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.

clutching his attire, uncertain

couple of

through his

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

replied, “It’s

gazes met, and he said, “Rest for

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

a profound sleep, her hold on his

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to fasten

inadequate soundproofing allowed footsteps from outside to resonate clearly within George stayed watchful, never

using a cotton swab to moisten her lips and mouth, remaining steadfastly

some results, slightly lowering her fever, but it surged again late into the night.

resulting in frequent bouts of high fever. Any inflammation could pose a

from the hotel staff. After dressing Isabelle in

after, Isabelle was settled in a

the brink of exhaustion, yet he

anxious they might bring weapons

passed the night without incident.

battle a fever, though its intensity had waned from the previous

an unconscious state.

plans were abruptly altered when his men informed him

swiftly left the

room to check on her, he discovered that she had disappeared

trace.

to

constantly move and switch hiding spots to

across someone as proficient as Dark Shadow, whom he had previously encountered in Alcott,

with Isabelle was too