Chapter 1727 Capturing the Spies

Though Drexel shook with fear, he noticed Arwel and Dave's suspicious concern about the hospital's structure. Taking a deep breath, Drexel explained, "Those are the orders from the higher-ups. They're currently on site. If you're not convinced, I can take you to meet them."

Hearing that, Arwel grabbed his collar and threatened, "We don't care about orders from the higher-ups! What matters now is that you didn't consult us beforehand. Do you think you're above us now that the hospital's doing well? I guess you need to be taught some lessons."

Arwel shoved a book at Drexel and raised his fist, but that was when a feminine voice sounded from the door. "Have you prepared the documents, Mr. Asquith? The higher-ups are urging us."

It was none other than Wynter, who had come disguised in a nurse's uniform regarding doubts about Drexel's earlier message. Drexel instantly recognized her voice, and Arwel removed the gag from his mouth.

Dave moved to open the door and found Wynter standing there. She silently greeted him before addressing Drexel, "Are the papers ready, Mr. Asquith? They're pressing us."

"Oh, yes. It's all set. I was just discussing a few things with these gentlemen. I'll be right over," Drexel replied.

From Wynter's attire and speech, he could tell that she had noticed something amiss. Instead of calling her out on it, he played along with her words.

When Wynter turned around, her eyes landed on Dave's nametag. She cast a quick glance at him, recognizing his golden locks as a match to the hair sample she had retrieved. She looked away and followed Drexel to the door.

Just then, Dave called out to her. "Which department are you from? I don't think I've seen you around."

As Wynter was about to respond, Drexel jumped in. "She's a graduate I recruited this year. She's still completing her internship."

Dave considered his words before asking, "Which department has she been busy with lately?

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Drexel calmly replied, "She's been helping me with administrative work. Do I have to report that, too?"

"We're just looking out for our new colleague. Don't take it personally, Mr. Asquith. The higher-ups are pressing, aren't they? You'd better get going," Dave stated, waving his hand dismissively.

His expression darkened as soon as Drexel and Wynter were out of sight. "When the higher- ups leave, we'll teach Asquith a lesson he won't forget. We'll make sure he's gone for good."

Arwel stretched his back with a grin. "That sounds like a plan. This hospital is under our

thumb, anyway. He was so cocky just now. I would've dealt with him already if that nurse hadn't walked in."

Upon recalling Wynter's gaze, Dave wondered curiously, "That nurse looked at my nametag before leaving. What was she thinking?"

"You don't realize how charming you are, do you? There's a saying in Cascadia about love at first sight. She probably has her eyes on you." Arwel chuckled. Hearing that, Dave dispelled his doubts.

Meanwhile, Drexel led Wynter to an empty room. He cautiously locked the door before handing her the documents. "Thank you, Ms. Quinnell. If you hadn't shown up, those thugs would've beaten me to a pulp. Mr. Tarvin brought them in, and they're the real power behind this hospital."

"No need for thanks. You've done a good job. This hospital may be well-managed, but it doesn't mean they prioritize the patients' welfare," Wynter replied.

She pulled out the hospital blueprint from the pile of documents. She spotted a basement marked on the blueprint and asked Drexel about it.

"It used to be a lab. Something happened, and now it's abandoned," Drexel answered.

Wynter arched an eyebrow. "How many people know about the basement?"

"Not many. Aside from those two earlier -Dave and Arwel, only those who used to work in Brighthope know about it," Drexel replied.

"Dispatch a team

"You know where the basement is, right? Take me there. I suspect they've

but it's been so long. The

that. If my suspicion is true, the keys

into a department director, asking for Drexel's signature on some documents. Drexel

by an iron gate. Wynter took out a silver needle and worked on the lock. With

with animal carcasses and human remains, while the vials and tools were scattered haphazardly across the room. It was a scene straight out of

his anger at the

tied to a pillar, stirred at the sound of the door opening. She tried to

the sound. Upon spotting Caroline, he exclaimed in shock, "Caroline? What

tore off the tape from Caroline's mouth, and she quickly explained, "I was abducted by Mr. Cowell and Mr. Merrick. I was patrolling the wards when I noticed the pharmacy lights

door. They were running experiments in

astounded by her revelation. Though he knew about the iron gate leading to the basement, he never expected Dave and

pills originated. She ordered her subordinates to bring Caroline for a medical

up, lest she would be accused of slandering an honorable doctor. Drexel

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Arwel were leisurely sipping tea at

the plan, so we should

can cure the virus!" A wide

now, but once things go wrong, he would be nothing but a fraud. All evidence points to him, and we'll

"Mr. Tarvin is a citizen of

escape. But before sunset, let's give that nurse a taste

developed medicine!"

merrily, showing

lab, Wynter crushed the specialty pills

she finally found the answer

about the results, she replied, "It's a new type of virus that temporarily alleviates

in the long run."

cure, and that's why I agreed to Dr. Lappage's request.

to

subordinates have the entire hospital surrounded, some of them posing as nurses. What you need

about the rest."

of acknowledgment, though a heavy weariness clouded his

cold symptoms. I'll give you half

You're truly a miracle!" a patient

gratitude.

a smile and said, "I'm just doing my job. Rest assured,

about him. They were convinced that he was an honorable doctor who truly cared

long line of patients before him. "It's getting late,

up his work and headed to the restroom. As

smirk. "I'm this hospital's backbone now. Everyone depends

even worthy." A voice suddenly

a glance at Elisha. "I thought you're saving the patients, but it turns out you're putting them at

asked for my pills?"

have analyzed it?"

dare you doubt me? I'm a doctor! Every Colifernian knows that

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