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Chapter 985:

Neil had initially sought Aelfric’s cooperation, drawn by his influential position as deputy chief instructor at Doomsday Base. That role had held real weight, and Neil had seen value in an alliance. But now that Aelfric had lost that standing, Neil felt no obligation to defer to him any longer.

It was time to lay his own groundwork and reach out to the mysterious figure who might offer a more promising alliance.

Just then, Melinda emerged from the hospital room and called out, “Neil.”

Previously, Neil had gone out of his way to treat Melinda kindly, almost ingratiating himself, all in the name of staying in Aelfric’s good graces. Now, with that connection no longer useful, a noticeable chill seeped into his attitude toward her.

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in judgment; the truth was, he had never been

indifference take hold, Neil let it surface in his behavior. He cast an indifferent glance at Melinda and spoke with the

“What is it, Melinda?”

always treated her like royalty,

Neil’s standoffishness, he hadn’t actually said or done

said, “Nothing specific. I just came out to look for Derek and happened to

Neil’s

need anything, I’ll

that, Neil

called out quickly,

discussed any plans for