Chapter 400 A Crucial Clue

Inken’s stern voice echoed through the phone, “What’s missing?”

“It appears to be the medical equipment that Miss Kaufmann left behind.” Michael gazed at the gaping. void. “Mr. Ink, Miss Kaufmann, and the three medical scientists have vacated this villa ever since the drug research was successful. Why would anyone break in to steal things? Could it be connected to those. people?”

Inken’s voice deepened. “Please investigate the whereabouts of those three scientists who were collaborating with Freya on the drug research immediately!”

If the intruder had taken Freya’s medical equipment, then their objective….

A sudden realization dawned on him.

Perhaps that is why they didn’t trade her for the book, as they need her medical expertise.

Michael promptly agreed to initiate the investigation.

At eight in the evening, Inken received a message from Michael.

The three medical scientists who worked with Freya had vanished simultaneously.

His vague suspicion was validated, and Inken promptly initiated a video conference call with Braxton and Radley.

His expression was grave. “The three individuals had vanished without a trace, and even Michael couldn’t ascertain their whereabouts for the time being. The modus operandi and the level of secrecy are strikingly. similar to Michael’s disappearance. Furthermore, the intruder also stole the medical equipment, which suggests they might have ulterior motives. I suspect that there’s a critically ill person in their organization. who requires Freya’s medical assistance, which is why they haven’t handed her over yet.”

Radley narrowed his eyes. “This is a significant lead.“

“Indeed.” Braxton pondered on the other end. “If the organization indeed has a critically ill person, it’s highly likely they’ve sought treatment at major hospitals, so we can extract all the hospital treatment.

records.”

Inken nodded in agreement. “This is a more efficient approach than scouring the globe for them.”

The trio outlined the investigation area and then ended the video call.

The next day.

Freya had freshened up and opened the door,

may I

his pockets,

I’ll take you to inspect it. You can also guide them on

scrutinizing him. “That

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Ciency a good thing:

him downstairs and spotted the

the stubble on his chin, as he eyed the towering medical equipment

for? It doesn’t seem

develop more potent and purer targeted drugs with this machine than those

“Didn’t you mention a new treatment plan? Is

her lips and glanced at him. “Would you comprehend if

thus

“You’re right. All I need is to see my brother’s condition improving.

the workers to move the medical equipment to the adjacent

shadowed her every

overseen the installation of the machine. “I had visited Edward this morning, and

and you’re always keeping him unconscious. It’s inevitable that he’s losing weight as he’s

and

best to stop administering those drugs that keep Edward unconscious and let him. regain

She nodded.

dangerous aura suddenly enveloped

seized her neck and pinned her against

I’m oblivious to your scheme. You’re aware of my brother’s infatuation with you, so you’re trying to wake him up to

she felt the hand around her neck gradually tighten. She couldn’t even cough. and her

might as well strangle me to

narrowed coldly. “You think I

Then, she no longer resisted and gently closed. her eyes, seemingly awaiting her impending

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