Chapter 152

At the corner of a long table in the dining hall, Dr. Dylan Felch was admiring an extremely rare celadon vase Andy had brought over. The colors of the vase were striking, and the details exquisite. As an avid antique collector, Dr. Dylan was completely mesmerized, unable to take his eyes off the vase.

“Andy, this is an absolute beauty!" Dr. Dylan exclaimed in awe. "Look at the glazing, and the workmanship!”

“Dr. Felch, it’s yours if you like it. We’re both men of science after all, and we work for the same boss. I’ll have plenty of favors to ask from you in the future,” Andy was straight to the point.

Although Dylan was indeed captivated by the vase, he was not one to easily make friends or promise favors. However, Andy’s words did remind him that they do in fact work for the same people. He was old buddies with Noah, Andy worked for Madeline, and Noah and Madeline were practically family! Hmm, there was no harm in accepting a gift like that, was there?

“You're too polite, Andy! As you said, we're practically family! I’ll accept this vase as a token of your friendship. Please feel free to visit my lab whenever you can!” Dylan said.

“Sure thing!” Andy smiled back. “Any friend of Madeline is a friend of mine! Please come and visit me at my hospital any time, buddy!”

“Of course, of course!” Dylan replied cheerfully as he put the vase back into its casing. The two doctors then began engaging in conversation about current medical issues and advances. However, as they were chatting, Dylan felt an ominous chill down his spine, as if someone was observing him from behind. As he turned his head around, he came right into contact with Elise Lambert’s face, giving him the fright of his life!

“You… what sorcery is this?!” Dylan clasped his hand to his heart.

“Oh, just a little mugwort and salt,” Elise played along. She planted one leg on the chair next to him, like Napoleon the conqueror.

call for help then?” Dylan teased the pretty lady

not sure if anyone would come to your rescue even if you shout at the top of

terrified expression as he yelled for Noah as loud as he could, causing a scene at the restaurant. He even paused to take a sip of water before continuing the ruckus. Obviously, Noah Quincy was not around to rescue

coming to save me,” Dylan finally relented after a while. “I suppose I’m your prisoner now. May I know where are you taking me? I’ll have you know I may not look like it, but my body is too weak

such a weirdo, I love it!” Elise laughed raucously as she assessed the man in front of her. She then stepped aside to reveal Madeline

relationship!” Elise commented, still breathless from laughing too hard. Her voice was not loud, but

scanned the room for Noah and spotted him entering the dining hall from the patio, his expression dark and stormy. Elise never knew when to keep her mouth

Madeline told Elise, coming up

you holding your phone in your hand right there? Silly you!” Elise pointed out, completely oblivious of the looming danger ahead. Madeline ignored

took the stairs up, he gave Dylan a death stare, an unspoken warning for him not to follow him upstairs. Dylan wiped at his nonexistent tears and looked at Elise hurtfully. In the end, he gave Andy a full hug, seeking comfort from the man who had

You can never win

She figured she could wait in here until dinner was served and usher everyone back home immediately once dinner was over. Satisfied with her plan, she sat

do you intend to hide in there?” the message read. On Noah’s end, he saw a blue tick, indicating the message had been read but Madeline did not reply

I’m going in!” Noah threatened out loud

in the restroom when Noah started twisting the doorknob. Even though she was not actually using the toilet, her heart

doorknob. Curiosity got the better of her as she opened up the box, only to find a tiny glass container with some kind of salve in it. Madeline carefully

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