Jefferson's help before he arrived.After all, Henry was Isaac Jefferson's grandfather, and always would be.No matter how cold or hostile Isaac was toward his own family now, Robin was convinced that he would show no such sentiment toward his own grandfather. She was sure that if Henry showed up, they would be able to take Ian back.And yet…Isaac's expression was calm as a placid lake when he saw Henry, and he was unmoved at all.On the other hand, Henry was leaning against his cane.His health had deteriorated considerably and there was no hiding it, despite the meticulous care of his team of doctors. Right now, he was just a candle in the wind."Isaac."Even so, he was deferring to Isaac now, and he did not speak like an elder at all.He was just another family member, begging for forgiveness.He certainly regretted making the mistake of changing sides, instead of appealing to Isaac with
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Moneypenny's voice was very soft as he whispered to Henry, and he was sliding peeks at Robin as she remained on the ground. "Sir, you're just upset because Master Ian is one of your grandsons, but he did murder Irene Spencer." In other words, he was saying that Isaac would never forgive Ian, and now, they had no leverage or ability to fight Isaac. "But as long as he leaves a seed, he's not gone forever," Moneypenny finished. Henry quickly understood what he meant. Turning to look at Robin and thinking about it briefly, he soon said, "Well, that's an idea."To assure him further, Moneypenny added, "Master Greg's line will not be snuffed so soon, anyway. Even if something were to happen to Master Ian, his father still lives—he's lost the function of his legs, but that doesn't mean he's lost all functions below the waist."Henry's wrinkled eyelids twitched. "Sly old fox.""Well, is there a reason it wouldn't work?" Moneypenny asked as he helped him stand.Henry considered it
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Dr. Wells, the chief of the hospital, was telling Dr. Pitt, "The orders from above are that our research is not to be revealed to Zidonia. Yes, our new Zidonian shareholder had made us agree to take part in their forum at all, and it was out of our hands, but our country's efforts should be kept here. Would we still have an edge over them if we announce our findings there?"Dr. Pitt was sharp enough to tell that it was not just the hospital wanting to keep things under wraps—there was more at stake than what she could see.Meanwhile, Dr. Wells was still ranting in frustration about how things had been mishandled. "Also, Dr. Tanner may have contributed greatly, and it's almost beyond question that she should be sent as a representative, but did you forget that she's Zidonian? Where do you think her loyalties lie? I'm sure you know, so why choose her? You should have hidden it from her in the first place! You're basically asking for it!""I just thought that she is the right person,"
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Isaac's tone was sharp and ironic. "You? What else do you have left?"Stephen was left stumped right then.Certainly, all the honors and accomplishments he accrued over his career were gone, and he was slapped with the disgrace of causing a death by negligence before his retirement. But Isaac was the reason for all that!As such, Stephen stubbornly snarled, "Fine. Do whatever you want to me and my family. I can't tell you a thing anyway, because I know nothing.""You don't give up, do you?"Isaac beckoned for someone to bring a chair which he sat on and crossed his legs casually, appearing lofty and indomitable. "James, bring his family here."Stephen panicked right then—he was fine with whatever they would throw his way, but he did not want his family involved. "I would have told you if I knew, but I don't. What am I supposed to tell you?!""The doctors who helped you with Irene's surgery have already confessed that she's alive, and you switched a burned body with hers," Isaa
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Stephen was laughing, having gained the upper hand. "Oh, calm down—you may have the looks, but your temper is so foul that even the ladies run away from you. Why don't you try to change that instead?"Isaac sprang from his chair, appearing so furious that he could kick Stephen right then, and James had to quickly stop him."He's just playing you, sir. Calm down.""If you say so—but you will have your answer when you see her," Stephen said confidently.James shot him an icy look. "Quit yapping and give us an address, or else!"More or less content just then, Stephen finally said, "She will be returning to the country for a forum."Both Isaac and James thought of the same thing at the same time. Mead Clinic's annual forums were usually held within Minerva or neighboring countries, and they only moved it to Zidonia this year. "Is she working at Mead Clinic?" James asked.Isaac had the same question in mind.Stephen nodded. "Yes." James was shocked—they had been in Minerva, a
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