Lliam drove off as soon as Luca got into the car.Luke had called Tina, so she knew what she had to do. As such, when the car arrived, she was already waiting by the side of the road.Lliam got out of the car and looked at Tina with a smile on his face. "Ms. Tina, there was some traffic on the road. Sorry that Iโm a little late.""It's okay, let's go to the airport," Tina said. After Lliam opened the car door, she got into the car and smiled at Luca. "Dr. Craw, Iโm glad we have a chance to work together again.""Yeah." Luca smiled and waited for Lliam to drive off before she said, "Tina, I'm not familiar with entertaining business partners. I'll have to trouble you to help me out later...""Dr. Craw, you don't have to be so nervous. Although the other party is like a god to T Corporation, theyโre just ordinary people. Mr. Crawford said that Mr. Marcos isnโt here specifically for a site visit. Heโs on vacation. He reached out to Mr. Crawford, but he didnโt expect that Mr. Crawford
"If there's anything on your mind that you can't figure out, you can talk to him directly," Luca added. She could not make decisions for Amur.She believed it was better to have Tina face Amur directly than to involve her, the middleman.Tina understood what she meant and nodded.The atmosphere in the car was quiet, and Luca noticed that Tina seemed a little sad. She did not say anything else.After they arrived at the airport, Tina picked up her phone to check the flight that Marcos was on. He was about to land in about half an hour.The three rushed to the airport in a hurry. After they asked the staff, they waited at the designated exit point.The weather in A City was still a little cold. Tina could not help but shiver.Luca said, "Tina, why don't you go back to the car to warm yourself up? You can come back later.""There might be some delays. If Mr. Marcos comes out and Iโm in the car, it wonโt look good for the company." Tina shook her head. She was confused at how calm
Marcos had no problem with her arrangement. He nodded and said, "Yes."Tina nodded and confirmed the itinerary with Lliam.Luca opened the mini bar in the car and asked Marcos, "Mr. Marcos, would you like something to drink?""No, thank you." Marcos shook his head and looked at her with his deep-set eyes.Luca felt Marcos' gaze, but she did not feel uncomfortable when he looked at her. She did not react to it and instead asked the assistant who was with him, "Andy, would you like something to drink?""No, thank you for your hospitality," Andy said politely.Luca closed the door of the mini bar.Marcos asked, "Ms. Craw, do you mind if I ask a question?""Go for it." Luca sat upright, looked at Marcos, and nodded politely. She knew that Marcos would not ask hard questions, so she felt casual about it. "Has everything been alright after you returned to A City?" Marcos' slender legs were crossed. He was taller than the average person. The spacious car space was slightly cramped w
Luca knew that Matysh would not be easy to deal with.He had a strong family backing him. Even if Marcos could help, Matysh did not take Marcos seriously.While Luca reassured Tina, she got a headache thinking about Matysh.She could not even imagine what she would have to face if Matysh was working with Abel.Maybe Abel would send her off to MatyshโฆHowever, she was confident that Matysh would not know her connection to the Island of Despair. Even so, anything was possible...Luca lowered her gaze. When she thought of that, she made up her mind to quickly research the antidote and get rid of Abel's control.In the suite.Andy walked up to Marcos and respectfully said, "Boss, Mr. Matysh seems to have plans to visit A City. He has already booked a flight ticket for three days later.""Three days?" Marcos frowned. He knew that Matysh must have taken action recently, so he came here one step ahead of him.However, he did not expect that Matysh would act so quickly. โDid he make
Andy took a few banknotes out of his pocket and handed them to them as their tips. He did not exchange currency when he came here. Hence, he could only give them Russian rubles. However, the hotel was an international hotel. The hotel waiter would not be surprised to see different kinds of currency. He left the suite after receiving the tips. Marcos looked at the dishes served on the table. They were delicate and sumptuous. It was as expected from the local delicacies. He said, โLooks good.โAndy nodded and replied, โThe food is delicate, indeed. But if youโd like to eat more, these wouldnโt be enough.โAndy took the food poison detection kit out of the bag he brought along with him here.The kit was used to detect the safety of the food. It was because of Marcosโ special identity. As his assistant, Andy would prepare it just in case someone was trying to harm Marcos. Marcos patiently waited for Andy to finish testing the food. After making sure the food was safe to consume, M
After Luca and Tina accompanied Marcos to another place, Luca asked, โMr. Marcos, may I ask you a question?โโYes. Go ahead and ask,โ replied Marcos.โYouโve been asking Andy to leave you alone every time you arrive at a certain place. Are you looking for something?โ Luca asked. Marcos was not planning to tell Luca about his family affairs. After all, if the elders in his family found out that his mother might be alive, his mother would probably be in danger. "I'm looking for my memories. It's a pity that these places have changed so much. Theyโre so much different from how they used to be," Marcos deliberately spoke in a regretful tone. Tina nodded while holding a cup of warm coffee in her hands. โMr. Marcos, the places weโve been to for the past two days are different from how they used to be. And I heard the older generation say that many places were reconstructed 20 years ago. In fact, theyโve been reconstructed many times so far. The old buildings were demolished, just li
Marcos looked at the yard in front of him. He had no idea if this was the farmhouse restaurant that her mother had told him about before.โIโm looking forward to it after all those things youโve told me,โ said Marcos.โLetโs go in. Iโve reserved a private room. It wonโt be too noisy,โ replied Tina. She pushed the door open and invited them.Marcos said gentlemanly, โLadies first.โ Luca did not delay any longer and stepped into the restaurant first. Andy was holding the door, signaling Tina to enter the restaurant first. Tina knew they were gentlemen, so she did not say a word and followed behind Luca. After the two ladies entered the restaurant, Marcos stepped into the restaurant.Tina was close with the owner of the restaurant here. That was why she was able to reserve a private room at the last minute. The female owner came up and led the way when she saw Tina. She brought the four of them to the private room. The private room was nicely decorated. There were barely any gre
At last, Luca checked Tommyโs homework. Tommy got it all correct too. After she signed the exercise books, the kids put their books back into their bags. After Tommy kept his book in his bag, he could not help but ask, โMs. Luca, youโve been coming home late for the past two days. Did Daddy give you too much work?โLuca smiled and shook her head. She picked up a strawberry with a toothpick, handed it to him, and said, โI can get off work on time tomorrow.โ โThatโs great.โ Tommy opened his mouth and took a bite of the strawberry.Luca had been coming home late for the past few days as she needed to entertain Marcos. Hence, Aunt Neile had been looking after the kids lately. However, it was not totally because of Marcos. After Marcos ate his dinner, he would let Luca and Tina go back. After all, there were no scenic spots to be seen at night. Marcos did not enjoy nightlife entertainment either. However, Luca would return to T Corporation to check the experiment data after leavin
โAs long as he stays out of your sight, I wonโt make a move,โ said Ray.If Gordan were not one of Lukeโs pals, he would have been long gone.Anyone who dared to mess with someone Ray cherished would not be let off easily. The only reason Gordan was still breathing was thanks to Luke.โAlright, Ray. Just let it go. Iโve moved on and started a new life. Plus, Iโm studying at Capital University. We have mutual friends, so running into him is inevitable. If that happens, weโll just be strangers. Thereโs no need to step in for me or act impulsively.โ Just as Vivian finished speaking, the doorbell rang.โIs it the clothes delivery?โ asked Ray.โNo, while you were talking with Mr. Crawford, I asked someone to buy some medicinal cream. The ones here work better than the ones in Russia. A little massage with it should help you heal faster,โ Vivian said, grabbing a mask and hat before heading to the door.โMiss, is the boss alright?โ asked one of Rayโs subordinates.โHeโs fine. Did you ge
When Ray heard that there was a 90% chance of success, he could not help but ask, โCan you walk me through your plan?โโThe prison where Kassy is being held actually has an underground passage. Iโve already spoken with the prison officials, and we can use that passage to transport her out. It connects to the sewage system, which leads directly to another detention facility. "The only catch is that this facilityโs underground pipes donโt connect to the outside world, so the remaining 10% risk lies in moving Kassy onto the main road and securing her at the new location.โThis whole operation can be done without anyone noticing, which is why Iโm confident itโll work.โ As Luke explained, he pulled out a detailed map of the sewer system. โHereโs the layout I had someone retrieve. This is the starting point, and this is the destination. If we take this route, we can move Kassy without alerting Abelโs people.โAbelโs men were keeping a constant watch outside the prison now. That was prec
Luke had no idea what kind of mindset the person who poisoned Vivian had. However, he found Gordanโs current behavior quite intriguing.โLuke, whatโs with that look?โ Gordan felt uneasy under his gaze.โYou seem pretty concerned about Vivian,โ Luke leaned back on the couch and said thoughtfully.Gordan froze for a moment before laughing it off. โWhat? No way! Why would I care about her? Come on, Luke, donโt say stuff like that. If she hears it, she might start getting ideas.โLuke could not be bothered to expose his act and got straight to the point. โWhy are you here?โโSpeaking of that, I almost got sidetracked by that woman.โ Gordan quickly pulled out his phone, grimacing. โMan, Ray really didnโt hold back. I need to get some treatment for these bruises later.โLuke took the phone and tried to unlock it. It needed a passcode. He handed it back. โUnlock it.โโAll set, boss.โ Gordan unlocked the phone and went back to pressing an ice pack against his face.Luke scanned the scr
It was the sound of a body slamming onto the ground.Gordanโs furious curses rang out. โDamn it! You're really going all out, huh? Do you think I'm scared of you?โAnother loud thud followed.Vivian frowned. What the hell were they doing? Were they really going to fight until one of them won?Both of them were skilled fighters. If they kept this up, neither would walk away unscathed.โEnough!โ shouted Vivian.The two men locked in the fight froze for a moment.โVivian, stay out of this. Iโm beating him to a pulp today,โ growled Ray, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He was not in great shape, but neither was Gordan.โRay, I donโt want to see him,โ said Vivian. She did not want Ray fighting him. It was not to protect Gordan but because she did not want Ray getting hurt.Also, she definitely did not want Gordan to see her like this. She could already picture his smug face, his sarcastic remarks and his gloating.โFine. If you donโt want to see him, Iโll just beat
After returning to the hotel from the hospital, Vivian felt much better.To her, the fact that Ray had taken her to the hospital meant there was hope for the future, which lifted her spirits. She picked up an apple from the fruit platter the hotel had provided and took a bite.โRay, this apple is really good. Want to try one?โ asked Vivian.Ray shook his head. โYou go ahead. By the way, can I take a look at the luggage you brought from Russia?โVivian nodded. โI only hung up my clothes. Everything else is still in the suitcase. You can just take the things out.โRay walked into the bedroom, pulled out her suitcase, and opened it. Inside were just books and a few other small items, nothing unusual.โYou didn't bring any food with you?โ asked Ray.โI havenโt really been in the mood, but the food here is way better than Russian food, so I didn't feel the need to bring anything.โ Vivianโs tone was lighthearted now that she was in a better mood.โThat's true.โ Ray agreed, then asked
Ray's tone turned serious. โAlright, I'll make the arrangements immediately. Dr. Craw, once the toxicology report is out, weโll still need your help.โโFor toxicology cases like this, I recommend combining both modern medicine and traditional herbal medicine. Donโt worry, if I can help, I definitely will,โ Luca assured him.โAlright, thank you.โ Ray expressed his gratitude and ended the call before updating Luke on the situation.Luke reassured him, saying, โIf Vivian was really poisoned, donโt worry. Previously, Luca discovered that her biological mother had been poisoned with a slow-acting toxin. She prescribed herbal medicine and used purely traditional herbal medicine to detoxify her. It didnโt take long for all the toxins to be expelled, and her health fully recovered. So, rest assured. If itโs something she can fix, sheโll do everything she can.โBesides, once we identify the exact problem, the doctors will be able to step in and help, right?โโYes. Thank you both in advance
Gerald walked over. โMs. Sanchez, what's wrong?โHe was eager to get back upstairs and stash his cigarettes before someone noticed and took them.Hera yanked open his bag, glanced at the cigarette brand, and scoffed. โI thought it was some expensive brand. But it's just this? And youโre acting all deferential to her over this?โGerald was rendered speechless. โI knew Ms. Craw was going out, so I asked her to bring these back for me. This is the brand Iโm used to. Maybe itโs not expensive to you, but for me, itโs what I can afford.โRealizing she had misspoken, Hera felt a bit awkward. She quickly changed the topic. โStill, is a pack of cigarettes really worth you being so grateful to Luca? How much could it have cost?โโItโs not about the money,โ replied Gerald. โIt's just a nice surprise. I never expected to get anything out of helping Ms. Craw, and this kind of unexpected gift has nothing to do with the price. Besides, I'm not being overly grateful. I'm just happy.โHe was ba
Lucaโs lips were already swollen and flushed from Luke's kisses.That deep shade of red, reflected in Lukeโs eyes, was utterly captivating. It tugged at his nerves, stirring an uncontrollable desire within him.At that moment, he had only one thought, and it was to completely lose himself in her.โฆThe two of them stepped out of the bedroom.Vivian quickly turned her back and greeted Luke when he saw him coming out, โHello, Mr. Crawford.โโVivian, donโt worry. Everything will get better,โ replied Luke.Vivian simply hummed in response.Ray gave them a grateful nod as Luke took Lucaโs hand and led her away.It was only after hearing the door close that Vivian finally turned back around.Ray glanced at her and said, โVivian, theyโre your friends. You donโt have to act this way around them. They wonโt judge you.โโI know they wonโtโฆโ Vivian let out a soft sigh. โI just feel like I look terrifying right now. I didnโt want to scare them, so I avoided facing them directly. But itโ
โI once treated someone who had been slowly poisoned over a long period of time. Their pulse was similar to Vivianโs. Given that your family has good genetics, yet Vivian is different from the rest of you, and her skin improved after leaving her original environment, all of this confirms my suspicion.โCould it be that someone in your family has been poisoning Vivian? That would explain why her skin ended up like this.โโIf she really has been poisoned, then would staying away from that environment or identifying the person responsible help her get better?โ asked Ray.Luca shook her head.โThe poison Iโve encountered before was a slow-acting toxin that kept the victimโs skin dark. I donโt know exactly what it was, but long-term exposure to any poison has an effect on the body. It's just a suspicion now. I need to consult someone I know. And honestly, I canโt be sure whatโs really causing Vivianโs condition.โIs her skin deteriorating so quickly because she was poisoned once more a