Johann looked at the medical records for a while. Then, he replied to her: [Alright. She's my patient too. Don't worry, I'll pay extra attention.][Thank you.] Luca was still worried even after she read Johann’s message.Luca held her phone tightly in her hand and looked out of the car window. She was too preoccupied to appreciate the scenery. All she could think about was whether Luke could persuade Wanda.After she arrived at the company, she quickly headed to her office. She waited for a while but did not receive any message from Johann. She had no choice but to put her phone in her pocket and walk to the laboratory to start her day's work.While everyone was all busy in the laboratory, someone knocked on the glass door. All of them looked up.Mo Stone stood at the door. She turned to look at Luca and said, “Dr. Craw, I have something to tell you.”Luca heard her, put down her equipment, and left the laboratory. “Ms. Stone, what’s the matter?”“The general manager wants y
Luca could tell what he meant by his words. He wanted her to quickly set a time to attend the class instead of considering whether to take it on. She was a bit puzzled, wondering why Luke had recruited this person, Evan Turner.He put on a smiling face and spoke in a gentle tone, but he was a hard man to refuse."Dr. Craw?" Noticing that Luca was keeping silent, Evan called her again.Luca looked at him and asked, "Have we met before, Mr. Turner?""I don’t think so," Evan replied without much thought. He added, "But Dr. Craw, you're well-known in the industry. I've heard of you for a long time. Students at Capital University who have the chance to attend your classes will surely benefit greatly."Luca had not seen anyone lay on the flattery so thick. She realized there was no use in dwelling on it. She rose to her feet and said, "Mr. Turner, I’m going downstairs to continue with my experiments.""Sure. I hope you can set a time soon," Evan said with a smile and waved her off.
Luke was a family man.Still, what would he do if Old Master Crawford was upset about their relationship?Would he give up or keep on going? Would he figure out a way to cheer her up?If she were Bianca, she would not doubt for a moment that Luke would choose her. After all, such situations had occurred before, and Luke’s choice was always her from the beginning.However, her identity was Luca now. Would Luke still make the same choice?Luca was not worried that Luke would give up on her. She had been feeling down because Luke had been quietly shouldering everything, and her beloved family was suffering because of her reluctance to be honest.She was Bianca, and she was also Luca.How should she tell them the truth without feeling sad, anxious, or agitated? Luca really wanted to tell them that her true identity was Bianca, but she remembered Nyla and Eler, who were still on the Island of Despair. She had the antidote, but she had not found the right time to tell Luke about t
Rhett often heard other assistants complaining about their professors. They were always saying they were understaffed and the company would not allocate more research positions.On the contrary, Luca never uttered a word of complaint. It seemed like her research was able to proceed smoothly no matter how many researchers the company assigned to her.After all, having worked on two research projects together, Rhett had not seen Luca face any difficulties yet.He said these words as a piece of advice for Mo Stone. Perhaps the chances of her becoming a professor’s assistant would be higher if she chose a different research professor. His good intentions, however, were misunderstood by Mo Stone. She forced a faint smile and said nothing more. Then, she returned to her seat. Choose a different professor? That had never crossed her mind! Luca had always been her choice. If she could become Luca's assistant, she could learn and gain more.Mo Stone thought Rhett's advice stemmed fr
”The people you hired couldn’t find anything either…” said Myra. She was not aware that Old Master Mallory had given Karen a deadline, but she knew that the longer this dragged on, the more damage it would cause her.Karen clenched her fists as she never expected the people she hired to be so useless.He was just a person Luke kept in hiding, but even after a whole day of searching, they could not find a single trace of him!“Mrs. Mallory, isn’t your eldest son very powerful?” Margaret suddenly uttered. She was not aware of how bad Karen’s relationship with her son had gotten. She just remembered that Percy’s power was neck and neck with Luke.Not to mention, Percy and Luke were good friends, so there might be some room for maneuver if he helped out.Karen’s expression sank at the mention of Percy.She never told them about Percy as she did not want to air her dirty laundry in public.However, they should know that they had a falling out because of his marriage with Nina.Myra
Karen glanced at the steaming black coffee and looked up at Ms. Tucker, who was standing beside her.Ms. Tucker was staring at her as if she was scrutinizing her.Karen felt uncomfortable being looked at, so she frowned and said, “Go do what you have to do. Don’t stand there and look at me.”Ms. Tucker was startled at her suggestion as she could not leave the office when Karen was inside. If anything went missing, she would be in trouble.Ms. Tucker knew that Karen favored Pierre and much preferred him to be the CEO.“Mrs. Mallory, do you need anything else?” Ms. Tucker did not respond to her previous statement, nor did she leave the office.Karen rolled her eyes as she knew that she was keeping an eye on her, so she ignored her question. She thought to herself that once Pierre was in control of Mallory Corporation, the people who worked for Percy would have to scram.The thought of that made her feel as if that day would be coming soon. She looked at the photo frames on the tab
The mixed-race kids from abroad were only a few years younger than Percy. That was why when Percy and Pierre were young, Karen often instilled the idea into the two brothers that the foreign woman and her children were their biggest enemies. They had to excel so that Old Master Mallory would continue to value them. That way, the foreign woman and her children would not have a chance to come back and fight for their family property. Karen believed her brainwashing was effective.Moreover, Percy would not be willing to let his years of hard work become the dowry for Daryl Mallory and his mistress’ children. Percy stopped his busy work and turned to look at Karen.Karen said, "Send some of your men out to help me find that man, and I'll handle the rest myself." If it were not for Old Master Mallory giving her a deadline, she would not have come to look for Percy. He married that woman, Nina, against her will. Karen initially planned to ignore him in the future. However, she
"Boss, do we really not need to worry about Madam Mallory's rumors anymore?" After Jason had taken down his notes, he inquired about his boss' thoughts.After all, they had been controlling public opinion. They had people commenting on unfavorable comments about Percy and the Mallory family, shifting the focus back to Karen herself.Therefore, this matter did not have much impact on Percy and the Mallory family.Instead, some people were beginning to sympathize with Daryl Mallory, who had been absent from the public eye for over a decade."Don't worry. Percy has already asked for him," said Luke. Once Percy asked for the man, Karen's news would come to an end. They would have to find bigger news to overshadow that report.Jason nodded, indicating that he understood. Then, he asked, "Will the scandals of those two celebrities be dropped all at once, or will they be spaced out?""Space out," said Luke as he glanced at the project proposal."Understood!" Jason picked up the documen
“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