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How long would it take to produce this chip?” Susan asked softly.

Ben estimated. The core data is ready, but we don’t have the machinery to manufacture the chip here. We’d need to get It produced in Romland and shipped here. At the earliest, it would take three days.”

Three days… Susan pondered for a moment.

But the number on the note had already changed to 1.

“Is something troubling you, Susan?” Ben, sensing something amiss, inquired.

Susan quietly explained the situation with the note.

Ben’s brows furrowed deeply.

He had been so engrossed in his work these past few days that he hadn’t noticed such a crucial development.

Thinking of the person who delivered the note…

Ben’s eyes turned ice cold.

Timothy, what a character!

First, he kidnapped Susan, and now he was resorting to such despicable tactics. If only Ben had known -earlier, he would have eradicated him at the outset!

“Ben, once the chip is produced, this organization will eventually be destroyed, but… we might not have enough time now,” Susan said, her brow furrowed.

Just three days short.

And during these three days, none of them dared to gamble..

If something happened to Alexander, cutting off his last chance of survival, she would regret it for the rest of her life.

Ben knew Susan’s character well.

Not to mention that Alexander was her close relative, knowing that Timothy’s shadow lurked behind these events, she probably blamed herself partly for Alexander’s plight.

This time.

Timothy was targeting Susan specifically. If Ben simply stopped her, she would never find peace in this lifetime.

After a moment of silence, Ben gently touched Susan’s head.

“Ben, L… Susan’s lips trembled slightly.

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Hen smiled, a sudden chill flashing in his eyes. “Some scores need to be settled once and for all.”

He hadn’t settled the score with Timothy for kidnapping Susan before. Now that Timothy had willingly walked into their hands.

It was time to settle both new and old grudges.

Susan looked at Ben, somewhat bewildered.

Ben gently ruffled her hair, speaking calmly, Timothy wants you to go, right? Fine, I’ll go with you.”

Susan was taken aback, instinctively wanting to object.

There were many reasons.

For instance, this time, there would certainly be many dangers.

And Ben had more important things to do.

However.

A million reasons turned into a simple, soft okay at the final gaze of Ben’s eyes.

That night, Susan and Ben didn’t sleep at all.

Since they had decided to confront Timothy, they couldn’t go unprepared.

Unable to wait for the complete version of the chip. Ben worked overnight with the available equipment to create a simplified version.

The simplified chip could only detect, not interfere or destroy.

But for now, it was sufficient.

Busy until dawn, they finally got a chip.

Susan, holding the chip, was discussing with Ben how to conceal it.

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her chest.

Susan clutched her chest, feeling disoriented, a very bad premonition creeping over her.

“I need to go to the hospital. Susan suddenly stood up.

Today was the last day.

Alexander… couldn’t have met with an accident already, could he?

Ben nodded without hesitation and accompanied Susan to the hospital.

They had just arrived at the hospital.

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Susan’s uncase intensified.

Alexander’s room was empty. After a frantic search, Susan and Ben found Judith and Eason at the entrance of the emergency room.

Mom, what happened to Dad?” Susan’s voice trembled.

Judith wiped away her tears. “Susan, someone called me after four this morning, saying today was the last day I thought it was some kind of prank at first. But something in my heart kept bothering me, so I decided to return to the ward. Not long after I arrived… your father’s condition…”

Judith’s eyes reddened. “Your father’s condition suddenly worsened. He struggled to breathe, as if he might

convulse at any moment. Thankfully, Thomas and his team were there, and they immediately took your father for emergency treatment.”

“Damn it. Eason couldn’t help but punch the wall.

He couldn’t understand how his father had been targeted!

Knowing that these people had hypnotic powers, but surely, they couldn’t hypnotize everyone in an instant, could they? If only one or two were affected, under his arrangements, the others should have reacted immediately.

He had arranged perfect protection, so why….

“Did Thomas leave any message about the specifics?” Ben asked calmly.

Eason shook his head. “It was an emergency. Thomas didn’t have time to say anything.”

“Your father will get through this. Judith wiped her tears, her eyes showing a glimmer of determination as she looked at the closed doors of the emergency room.

At that moment, a hospital worker, looking dazed, walked straight towards Susan.

That expression….

It was all too familiar.

Aside from the oblivious Judith, both Ben and Eason instinctively positioned themselves in front of Susan.

The hospital worker, seemingly with no intention to do anything harmful, numbly handed over a note and then fainted straight away.

Eason instinctively tried to grab the note.

But Ben was quicker and took it first.

“Ben…” Eason’s lips trembled.

Ben lifted his gaze and said, “I know.”

His expression was eerily calm, and Eason realized something, glancing at Susan.

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Susan also came over and looked at the note.

It contained an address, written In blood–red ink, along with a time limit.

This time, they had one hour.

The location wasn’t far from the hospital, just a five–minute drive.

Ben and Susan exchanged a glance.

“What’s going on with you all? Acting all secretive,” Judith said, somewhat bewildered.

Ben discreetly put away the note. “Nothing important, just some unpleasant words. You don’t need to see it, Mom.”

Judith immediately got angry. “These people are utterly lawless!”

“Indeed. I’ll handle this matter now and see what’s going on with this hospital worker, Ben said.

“I’m coming too,” Susan said.

Eason looked from one to the other, finally gritting his teeth. I’m coming as well.”

Soon, only Judith was left at the entrance of the emergency room.

felt an unexplainable

be any trouble, right?

operating room.

instructing the doctor to implant the only chip into his

procedure. The doctor administered local anesthesia to Ben and began the

She had wanted to be the one to receive the chip, but Ben insisted, and with time pressing, they couldn’t afford a long dispute. In the end, Ben was the one who had it implanted.

lost your

address and the

everyone knew that going there rashly was

Jagger had

those heading into danger

I have this feeling…

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started

leave, they will definitely accelerate their actions. Economically, they can’t cause chaos; my team will secure the financial markets. However, they might take advantage of the worsening condition of the King and our departure to launch

The ultimate battle.

Eason’s spirit sharpened.

was going to be a real

might not be any safer for you,” Ben said. “Tonico is

would leave the Tonico to

teeth, saying firmly, “I will protect Tonico. Be careful,

days, someone will bring the chip to you. Then…”

listened attentively, nodding

Ben and Susan made some brief preparations and headed to

was already

frowned. “Why is there

raised an eyebrow.

his arm felt slightly

proved that there was a chip in this person’s

actions, also had an obvious downside. It

can

you didn’t

man hesitated momentarily, as if experiencing a short

they indeed hadn’t specified not to

person.

not to bring anyone

a glance and silently

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people emerged, blindfolding them and leading them to a

journey was followed by a boat ride.

switched back

day and night of travel, it seemed they had reached their

their blindfolds remained

passing through several checkpoints to ensure they weren’t carrying anything they shouldn’t, they were brought

Leen, the guests have arrived.” someone respectfully bowed and then carefully stepped

rough guess about the final

saw

filled with the scent of coffee.

scene of a small bridge over flowing

the other end of the coffee table.

saw Susan, he smiled brightly

Timothy with a complex expression and couldn’t help but ask, “Why…

how I am now?” Timothy chuckled lightly. He turned to Ben. ‘Mr. Landor, I only wanted to invite Susan as a guest, but I didn’t expect you to be so shameless. Or is it that you’re not confident in your relationship? After all,

Leen, losing is losing, winning

who will win and who will lose this time.”

Timothy’s tone softened. “Susan, don’t be afraid. I invited you here to witness my glory and victory. When I become the king, will you be my queen? When you become the most prestigious woman in the

a hint

My family is in Tonico, and only when they are safe

for you, I can spare them. Timothy appeared generous. “Even Alexander, I can give him

Susan frowned slightly.

closer

he always gave

Ben, narrowing his eyes, but then he suddenly smiled. Let’s not talk

genuinely poured coffee, behaving like a hospitable

Timothy pushed the teacup

slightly, calmly taking a sip. “Good

“Then have a few

“Alright.”

after another. Susan felt incredibly

must be tired from your journey. I’ll take you to rest.”

a small boat, taking them across the lake to

part was that Timothy didn’t

servant, who said they could move

were allowed to move freely,

an afternoon, Ben and Susan strolled around the

information from others.

For instance.

belonged to an organization called the

Morcover.

Father, and all of them were

before dying, he passed his position to Timothy,

Additionally.

this war against Tonico. Now, their

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together these messages, Ben’s

meant that Timothy was now the highest

Holy Father.

died of illness…

it really a natural

had only recently joined to seize the highest leadership in such a short time was no small

indeed no ordinary man.

the

the information

in the courtyard, except Timothy, had

have come

reality, even their beliefs were artificially instilled.

narrowed his eyes.

the use of chips within the

of chip went online,

also realized this and whispered, “Just two more days. If we can hold out for two more days,

She was coming.

would be fine for

That was enough.

the new chips were online, and these people were instantly

things were to stall for time and to find the antidote for Alexander.

latter, but a glance exchanged with Ben conveyed their mutual

not be easy to find, but we have to try.”

Susan nodded solemnly.

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quickly passed, and two days later.

personally guarded the border. At present, the Tonico still focused on letting go. As for the chip, it was on the way to transport, and

looked into the vast night, his expression fraught with

Susan and

antidote for his father… still

they really win this

At night.

Late at night.

low, as if

suddenly woke up.

was to check on Susan.

beside him

expression changed

a time, in such a place, there was no reason for Susan to wander

Timothy!

instantly turned cold.

immediately left the room.

was blocking the

“Mr. Landor, it’s

room.”

time with words, swiftly pulling

people blocking his way, causing them to collapse instantly.

completely explored the area in the

quickly circled around, finally setting his sights on that small pavilion. The night

his excellent sense

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vast darkness, he was about to identify if there

the edge, holding Susan. A flash of lightning revealed Timothy’s

as if intending to throw Susan into

contracted, his anger and alarm rising. Timothy!”

as he looked at him. “You found

made his way onto

back to me,”

“That line should be

for that

meant to be together.

medicine in this world, Timothy. What’s lost is lost,

Timothy suddenly laughed.

said softly, “Ben, do you know how much I

myself too.” Ben said, immediately rushing to Susan’s side.

them. his expression complex. The so–called Holy Father, I killed him with

to recount his story in a storytelling tone. Ben frowned slightly but held Susan’s hand

said in a calm voice. This place is full of lunatics. They first break your pride, destroy your

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