Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 431 An Intruder

She felt utterly exhausted, devoid of any energy.

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George helped by stooping down, moving nearer to her, and using a hand to shut her unfastened clothes over her chest.

Summoning a surge of energy she hadn’t recognised she possessed, she grasped his torso and whispered gently, “Storm Shadow… it hurts… embrace me…

”

Beside her, George lay quietly, pausing briefly before softly replying, “Certainly.”

In the dimly lit room, he affectionately enveloped her, unable to decipher the emotion in her gaze. As she murmured, “Storm Shadow …”

George comforted her, saying, “I’m by your side.”

Encountering her vulnerable condition for the initial instance, George, accustomed to her resolute demeanour, experienced a sensation of discomfort and apprehension.

Yet, she bore numerous injuries, preventing him from embracing her closely.

Comprehending that an incident had transpired in the desert, likely involving the person known as Storm Shadow, he realised the gravity of the situation.

He understood that this assassin known as Storm Shadow occupied a special position in her affections, separate from her sentiments toward Yves and Jim.

He conjectured that if Storm Shadow remained alive, he would have no opportunity.

Unintentionally, Isabelle begged, “Stay with me…”

Gently, he vowed, “I’ll stay.”

With his words comforting her, she slowly eased into his embrace.

descended into quietness, her fingers faintly clutching his attire, uncertain if

couple of minutes

through his embrace, gentle yet distinct,

gaze softened, and he bent down to press a tender kiss to her warm

“It’s me.”

met, and he said, “Rest for now.

“We mustn’t stay long. Dark Shadow possesses remarkable tracking abilities, and

back into a profound sleep, her hold

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to fasten her clothes

soundproofing allowed footsteps from outside to resonate clearly within George stayed

a cotton swab to moisten her lips

some results, slightly lowering her fever, but it surged

severe, resulting in frequent bouts of high fever. Any

from the hotel staff. After dressing Isabelle in new attire, he guided her

Isabelle was settled in

of exhaustion, yet he couldn’t allow himself to

stayed vigilant, anxious

the night

its intensity had waned from the

an unconscious state.

evening. However, his plans were abruptly altered when his men informed

hesitation, he swiftly left

the room to check on her, he discovered that she had disappeared without a

trace.

different hotel, strategising to leave unnoticed under the cover

to constantly move and

someone as proficient as Dark Shadow, whom he had

Taragon City with Isabelle was too risky