It was the same question again, and Gale withdrew his gaze. He continued to study the floor plan sent by Luke to compare it to the photos of the surroundings. “We still need to do more research on this.”“You really didn’t hear anything in the hotel?” Rain asked again.Gale shook his head. “I couldn’t hear what they were saying. Their voices weren’t very loud either.”As Luca walked away, Rain lowered her gaze. “Then, we have to continue researching.”…It was nightfall.After Luca had collected the photos of the surrounding environment, she returned to the hotel and sat there the entire time.Wolf and Klein were not talkative people. They just fidgeted with what was in their hand. Meanwhile, Eira had been staring at Luca so intensely she almost burned a hole through her head.Luca did not care about her malicious gaze.She could understand her behavior.If anyone were to hurt Luke, she reckoned that she would be much more ruthless than Eira.What surprised her even more was
Eira followed Klein out.“Put your hand in mine.” Klein looked at Eira and thought that despite her bad temper, she still had a decent figure.Although her looks were subpar compared to the woman who just walked out, they were good enough to just kill time with.“What for?” Eira glared at him. She would gouge his eyes out if he dared to take advantage of her.“We’re supposed to act like a couple. Do you think we look like a couple right now?” Klein gestured at the both of them with an innocent look on his face.Eira gave him a warning look. “If you dare make a move on me, I won’t it slide.”“I’ve been with plenty of women, and you’re not even up to my standards,” Klein said mockingly. Eira was indeed not his cup of tea, but as a tool to pass time, she was not bad.Eira rolled her eyes as she considered herself not bad-looking.The two walked out intimately while pretending to be a couple.When she saw that there was no one on the streets, she stopped in her tracks.Klein look
Eira, who rarely carried out such missions, frowned and said impatiently, “Since there’s no one here, can’t we just rush into the evidence room and grab what the boss wants?”“Can’t you see the surveillance cameras? Do you have a death wish?” Klein looked back at her and wondered why the boss would send such an airhead to come with them on the mission.She was going to drag them down!Eira was startled. She did not expect the man who agreed to cooperate with her to be so mean now.She did not dare speak to speak anymore as she was inexperienced in this area.While they were talking, Luca was busy brainstorming. She soon came up with an idea. “Where are the changing rooms in the police station?” Luca brought it up to the others.Her words brought Wolf to his senses.If they could not find anyone to swap clothes with, there were still plenty of uniforms in the police station’s changing rooms for them to change into.“I remember. Follow me.” Wolf remembered the floor plan of this
“I know.” Luca noticed Eira and Klein exchanging looks with each other.They must have planned something. Moreover, Eira hated her. Hence, Luca guessed that this plan had something to do with her.It was just that Wolf’s arrangement had prevented them from carrying out the plan.Wolf nodded and looked at Klein. “Let’s go.”“Okay.” Klein carried two bags and left with Wolf.Eira stared viciously at Luca while clenching both her fists.Luca glanced at the two who left, then looked at Eira in front of her. “What? Wanna fight?”Eira wanted to, but before Wolf had gone far, he warned her once again. “Eira, don’t stir up any trouble. Think about Jake.”“Hmph.” Eira turned around and left.Luca followed behind her as the four of them left the building.Gale sat in the RV and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Luca walk out. They got what they wanted without getting into danger.“She’s out. Inform Boss to reassure him,” he said.“Okay.” Rain picked up the phone and sent a message
“There’s no need to cook tonight. We have to attend M Group’s dinner party,” Luke reminded her as he sat down and picked up a knife and a fork.If the signing was successful, there would definitely be a dinner party to attend.Luca was startled for a moment before she nodded. “Alright.”As for dinner parties, Jason was already used to them. Not much needed to be said,The three of them had breakfast in silence.After the news had finished reporting the theft of the police station’s evidence room, they started reporting the signing ceremony held on that day between M Group and T Corporation.The economic experts on the news analyzed the economic development and benefits that the signing between the two companies would bring. Luca silently listened while spreading peanut butter on her bread.The signing between both companies was a good thing.It would promote economic cooperation between the two countries as well as economic development, which would improve the living standards
Percy was getting frustrated from talking to Pierre. However, he was different from Pierre. He was sensible in all circumstances, even when he was provoked and raged."Stun him, tie him up, and bring him into the room," he said.The bodyguard who just walked in did not know what was going on. He said quickly, "Boss, is that the best idea?""Tie him up!" Percy did not have the patience to deal with Pierre.The bodyguards glanced at Pierre. Two of them gathered around him and said apologetically, "Don’t mind us, Young Master Pierre."Pierre looked at the approaching bodyguards and stepped on the chair angrily. "Percy, fight me if you’re a man! How can you call yourself a man when you’re getting two bodyguards to handle me?""You can't even fight against two of them. Do you think you're all that?" Percy said with a stern expression. "Pierre, I’ve been letting you off easily for so many years because you’re my brother. I have bailed you out so many times, but you chose to put all tha
“Don’t make fun of me. You don’t look like you’ve been eating well since I’ve been gone.” Percy looked at her frail face with pity."Mrs. Euphegenia told you?" Nina stuck out her tongue. Mrs. Euphegenia was the maid hired by Percy to take care of their day-to-day life in the villa. Her appetite had truly worsened since he left.It was mainly because she missed him...Before she acknowledged her feelings for him, she never thought that there would be a day when she would lose her appetite because she missed him so much."Mrs. Euphegenia didn't tell me anything. I can see that your face has gotten thinner." Percy felt that if the situation dragged on, Nina would get thinner and all his previous efforts would be in vain."Is it that obvious?" Nina touched her face. If he had not mentioned it, she would not have noticed anything. After he brought it up, she realized that whenever she lost weight, it would start from the face."Eat well and wait for me to come back," Percy said."O
Another employee echoed, "I’ve done my research. The manors here were built in the last century. They’re European-style and extremely luxurious.""Really?""Really. Mr. Marcos' family is one of the largest families in Russia. They have a mountain of wealth and long family history," Mr. Zac echoed.They were delighted to be able to attend a dinner at his manor.Luca stood there silently and did not participate in their discussion.After Luke finished giving instructions to Jason, he walked over.Everyone stopped talking and looked at Luke cheerfully."Let’s go back to the hotel. Mr. Doyle will sort everything out," Luke said. The hotel car was already waiting at the entrance of M Group.The employees nodded, and they left together.After they walked out, they found that the reporters were still waiting at the entrance.When the reporters saw Luke, they prepared the microphones and wanted to interview him.M Group's security guards approached the reporters, and Luke did not bo
“No.” Shanks’ tone was cold and firm with no trace of hesitation.Abel still looked doubtful.Shanks added, “Would you like to see her medical report?”Abel was startled for a moment. How did Shanks know he had been thinking about that report?Now that Shanks brought it up, the idea lost its appeal.Abel shook his head. “Even if you showed it to me, I wouldn’t understand it. Shanks, Kassy’s life is in your hands. If you can give her a second chance, I’ll provide as much research funding as you need."Shanks remained silent. He could save Kassy. In fact, his research had always been for Kassy.However, he did not expect Abel to be so ruthless as to insist on using a living person as a donor for Kassy. That was something he could not accept.Kassy’s condition could be treated with organs from a brain-dead patient. Why destroy a perfectly healthy life?Shanks was not acting out of mercy. He simply refused to go against his medical ethics.He was not someone who had to save lives
“You don’t need to remind me. I was going to check anyway.” Abel shot Luca a chilling look.She took a step back and stayed silent.Abel turned to the pale-faced Hera and said, “If you’ve got low blood sugar, get up and eat something.”“I’ll eat now,” Hera replied, sitting up.Luca handed her the takeout.Abel glanced at the food and then frowned at Luca. “Why didn’t you make breakfast this morning?”“I was busy,” Luca explained with a calm indifference, her expression unwavering. She showed no fear, even under Abel’s questioning.Hera suddenly found herself admiring Luca. Everyone feared this man, yet Luca remained composed even when facing potential punishment. Not just anyone could pull that off.At the thought of this, Hera opened the takeout and kept quiet.Abel narrowed his eyes, glancing between Hera and Luca. His gaze was not exactly gentle as he muttered, “Stop eating this junk. It’s bad for you.”“I know, babe. Just this once. After this, I’ll have what Luca cooks f
Hera panicked the moment she heard that. “I trust her!”Luca and Shanks were both watching her.Hera repeated herself, saying, “I trust her, okay? What kind of treatment does she need? I’ll cooperate with anything. But what about Abel…”“I’ll tell him it’s just to help improve your overall health,” replied Shanks. Then, he turned around, opened the medicine cabinet, and started preparing the prescription.Hera let out a sigh of relief. As long as Abel did not find out about her health condition, that was all that mattered.If he knew she was unwell, he would send her back to A City. Without free medical help and no way to make extra money, she would be in serious trouble.“Thank you,” said Hera.“Wait outside,” instructed Shanks.“Okay.” Hera carefully stepped out.Luca, however, remained where she was, waiting.While preparing the medicine, Shanks asked, “Do you know which acupoints to target for her?”“Yes,” Luca replied confidently. As long as she checked Hera’s pulse, sh
“There are a lot of issues.” Luca did not hide anything and handed Hera the phone.Hera looked at it and frowned.“I can't understand any of this.” Hera felt dizzy just looking at the text, let alone the long list of medical terms. It was giving her a headache.“Look at these summaries and indicators. Compare the values on top with the normal values at the bottom, and you'll see what I mean,” explained Luca.Hera did not trust her. Therefore, Luca decided to let her see for herself. Seeing it with her own eyes would prevent any doubts later.Luca pointed out how to read the test results, and after a moment, Hera managed to understand the report. Her face turned pale. “How can there be so many problems?”She looked at Luca and questioned, “Did you fake this?”“I don’t have the power to make the medical center fake anything. Besides, the report has the medical center’s official stamp. If you don’t believe me, you can go directly to the medical center and ask for the official cop
“I heard from the boss that he's coming because of Vivian.” Gale paused for a moment before adding, “But never mind, you don't seem interested in her affairs anyway. I'm just letting you know he's on his way.”Gordan frowned. Ray was coming for Vivian?What could that ugly woman possibly need?“What do you mean by that?” asked Gordan.Gale smirked. “If you and Ray meet, that’s bound to end in a fight. And since you can't win against him, you might want to mentally prepare yourself, or better yet, find somewhere else to stay. It’d be safer that way.”Gordan's expression darkened. “If you have nothing nice to say, just zip it.”Gale grinned, clearly pleased with himself like he had just hit a sore spot.Gordan exhaled sharply. “Of all times, why is he coming to A City now? He’s just making things worse.”“It can't be helped. Vivian's situation is urgent.” Gale covered his mouth mockingly after he said that. “Oh, right. I forgot you don’t like hearing about her.”Ray wanted to br
Luke sat in the villa, staring at Luca’s message.He was worried.For a moment, he considered calling her, but then he remembered that there were surveillance cameras everywhere on her side. He dismissed the idea immediately.Her safety came first.Luke reminded her: [Take care of yourself. Don’t worry, I’ll handle everything. Just focus on keeping yourself safe.] The worry in his heart refused to subside, but at this moment, there was no better solution.“Boss, you’re worried about your wife, huh? If you really can’t stand it, we can sneak you in again during the next shift change, just like last time,” said Gale.It had been his idea last time.Now, the real Lucius was still locked up in the basement of the villa.It had been nearly a month. Luke had forced him to take the antidote Luca had recreated. The man was still alive, proving the antidote worked perfectly.“That plan is too risky.” Luke put his phone away. His gaze was dark and thoughtful.“Risky, sure. But at lea
Luca had not expected Abel and Shanks’ relationship to be like this.It seemed Abel still did not trust Shanks.Shanks continued, “Abel isn’t someone who trusts people easily. He doesn’t trust anyone. You think he’s devoted to Kassy now, right? That’s just his obsession. He's allowing Kassy to receive my treatment, but if it were him… No matter if he were blind or crippled, his safety would always come first. If he were seriously injured, maybe he’d accept treatment, but he definitely wouldn’t do it right away.”Luca stayed silent. Shanks really understood Abel well.Abel did not trust anyone—not even Kassy.Calling him paranoid would not be an exaggeration.Luca felt like they were getting off-topic, but she had never seen this side of Shanks before.In her mind, he was always buried in his work at the lab, only leaving for meals and sleep. Other than that, he was practically never outside.The lab was like his home…“Are you troubled by Hera’s situation?” Luca asked directly
Hera was startled by Luca's words.The refusal that had been on the tip of her tongue suddenly got stuck in her throat.“I…” Hera hesitated, feeling conflicted. Leaving Abel might not be such a bad idea. At least she would not have to live in constant fear.She was finally realizing how unpredictable his moods were. At first, she thought it did not matter as she could still look at other men. She just had to ensure there was no physical contact. In reality, even if she so much as glanced at someone, Abel's expression would darken with anger.It was frustrating. Now, the only person she was allowed to look at was Gerald. Still, what was the point of just looking at Gerald?At that thought, she lifted her gaze to Luca.Luca added, “I’ll give you five minutes. If you refuse treatment after that, I’ll take the medicine back to Mr. Shanks and won’t try to convince you again.”Hera's heart tightened. She did not even need five minutes. She had made her decision within 30 seconds.“I’
“If Abel finds out that Hera's body isn't suitable for organ donation to Kassy, what do you think he'll do?” asked Shanks.He already knew the answer, but he still wanted to hear Luca’s thoughts.“He has invested a lot of time and money in Hera. If he gets nothing out of it, he won’t let her off easily,” Luca said bluntly.Luca and Shanks were on the same page.They did not have a good relationship with Hera, but they had no intention of ruining her either.Hera’s personality was unpleasant, but that was not enough for them to hate her so much that they wanted to see her suffer.“What methods do you think he’ll use?” Shanks asked again.Luca was silent for a long moment.Shanks already knew the answer, yet he still wanted her to say it out loud.After thinking it over, she finally said, “There are plenty of ways he could go about it, but no matter what he chooses, Hera’s fate is sealed. She’s as good as dead…”She lowered her gaze, her tone firm and certain.Shanks nodded.