“I-I know,” Yulissa stammered.

Zyon continued furiously, “That’s good, then. Your task is very simple this time. You’d better not mess things up again, or I’m going to teach you a lesson.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t.”

They had made two plans from the very beginning.

Plan A was to kidnap Yulissa and lure Xavier into the trap. Then, they would make him addicted to drugs, which would ruin his reputation and make him face social death.

Now that Plan A had failed, they had to launch Plan B.

However, Plan B was to make Xavier die for real.

After hanging up, a pale Yulissa opened the door and walked toward Xavier’s ward.

“The breeze is a little strong. You might catch a cold. Here, you can have my jacket.” Christopher removed his jacket and moved closer to drape it over Winnie.

However, Winnie was not used to having strangers touch her. When she saw Christopher reaching out, she dodged it instinctively, leaving his hand still hanging in the air. Suddenly, the atmosphere became awkward.

Feeling a little uncomfortable with the sudden silence, Winnie explained hurriedly, “It’s okay. It’s late, anyway. We should go home. Besides, it’s warmer in the car.”

Christopher nodded. “Okay. I’ll send you home.”

With that, both of them turned to leave. However, it was too dark that Winnie accidentally missed a step and was about to fall.

In the blink of an eye, a strong arm shot forward and held her waist steadily.

Feeling the arm’s warmth and the strength, Winnie could not help but praise, “Wow. You’re really strong, Captain Bennett.”

she lifted her head,

calm and straightforward, but Christopher’s

okay?” His heart was racing as he let go

got to her

car, she paused in her tracks and eyed Christopher, asking, “Captain Bennett, have we met before? I’m not trying to hit on you, but I can’t help but think I’ve seen you somewhere. To be more specific, I’ve seen your eyes. I think it

that, she raised her hand and covered her view of Christopher’s lower facial features. “Like this. Your eyes look

Christopher’s lips curled

a SWAT officer back then. Hence, all that was exposed were his eyes. Still, she

correct her that it was five years ago, Winnie’s

saw who the caller was, she lost the mood to chat

it, asking, “How is everything, Dr. Houghton? Is he awake? What? Are you joking? How’s that

words were all Christopher could hear

Winnie hanging up the call in a rush, he hurried into the driver’s seat and

arriving at the hospital, Winnie ran straight

she entered the room, Josiah was already in

What do you mean he’s missing? How can people go missing in your

went for a meeting. By the time I returned, he was gone. I can’t even get through his phone,

displeased. “How is that possible? I was outside the entire time. Shouldn’t you check the surveillance footage first

was escorted by someone.”

didn’t do it! And based on what you’re saying, he wasn’t carried away, right? That means he was already awake by

the ward

ask her, then. Who knows? She

say? Of course, I’ve asked

“Do you believe her just because she said

her over you!” Josiah was about to continue scolding when he suddenly received a text on

“What the hell? He sent me a text, saying he’s got a lead on Dumbo and is

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