Feeling an intense and cold aura emanating from Brandon,Frank couldn’t help but feel nervous.”Brandon…Are you okay?”
“Let’s return immediately and seek out the best medical team available.No matter the cost,we must find a way to cure Natalie as soon as possible,”Brandon replied,his gaze piercing and determined as he fixed his eyes on Frank.
With that,he turned around,ready to leave.
Frank hurriedly stopped him,with a tone of concern in his voice.”What are you going to do?
Are you planning on disclosing Natalie’s health condition to her?”
Brandon abruptly stopped in his tracks.
“If you suddenly decide to return home after your serious injury,it’ll definitely arouse her suspicion.You wouldn’t want her discovering that there’s something wrong with her health, would you?”
Brandon turned around and rubbed between his eyebrows wearily.”I didn’t think it through.”
Taking a look at the new bandage on Brandon’s waist,Frank let out a sigh.”Ill take Natalie’s blood sample back for analysis.As for you,I’d advice that you return after you’ve recovered,in order to prevent the wound from reopening whilst you’re on the road.”
Brandon frowned and said nothing.
Brandon’s unwavering from the moment Natalie had gone missing to her current physical changes.As a third party,Frank couldn’t help but look on sympathetically as he thought about the many challenges that the couple had encountered on their journey together.
“Don’t worry,”Frank said,as he offered Brandon some encouragement.”Although Jeremy is good at inventing drugs,there must be some pharmacist out there who’s more knowledgeable than he is.No matter what kind of drugs he has used on Natalie,we’ll surely find a way to cure her.
But the more Frank sought to console him,the worse Brandon seemed to feel.
His gaze lingered on the test results that pointed towards abnormality,his mind unwillingly constructing visions of Natalie’s torment at the hands of Jeremy.
Having spent several years within the shadowy world of the Darkmoon Assassin Group,he was all too familiar with the inhuman methods these clandestine organizations employed for torture.He could scarcely fathom the agony Natalie must have endured in Jeremy’s clutches.
As a master pharmacist,Jeremy possessed a myriad of ways to inflict pain through pharmaceuticals.What unfathomable torment would Natalie have been subjected to if Jeremy had used these substances on her?
Even the mere speculation was enough to inflict a piercing agony in Brandon’s heart, making it difficult for him to draw breath.
For a moment,Brandon’s desire to eliminate Jeremy soared to an unprecedented height.
He yearned to annihilate Jeremy at that very instant and make him experience the same torment he’d subjected Natalie to.
Brandon’s icy aura grew increasingly dense, causing a chill to crawl up Frank’s spine.
His hand resting on Brandon’s shoulder,Frank swallowed uneasily before asking,”How long do you plan to keep Natalie in the dark?”
Brandon,pulled back to reality,appeared noticeably tired.”As long as possible.I don’t want her to stress over it.”
Frank could comprehend his intentions and raised another query.”And what about Mr.and Mrs.White?Aren’t you going to inform them?”
In a hushed tone,Brandon responded,”Not until we discover a cure for Natalie.Keep this between us for now.The fewer people who know,the better.”
Frank nodded,choosing to remain silent.A
heavy silence settled over the office once more.
All of a sudden,there came a knock at the door, followed by Natalie’s voice.”Brandon,are you in there?”
Caught in a mutual panic,Brandon and Frank exchanged a frantic glance.Brandon hastily tucked the examination report beneath a stack of papers,attempting to sound composed.”Yes,
I’m here.What’s the matter?”
Upon opening the door,Natalie inquired nervously,”I saw you and Dr.Watson come in together.What were you discussing?Has the report of my examination arrived?Why can’t I remember anything?”
Brandon shot Frank a stern glare,cautioning him against revealing anything inappropriate.
Attempting to mask his panic with an unconvincing joviality,he reassured her,”Your test results haven’t arrived yet,Natalie.I promise to inform you as soon as they do.”
With disappointment on her face,Natalie turned to Frank and murmured,”They haven’t?But you mentioned they’d be ready today,didn’t you?”
Frank’s smile faltered,fearing Brandon’s wrath should he misspeak.”There were some issues with the equipment.The results will take a little longer,just a little … “
Noticing his apprehensive demeanor,Natalie found it peculiar,but before she could inquire further,Brandon had her in his embrace, obstructing her view of Frank.”Ill keep an eye out for your results.Don’t fret over it.You barely ate earlier;are you hungry?”
Her attention successfully diverted,Natalie blushed and shook her head.”No,I’m not hungry.”
Brandon gently stroked her hair,advising her,
“Why don’t you head back to your room and rest?I have to discuss some matters with Frank.
I’ll come find you afterward.”
Brandon’s tender tone left Natalie somewhat lightheaded.She nodded in compliance and shut the door as she exited.
Once she was gone,Frank heaved a sigh of relief,collapsing onto the desk.”She sure has impeccable timing.I was scared out of my wits.”
Running a weary hand over his face,Brandon admonished him,”You nearly gave us away.”
“It was unexpected.I wasn’t prepared.”Frank shrugged,helplessness seeping through his words.He seemed to recall something,asking,
“Speaking of,what do you plan to do with Jeremy?”
The mere mention of Jeremy’s name saw Brandon’s eyes blaze with a chilling fury,his aura radiating a savage intent.He gritted his teeth and spat out,”When I get my hands on him,I’ll ensure his life’s a living nightmare!”
The icy ferocity in Brandon’s gaze startled Frank.He cautiously advised,”Brandon,take it slow.You’ve got Natalie back safely.Everything else can be resolved bit by bit.As long as Jeremy is still in the medical field,he’ll need to purchase raw materials for his drugs.The moment he makes a move,I’ll track him down.”
Brandon scoffed;Frank’s attempt at consolation obviously held no weight with him.
His slender fingers tapped lightly on the desk as he squinted his eyes,saying coldly,”If you were Jeremy,where would you seek refuge when cornered?”
Caught off guard by the question,Frank was momentarily nonplussed.
His gaze dark and cold,Brandon prompted, “Well?”
Snapping out of his surprise,Frank took the question seriously,despite not understanding Brandon’s reasoning.He responded honestly, “If I were Jeremy,with my hideout exposed and my allies driven away,naturally I would seek a place where my advantages could be fully exploited.”
Brandon,with his arms folded across his chest, leaning against the desk,concurred,”Correct. He’d seek a place that allows him to leverage hisskills…given hisexpertiseinpharmacology …” Frank’s eyes brightened,and he exclaimed,”A top-tier private hospital or an underground casino known for drug use!”
A smile flickered across Brandon’s face,his eyes harboring a predatory glint.”He’d aim for a place where people would pay a premium for a seasoned pharmacist’s skills.Only with sufficient leverage can he ensure his safety. Given these factors,there’s a greater likelihood of him seeking refuge with an underground syndicate.’
Frank nodded in agreement before knitting his brows.”But there are SO many such organizations.Which one would he choose?We can’t possibly sift through them all,can we?”
A derisive chuckle escaped Brandon,”Only a handful of underground factions could afford him protection.As for which one … “
His gaze drifted towards the window,observing the birds outside,his mind formulating a hypothesis.
Observing Brandon’s composed demeanor,
Frank knew he must have a conjecture in mind. Intrigued,he asked,”Despite knowing of the hostility between you and Jeremy,they still dare harbor him.What sort of organization would this be?”
Instead of replying,Brandon gave a cold smirk, patting Frank on the shoulder and motioning.
“Come with me.”
Though unclear about Brandon’s intentions,
Frank obeyed,following him without question.
Upon reaching the main hall,where everyone had gathered,Brandon calmly announced,
“Thank you all for your hard work over these days.We’re heading back home today.”
Garrett cast a worried glance at Brandon’s injury,cautioning,”You’re still grievously wounded.How about delaying our departure by a few more days?The journey could cause your wound to reopen.”
Brandon glanced at him,countering,”Who said I was leaving?”
“You’re not returning?”Garrett queried,visibly taken aback.”Then why did you suddenly ask us to head back?”
With a shrug,Brandon responded,”No specific reason.Laney will be leading you this time.”
Laney frowned,questioning with evident confusion,”Why are you rushing us to leave?” Glancing at his watch,Brandon replied dismissively,”Frank and I have other matters to address,so I suggested you return ahead of us. The flight has been arranged,and you can depart right away.”
Garrett furrowed his brows,doubtful of Brandon’s abrupt decision.”Why such urgency? You’ve even scheduled the flight.What’s going on?”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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