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Chapter 917

Chapter 917

When Thomas tried Carter’s number, no one answered.

What was going on today? Why was no one picking up? He wondered.

On his second attempt, the call finally connected.

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“Hello, I’m Mr. Biggs’s assistant. May I know who’s calling, and what business you have with him?”

“This is Thomas,” Thomas replied. “I wonder if you still remember me, Simon?”

Simon’s memory was exceptional. Without much effort, he recalled Thomas at once. Thomas’s looks were far too striking–nearly impossible to forget.

“Thomas,” Simon asked cautiously, “what can I do for you?”

“I need to speak to Carter. Put him on the phone.”

Simon hesitated before answering. “Mr. Biggs is currently hospitalized with serious injuries. He’s unconscious… I’m afraid he can’t take your call.”

more. But then he reasoned that Carter’s condition was hardly a secret–Madeline and Denise had already announced it


contracted. “How did

faltered, then muttered, “He got

degrees, cold and commanding. “If you don’t want Sharon in danger, don’t try to brush me

Simon’s heart lurch. “Sharon? What happened

“Answer my question first.”

Carter’s final instruction before falling unconscious: If Sharon ever needed anything, everything must yield to her safety. And Thomas

dared not conceal the truth. He explained

stretched on

asked, “Thomas… has something

Thomas

But isn’t she in Listoria City, under Mr. Macaron’s protection? How

to reach her, call me back

word, Thomas


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in a coma? With him out of the way, who knew what foolish moves

if Xavier

there was no doubt–Sharon

expression turned glacial. He dialed

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through quickly. But in the background came a wash of noise, as though Xavier were

this?” Xavier’s voice sounded low

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