Chapter 448 First to Renege

“I don’t have experience in inspecting corpses,” Elise perfunctorily answered.

“You don’t? How did you know his lungs had issues, then?” Bartholomew persistently interrogated.

“I checked his pulses when he was still alive. I sensed it then,” she replied.

“Really?” Bartholomew lifted his leg to walk over the doorsill. Standing before Elise, he ambiguously quizzed, “I once met a woman in Africa. She, too, had pointed out the error in my inspection. She goes by the name ‘Eliza.’ Do you perhaps know her?”

“I don’t,” Elise countered without even blinking her eyes. “Your task is complete. You may go now. I’ll transfer the payment over as soon as possible.”

Barthlomew stood up straight, revealing a look as if he had gotten his answer. Swiftly, he took off his latex gloves and turned back into the room to grab his toolbox before walking out of the house. When he passed by Elise, he halted his steps and suggestively stated, “See you soon, then.”

“I’ll see you out.” Alexander sneaked up noiselessly like a ghost.

When they reached the gates, Alexander stopped in his tracks. “Stay away from her.”

Bartholomew slowly turned around and crossed his arms before his chest. “Why, we have a fiancé intending to strip his bride-to-be of her rights to socialize.”

his lashes. “Pull anything funny

his face. “Almost everyone’s trying to make a move on her. Will you

his eyes and wondered before flaunting his intimidation. “One by one.

thumbs up. “Strong man, scary man.” After a pause, he added, “Anyone could do one or a pair. Though you should save your threats for when you finally realize

idly for a while, Alexander eventually walked

risen while Clement was helping Jackson wash up when Danny barged into the room. As soon as Danny saw Clement holding Jackson’s face, his eyes instantly glistened, as if he

what the latter was thinking about, and

He hunched over and tiptoed into the room. Once he was in the room, he grabbed Clement by the shoulder and interrogated, “My man Clement, spill the tea! Since when did you guys

he winked at Jackson, giving him a knowing look, to which the latter rolled his eyes at

Master Danny, you’re

I’m an open-minded man.” Right when Clement was about to explain, Danny quickly

sigh before patiently explaining, “Young Master Alexander had me in charge of Captain Gleeman’s well being. Nothing more.” His utterance was as calm as

Danny let out a fake cough before withdrawing his hand that was on Clement. Deliberately, he went on a

him. He saw it for himself that Elise had brought Jackson, who was bigger

Danny nodded

him. Is that it, he says? Is he not surprised at all? Is needling even something a normal person can easily

a huge misunderstanding, Jackson wouldn’t come looking for me after Elise fixed his meridians, would he? Having thought of that, Danny thought it was best that he disappeared from Jackson’s sight.

already with Alexander to keep himself updated. “What did Captain Gleeman

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