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, what

have a fever.

chapped lips moved slightly.

me. But tell me, why did you faint there? When

medicine and

where am I?" She avoided answering

flickered before he

tried to get up. "I have to leave. I

had Brian follow her. He would

couldn't stay here

fever. Stay put until you're better. After that, you can go

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

think I'd be worried about being dragged into this?

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dizzy, was even more grateful

saying thank you. Once you're better,

readily, lying back down on the

examined Aveline, administering medication to reduce

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