Chapter 2896

Soon, a group of bloodied and battered operatives descended from the ridge, carrying with them a bunch of men whose hands and feet were bound with iron leashes. The latter were none other than Damien and his contacts.

"Cap, will they be fine?" someone asked in concern.

"They will be," another replied firmly, though his words sounded as if they were said in an effort to reassure oneself.

It was an accident, one that they could never have anticipated. They, too, were praying that an ill-fate did not await them.

Nicole and Jared soon received the news, causing the air in the office to become even gloomier and more suffocating.

"You can relax a little now that we've captured them. You guys should leave and get on with your day," Nicole said to the others.

"Okay, but you should check on them in the hospital." The others nodded, knowing that there was much to be done without them getting in the way.

"I'm coming with you," Lulu said, standing up.

the staff members, Nicole, Jared, and Lulu

of four got out of the car, and that was when Max said, "Mr. Johnston, I'll

Charlie, Jared nodded and brought Nicole into

and once he was

the operating theater. The hallway was unusually quiet and empty, save for Patricia who was standing there alone, motionless and wide eyed as if her soul had been drained. The second the group saw her, their chests began to tighten. There

spun around, and the instant she saw Nicole, her eyes instantly welled

Johnston. Ms. Riddle. It's all my fault,"

was crumbling in remorse, for Charlie would not have sustained critical injuries if he had not attempted to save

her back in

terribly hurt. He lost a lot of blood, and he's even unconscious now," Patricia

not strangers to deaths and gruesome injuries, but this particular experience was the straw that broke the camel's back. This one had reduced Patricia

doctors are trying their best to save him. He will be fine, " Nicole consoled, resorting to comforting

yourself treated first? By the time you're done, the operation should be too.

and uncomfortable. Amid the stains and tears in her clothes were visible gashes and puncture wounds which were still fresh and raw, prompting Lulu to deduce that Patricia was

him," Patricia shook

stern look, Nicole stood tall and ordered, "No. You're to make your way to the nearest ward. Come back only once your wounds

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