Pierre’s expression remained the same. Even after Jason saw through his nonsense, he did not feel even the slightest bit of guilt. He turned to shout, “How can you believe him? I summoned you guys here as witnesses to prove that the bidding document incident has nothing to do with me. In fact, I’m a victim as well. As police, aren’t you supposed to deal with such things?”The officers did not utter a word.Pierre added, “That guy, Luke, has been going to the Mallory family to give me a hard time. Now that I want to straighten things out with him face to face, he’s nowhere to be seen?”“Boss is still working,” Jason stood aside and said. He thought to himself about how ruthless Pierre’s tactics were and how much of a drama queen he was.“How much longer will he take?” Pierre squinted his eyes with annoyance plastered on his face.However, he did not pose a threat to Jason. A faint but polite smile could still be seen on Jason’s face. “I’m not sure about that either as Mr. Crawford
Luke saw through him, yet he did not say a word.The police officers were here, and there was no way Pierre would admit it. Hence, he went along with Archie and continued to ask questions.Archie shook his head and lowered his gaze out of guilt. “I don’t have the other party’s contact information. I didn’t know that the bidding document was from T Corporation…”Luke did not ask any further. He stood up and said to the police, “Please get to the bottom of this.”“Got it. We know what to do. We’ll take the man back first.” The two police officers stood up at the same time when they heard Luke’s orders. They grabbed Archie to get him to stand up.Compared to Pierre, Luke’s attitude made the police officers feel much more at ease.Archie was taken away and when he left the lounge. He looked back at Pierre with eyes full of pleas for help.Although Pierre had given him some pointers on how to lower the charges as much as possible, T Corporation may still file a lawsuit against him.
After Luca walked into the elevator, she did not close the doors right away.Jason was going to enter later, so she pressed the elevator button and waited for him to come in.“Thank you,” Jason thanked her politely when he saw Luca waiting for him.“You’re welcome. Are you going back to the office, Mr. Doyle?” Luca asked after pressing the elevator button to her floor.“Yes.” Jason nodded and examined Luca. She was calm when facing Pierre earlier, but a noticeable difference in emotion could be seen in her eyes now.“Alright.” Luca helped him press the button to his floor.“Thank you.” After Jason thanked her, he could not help but ask, “Dr. Craw, is there something you want to ask me?”Since there were so many elevators, there was no need for Luca to wait for him.Since she waited for him to enter the same elevator as her, there must be something she wanted to ask. Hence, Jason took the initiative to see what he can help her with.“Yes, Pierre mentioned the police just now. W
“Doesn’t Dr. Craw share that sort of relationship with Mr. Crawford? She’s busy going on dates with Mr. Crawford after work. Why would she attend gatherings with us?” said the researcher.As soon as Rhett heard that they were gossiping about this, he instantly lost interest and walked out of the laboratory.Several researchers were too engrossed in the gossip to notice Rhett’s behavior.“I’ve heard about this, but Dr. Craw seems to be quite nice. She’s not harsh on us and is a very capable person.” Another researcher could not help but speak for Luca.“You’re not wrong, but one’s love life is a different story. I personally think that this isn’t relevant. There’s no issue if both of them love each other, but…”The person speaking paused for a moment and glanced at the door before continuing, “You mustn’t forget that Mr. Crawford has a wife. They’ve been married for many years and even have three children together, so Dr. Craw is…”He did not go on, but everyone understood what he
Matysh’s brows furrowed out of impatience after listening to the driver’s explanation.It was too long-winded and troublesome. How could he get Luca fast with that kind of progress?The driver noticed that he looked upset as he did not say a word. He knew that Matysh’s anger had not calmed down, but there was nothing he could do anyway.The neighborhood in front of him was an A-list neighborhood, and a lot of effort had been put into its security system. They would get caught if they were to break in. He was not that foolish.“Mr. Matysh, let’s go back first. Usually, the woman would not come out again after returning home,” said the driver.Matysh stared at him fiercely. “If you knew that she wouldn’t come out after going in, why didn’t you stop her?”“For the sake of your life and hers. As I’ve said before, if you want to get the woman in one piece, be patient. We need a detailed plan to do so.Luca let out a sigh of relief after driving into the neighborhood.Those people wo
Tommy’s eyes were wide as he tilted his head sideways and stared at her for a long while before mumbling, “It’s cold outside, Ms. Luca. You should dress more warmly before you head to work.” “Alright.” Luca felt warm and fuzzy inside when she saw how her son was concerned about her. The corners of her lips curled into a bright smile as she ruffled his hair. The fear she had felt before this was slowly fading away now that she had been ruminating over this for about an hour. She was no longer in the state she was when she returned.Now, the most important thing to do was find out if her stalker was one of Pierre or Matysh’s men. Luke did not say anything as he observed their interactions. Lanie and Rainie had pulled him aside when he returned and told him how Luca had been acting oddly when she returned.The children and Nina were still present, which made it unsuitable for him to get a better idea of what was happening. Thus, he was in no rush to do so. Aunt Neile brought the
“Did you get a clear look at his face?” Luke asked. Luca might have managed to get a clear look at his face if the car had been close. After all, those who had undergone training at the Island of Despair were no ordinary people. Luca might be a woman, but the people on the Island of Despair would have needed to put in the effort to train Luca. “No. They were close but still distant enough that I could not get a good look. It looks like they’ve received professional training,” Luca said as she shook her head. After confirming that she was indeed being stalked, she slowed down her car to try and get a better look at who was driving the car.However, they were on high alert and had immediately slowed down their car as well when she did so. Thus, the distance between the two cars never changed. That alone was enough for Luca to confirm that they had received professional training. After all, it was extremely difficult to ensure that a certain distance remained between them. At
On the other side of the door. When Luke returned to his bedroom, he immediately sat down and called Percy. “When will you be back?”Since they were friends, he knew that Percy was not in A City at the moment. “I’ve still got a few days' worth of work. What’s up? Miss me?” Percy joked. Luke had a foul expression on his face. Ignoring the jokes, he said unfeelingly, “Come and pick your woman up the minute you’re back.” “What’s wrong? Did Nina spot you doing evil things?” “I’m going to kick Nina out if you continue spouting such nonsense,” Luke said with a gloomy expression on his face. What Percy said reminded him of the questions Nina had asked him this morning. In his opinion, Nina was an ignorant woman whom Percy was pampering. She was bent on doing good for others without assessing her capabilities. Things would only become even more difficult if she were to get involved. After all, she was nothing but a drag to them!“Your beloved woman will never let you do that ev
“As long as he stays out of your sight, I won’t make a move,” said Ray.If Gordan were not one of Luke’s 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.“Alright, Ray. Just let it go. I’ve moved on and started a new life. Plus, I’m studying at Capital University. We have mutual friends, so running into him is inevitable. If that happens, we’ll just be strangers. There’s no need to step in for me or act impulsively.” Just as Vivian finished speaking, the doorbell rang.“Is it the clothes delivery?” asked Ray.“No, 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,” Vivian said, grabbing a mask and hat before heading to the door.“Miss, is the boss alright?” asked one of Ray’s subordinates.“He’s fine. Did you ge
When Ray heard that there was a 90% chance of success, he could not help but ask, “Can you walk me through your plan?”“The prison where Kassy is being held actually has an underground passage. I’ve 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 facility’s underground pipes don’t 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.“This whole operation can be done without anyone noticing, which is why I’m confident it’ll work.” As Luke explained, he pulled out a detailed map of the sewer system. “Here’s 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 Abel’s people.”Abel’s 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 Gordan’s current behavior quite intriguing.“Luke, what’s with that look?” Gordan felt uneasy under his gaze.“You seem pretty concerned about Vivian,” Luke leaned back on the couch and said thoughtfully.Gordan froze for a moment before laughing it off. “What? No way! Why would I care about her? Come on, Luke, don’t say stuff like that. If she hears it, she might start getting ideas.”Luke could not be bothered to expose his act and got straight to the point. “Why are you here?”“Speaking of that, I almost got sidetracked by that woman.” Gordan quickly pulled out his phone, grimacing. “Man, Ray really didn’t hold back. I need to get some treatment for these bruises later.”Luke took the phone and tried to unlock it. It needed a passcode. He handed it back. “Unlock it.”“All set, boss.” 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.Gordan’s furious curses rang out. “Damn it! You're really going all out, huh? Do you think I'm scared of you?”Another 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.“Enough!” shouted Vivian.The two men locked in the fight froze for a moment.“Vivian, stay out of this. I’m beating him to a pulp today,” growled Ray, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He was not in great shape, but neither was Gordan.“Ray, I don’t want to see him,” 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.“Fine. If you don’t want to see him, I’ll 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.“Ray, this apple is really good. Want to try one?” asked Vivian.Ray shook his head. “You go ahead. By the way, can I take a look at the luggage you brought from Russia?”Vivian nodded. “I only hung up my clothes. Everything else is still in the suitcase. You can just take the things out.”Ray walked into the bedroom, pulled out her suitcase, and opened it. Inside were just books and a few other small items, nothing unusual.“You didn't bring any food with you?” asked Ray.“I haven’t 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.” Vivian’s tone was lighthearted now that she was in a better mood.“That's true.” Ray agreed, then asked
Ray's tone turned serious. “Alright, I'll make the arrangements immediately. Dr. Craw, once the toxicology report is out, we’ll still need your help.”“For toxicology cases like this, I recommend combining both modern medicine and traditional herbal medicine. Don’t worry, if I can help, I definitely will,” Luca assured him.“Alright, thank you.” Ray expressed his gratitude and ended the call before updating Luke on the situation.Luke reassured him, saying, “If Vivian was really poisoned, don’t 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 didn’t take long for all the toxins to be expelled, and her health fully recovered. So, rest assured. If it’s something she can fix, she’ll do everything she can.“Besides, once we identify the exact problem, the doctors will be able to step in and help, right?”“Yes. Thank you both in advance
Gerald walked over. “Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?”He 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. “I thought it was some expensive brand. But it's just this? And you’re acting all deferential to her over this?”Gerald was rendered speechless. “I knew Ms. Craw was going out, so I asked her to bring these back for me. This is the brand I’m used to. Maybe it’s not expensive to you, but for me, it’s what I can afford.”Realizing she had misspoken, Hera felt a bit awkward. She quickly changed the topic. “Still, is a pack of cigarettes really worth you being so grateful to Luca? How much could it have cost?”“It’s not about the money,” replied Gerald. “It'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.”He was ba
Luca’s lips were already swollen and flushed from Luke's kisses.That deep shade of red, reflected in Luke’s 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.…The two of them stepped out of the bedroom.Vivian quickly turned her back and greeted Luke when he saw him coming out, “Hello, Mr. Crawford.”“Vivian, don’t worry. Everything will get better,” replied Luke.Vivian simply hummed in response.Ray gave them a grateful nod as Luke took Luca’s 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, “Vivian, they’re your friends. You don’t have to act this way around them. They won’t judge you.”“I know they won’t…” Vivian let out a soft sigh. “I just feel like I look terrifying right now. I didn’t want to scare them, so I avoided facing them directly. But it’
“I once treated someone who had been slowly poisoned over a long period of time. Their pulse was similar to Vivian’s. 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.“Could it be that someone in your family has been poisoning Vivian? That would explain why her skin ended up like this.”“If she really has been poisoned, then would staying away from that environment or identifying the person responsible help her get better?” asked Ray.Luca shook her head.“The poison I’ve encountered before was a slow-acting toxin that kept the victim’s skin dark. I don’t 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 can’t be sure what’s really causing Vivian’s condition.“Is her skin deteriorating so quickly because she was poisoned once more a