"Save this segment and send it to the encryption expert at headquarters," instructed Officer Larsen, who was highly alert. This was just a small local branch. They did not have such experts at all.The staff members of the computer technology team immediately complied.In the detention cell...Amur looked at Alexsei and Kazimir, who had already resigned themselves to their fate. He knew his mission was complete. Therefore, he moved to a corner and hid in the blind spot of the surveillance cameras. He threw two pills in the opposite direction.Then, he sat back down and looked up for a moment to glance at the surveillance camera. He tapped the wall with a nonchalant expression on his face. "Once you take the pill, Boss won't come looking for the people you care about the most."Alexsei and Kazimir both looked toward the corner.They believed that the Island of Despair was a disciplined organization, but now they realized that this discipline was dictated solely by Abel.Whoever h
After the children left, Luca sat even more upright because she knew that Old Master Crawford had something to say.She waited for him to speak.Old Master Crawford noticed her sitting up straight. He shook his head and laughed. โLuca, donโt be nervous.โLuca thought to herself, โHow can I not be nervous in front of such a wise man like Old Master Crawford when I'm guilty?'โOld Master Crawford, did Mr. Jackman and Old Master Bourne come here for work-related matters last time?โ She wanted to confirm with Old Master Crawford.Margaret was still in the police stationโs detention center.It was not a serious offense, but she still had to be detained for 15 days as a punishment.โYes. They werenโt here for Mrs. Jackman's situation but because Jackman Corporation wants to work with T Corporation,โ said Old Master Crawford. There was no need for him to hide.โHowever, they went to the wrong person. Unlike Old Master Bourne, Iโm no longer in charge of the company, so I had them find
Luca let out a long sigh. She missed her child, but she had to be separated from her because of Abel.The next day, Sarahโs vitals were looking good, so she was transferred out of the ICU and into the VIP ward.Sarah looked at the beautifully decorated private ward as it was completely different from the environment at Mercy Hospital.After being awake for a day and a half in the ICU ward, Johann was doing basic check-ups on her, and she learned that Luca was the one who contacted the doctor and insisted on getting her transferred here.Sarah was familiar with the name.She had been working hard to pay Luca back.Sarah was surprised that Mercy Hospital would contact Luca. It must be because she had Lucaโs business card in her wallet.There was no other contact information for anyone else at Mercy Hospital, so they could only contact Luca.Sarah was very grateful to Luca.She watched the nurses take her to her ward, and although she was lying down, she could see the word 'VIPโ
Sarah suspected that she had misheard it.Ignore it? That was impossible. Luca and her were not that close either. "Ms. Craw, it was you who paid for my medical expenses, right? I can't just ignore it..." said Sarah.Even though she had financial struggles, she was not the type to take advantage of others.Luca had already helped her a lot. She had done more than enough.Luca was secretly startled for a moment and let out a soft sigh, "Ms. Poplar, rest assured. To be honest, I know about your financial difficulties. I have a few connections in the hospital. So, I applied for some financial assistance for you. As for the VIP ward, it may be called a VIP ward, but that's because I'm good friends with the doctors. They agreed to give it to me. The cost is the same as the regular ward downstairs."The nurse who was standing beside pursed her lips, suppressing her laugh.If one were familiar with the hospital's medical system, Luca would not have said such things.In order to reass
Kastov nodded along with to words and said, "Though I'm busy, I can prioritize helping with it if itโs Mr. Matyshโs matter."Ethanโs anger surged.Even if Kastov was capable of such things, he dared not to use anyone who worked for Marcos, as Matysh had warned him to be cautious of Marcos and his men.When Ethan sensed the sudden change in Marcosโ tone, he pointed at his bottle and said, "If Old Master Abaza finds out you're partying and drinking in A City, how will you explain it to him when you go back?""Am I not just having a drink?" Kastov could not stand Ethan using his Russian connections to assert dominance. He took the drink from Marcos' hand and said, "Mr. Matysh also indulges in quite a bit of alcohol, doesn't he?"Ethan's face grew darker and darker."Isnโt there an old saying that goesโwhat's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander? Does that not work in Russian too? Besides, if Mr. Matysh doesn't want Mr. Marcos involved in this matter, then having a drink shoul
After Luca placed all the small milk cube candies into the kids' snack box, Luke was still upstairs dealing with work matters.Luca then brewed a pot of coffee for Luke and had Aunt Neile bring it upstairs along with breakfast.Meanwhile, she had her breakfast downstairs.After finishing her meal, Luca checked the soup she prepared for Wanda. It was almost ready. Hence, she turned off the stove and added some salt to the soup for seasoning.She poured it into a thermos while the soup was still hot.After she had prepared everything, Zander had also brought the children back.The three children rushed in, changed their shoes, and went straight to the kitchen to look for Luca. "Ms. Luca, we're back!"The three children simultaneously said the same words, with Tommy's voice being the loudest.Luca turned around and smiled at the three of them. "You're back. Have you had breakfast?""We had breakfast at Great-grandpa's." Rainie nodded and caught a whiff of the aroma in the air of
Luca arrived at Wanda's hospital ward with three children in tow. "Ms. Rayne, are you feeling better today?" Luca put down the fruit basket and noticed Wanda was receiving an injection solution.Wanda looked at Luca and the three children. She was slightly taken aback. Why did she bring the kids along? Before she could voice her question, the three children placed the fruits and thermos bottle they were carrying on the coffee table. Then, they gathered around the bedside and called out to her in unison, "Great Aunt Wanda, good morning!"When Wanda saw the beaming smile on their faces, she raised her hand and gently stroked their heads with her free hand. "Youโre all good children,โ said Wanda.Rainie gently held Wanda's hand, and she asked with concern, "Great Aunt Wanda, are you feeling better?"Wanda clasped Rainie's tender little hand in return and smiled. "Much better.""Great Aunt Wanda, you have to get well soon so that I can do handicrafts with you when you're discharge
"Okay." Luca nodded, realizing that it was not practical for Wanda to finish the soup in one go.Therefore, they decided to alternate between two thermos bottles, which was more convenient.After taking Wanda's pulse, the children gathered around her once again.Wanda was still recovering. They changed their previous chattering manner and spoke in a more detailed way. Each child would wait for the previous topic to conclude before bringing up a new one.However, regardless of the topic, the children were well-behaved and found ways to cheer up Wanda.Lanie told them before that laughter was the best medicine.He said the same thing when Tommy was being naughty.All three children believed that a joyful mood would contribute to Wanda's recovery. Therefore, they constantly tried to make her happy.The atmosphere in the hospital ward was harmonious and joyful.Meanwhile, Luca sat beside and talked to Mrs. Lane to understand Wanda's current dietary condition.After Luca had a gen
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