Chapter 159
The technician at Lewis Chemical Plant stood trembling before Felix. “S–Sir, I’m here…
Seeing his hesitance, Felix erupted with fury, “Speak!”
The technician complied instantly. “All the factory’s surveillance footage has been frozen. This person has exceptional skills; I can’t restore it or identify these individuals at all.”
Felix’s temper flared ominously. “Remove him–he’s no use here
Two bodyguards seized the technician and dragged him away. Just then, Darrow returned, flustered after reviewing Crow and Leo’s files. “The addresses of those two newly hired spies are pretty peculiar.”
Felix rubbed his temples, his tone less volatile now. “Go on!”
Darrow gathered his courage to elaborate, “The female undercover’s address leads to a psychiatric hospital, while the male’s address is even stranger–it’s a cemetery in Hamolica.”
Felix was about to unleash his anger when the factory manager rushed in, flustered. “Sir, we have a problem; all the documents are missing.”
Felix’s voice thundered again, “What? With 120 trained bodyguards, we can’t catch just four people, two of whom are women? What good are you to me?”
Felix pondered the dire implications; even one leak could spell his ruin.
As he stood lost in thought, he furrowed his brows and pulled out his phone. After ending the call, a triumphant smile crept across his lips.
Crow escorted Leo back to his upscale apartment in the heart of Betrico.
As Leo expressed his gratitude and prepared to exit the car, Crow called out to him.
“Excuse me, Miss, but I still don’t know your name,” Crow said shyly.
Leo turned, momentarily taken aback. “I’ve barely revealed my true self, and you still thought I was a woman?”
“Wait, what?” Crow squealed in surprise.
Leo pulled off his long hair. “See?”
Crow, torn between laughter and unexpected sorrow, stood momentarily speechless.
To prepare for the piano contest the following day, the Traditional Medicine Department had no classes.
Morris and Cherise made their way to the Chivers residence.
Upon arriving, they noticed another vehicle parked in the driveway.
The servants at the Chivers residence welcomed Morris and Cherise with palpable joy.
Enya emerged to greet them. “Ms. Leach, Phoebe has mentioned you daily. If you hadn’t come soon, my ears would have developed calluses! But we have other guests today as well.”
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Cherise glanced at Morris, noticing his unchanged demeanor, though the air around him felt strained.
In the living room, Phoebe occupied the main seat, sipping her coffee leisurely.
Harold and Joseph were seated beside her.
Harold gazed at Phoebe, sighing deeply. “Mom, look at Joseph’s arm. You should forgive him; we are family.”
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Barbara chimed in, her brow furrowed with concern. “Yeah, Mom, Joseph knows he was wrong, and you’re feeling better now. Given his loss, which noble lady would ever consider him?”
Phoebe calmly sipped her coffee and let out a quiet scoff.
Morris’s chilling voice cut through the air. “In my family, there’s never been a place for the three of you.”
Hearing this, Phoebe looked up to see Cherise beside Morris. Though her heart brimmed with delight, she hid her joy.
Phoebe slowly placed her coffee cup down and glanced at Cherise.
With a glance, Cherise recognized the one–armed man to her right as Morris’s half–brother, understanding now her initial distaste at seeing him.
Barbara, spotting Morris and then looking at stunning Cherise, stood. “Morris, you’re back! This must be your girlfriend. She’s exquisite. Which family does she belong to? I thought you would end up with Melissa…”
Mid–sentence, Barbara covered her mouth, continuing, “Oh, forgive me! I hope you don’t mind.”
Cherise scoffed lightly. “Not at all; rumors spread from the idle and inconsequential.”
Phoebe nearly applauded Cherise’s boldness.
Joseph remained silent, his gaze drifting towards Cherise.
Morris stepped protectively in front of Cherise, his voice low yet fierce as he addressed Harold. “Don’t bring unsavory individuals into the house. Steven, Leo, escort them out.”
Harold and Barbara instantly grew anxious, while Joseph calmly rose, a slight smile on his lips as he walked outside.
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