Nash felt a surge of panic and asked urgently, "Where’s Nina?"James was equally puzzled. "She was just here a moment ago."Nash worried that Nina might have been kidnapped, realizing that this mission was far from foolproof. "Are there any suspicious people around here?""No way. This place is secure, and all the people here are my men," James assured him.Nash could not afford to take any chances. Even if they were his own people, he feared Nina could be used against him. "Search for her immediately!" he ordered, but his command was interrupted by a sharp ringing in his ears, intensifying his headache.Meanwhile, Nina was following a familiar feeling, heading toward the back of the lab. She walked a long way, cautious of the dangers around her. Despite the risk, she was determined to understand why she felt so strongly compelled to go this way.As she navigated through the overgrown area, she took care to avoid snakes and insects, treading carefully. Suddenly, she heard som

"Bang bang bang—" Several shots were fired in response. Seth's shot had not hit Nina.Nina squeezed her eyes shut in fear, her heart pounding wildly. The gunfire, passing just by her cheek, left a sharp ringing in her ears as it hit the trees behind her. When she opened her eyes, she saw Seth abandoning everything and diving into the river without hesitation. He had not shot her! Or perhaps, in that moment, he did not dare to.Nina, still shaken, stood there breathing heavily, watching the spot where Seth had disappeared. The river ended in a rapid cascade, a large waterfall where the current was fast enough that falling into it would mean certain death or serious injury. It was Seth's only option."Nina!" Nash rushed over, grabbing her arm and checking her for injuries. "Are you hurt?"Nina was too tense to breathe properly. She shook her head, her face pale. "I'm fine."Still rattled, she had gambled on Seth’s hesitation to shoot, and she had been right. For some r

Nina saw a faint light ahead, guiding her direction. However, she also feared it could be leading to her final destination which was death. She ran her hand along the wall and found a protrusion just as she expected. Pressing it, a sharp arrow shot out, embedding itself into the crevice of a rock. Then, lights flickered on.Nina was surprised by this. Under the dim lights, the walls appeared ordinary but were full of hidden traps. Nash looked at her. "You really do know your way around."Nina did not respond, relying instead on her instincts. She navigated through numerous traps, eventually reaching a hidden room."There must be something valuable here!" someone behind them said."What's written above the door?" they asked, seeing a string of text inscribed on the entrance. None of them could decipher the obscure language.Nina could not understand it either. She opened the door to the hidden room, releasing a burst of cold air. Inside was another lab, complete with equipment an

Nina turned back to face Miranda. Miranda’s eyes gleamed with triumph and her lips curled in a sinister smile. Her words were like a curse. "You won't survive this. No one can save you. It's your fate. I'm the winner here. I'll live a good life, while you'll be nothing but filth. Hahaha..."Miranda's laughter grew louder and more frenzied. It was the first time Nina had seen her laugh so maniacally. Hearing Miranda's venomous words made Nina's face pale, her heart racing with unease.Just then, Nash appeared, his expression stern, leading his team. "Nash," Miranda's voice softened, tears glistening in her eyes as she looked at Nash with hope. "You're here to save me, aren't you?"Nina turned to look at him as well. Nash walked straight to Nina's side, ignoring Miranda entirely, and took Nina's hand. "I told you to stay in the car. Are you feeling okay?"Nina shook her head. "I just needed some fresh air." She glanced at Miranda and asked, "What will happen to her?"Only then

He did not dare take the risk. Even if he gambled with Miranda's life, he feared the other side would not buy it!Hearing his words, Nina felt a twinge of heartache. The long period of tension between them had left her to face everything on her own. It was too tough. Despite putting on a brave front, being in love made her vulnerable. Now, as she listened to him, her eyes welled up with tears. Tears started to fall unintentionally. Her grief and sorrow poured out like a waterfall. Nash saw her trembling shoulders and knew she was hurting. He immediately went over and pulled her into his arms. "I'm sorry," he whispered softly. "I'm so sorry for everything you've been through."He knew how tough it had been for her. She was pregnant without her husband by her side and he had put her through so much. He felt immense guilt. But compared to her life, this was the only way he could protect her. Love could be repaid but a life was irreplaceable.Nina, leaning against his chest,