Chapter 309

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Brian was silent for a moment before he said, "Miss Young fainted and was taken by Mr. Russell."

Lucas' voice was laced with cold anger. "Why didn't you interfere?"

Brian paused before responding. "You instructed me to ensure her safety, and Mr. Russell did not

harm her."

Lucas hung up the phone without another word.

Brian sighed, thinking to himself, "Did I do something wrong? I was just following orders."

Aveline's world spun, her body cycling between feverish heat and chilling cold. Consciousness ebbed and flowed like tides, leaving her adrift. Muffled voices reached her ears, but their words were lost in the haze. Without warning, something acrid touched her tongue, and she reflexively expelled it.

"Aveline?"

The voice became clearer and somewhat familiar. She slowly opened her eyes and saw Russell's devilishly handsome face close to hers.

blinked in surprise. "Russ,

"You fainted, and now you have a fever. Take the medicine. I've

lips moved slightly.

me, why did you faint

throbbed with pain. She took the medicine and sipped some warm water, feeling

where am I?" She avoided answering his

flickered before he

to get up. "I have to leave.

follow her. He would surely know

stay here and

"You're running a fever. Stay put until you're better. After that, you can go wherever you want. won't stop

frowned. "Russ, I can't drag you into

her forehead with his knuckle and gave a mischievous smile, "You consider me your friend and you think I'd be worried about being dragged into this? Just lie down

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more grateful to Russell.

Once you're

agreed readily, lying

doctor arrived shortly and examined Aveline, administering medication to reduce

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