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.

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

couple of minutes passed.

through his embrace, gentle

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

replied, “It’s me.”

“Rest for now. I’ll stay right

roused, she cautioned him, “We mustn’t stay long. Dark Shadow possesses remarkable tracking abilities, and their members might have traced us

she slipped back into a profound sleep, her

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fasten her

to resonate clearly within

swab to moisten her lips and mouth, remaining steadfastly by her

methods yielded some results, slightly lowering her fever, but it surged again

frequent bouts of high fever.

George arranged for new clothing and a car from the hotel staff. After dressing Isabelle in new attire, he guided her through the rear exit, heading towards

Isabelle was settled in a hospital bed, receiving

the brink of exhaustion, yet he

vigilant, anxious they might bring weapons instead of aid.

they passed the night without incident.

fever, though its intensity had waned from the previous night, keeping her in

an unconscious state.

his plans were abruptly altered when his

hesitation, he swiftly left

on her, he

trace.

strategising to leave unnoticed under the cover of

serious injuries. So, George had to constantly

as Dark Shadow, whom he had previously encountered in Alcott, could result in a

to Taragon City with Isabelle was too risky for them.