Chapter 987:

“Alright!” “Alright!”

Denver and Eric responded in harmony, their faces etched with gravity and resolve.

In an instant, Hadley was hoisted into the ambulance, with Denver and Eric climbing in after her. They settled on opposite sides, avoiding each other’s eyes, their attention locked on Hadley stretched out between them.

A heavy silence enveloped the space, thick with unease, blending their mutual worry with an undercurrent of rivalry that crackled in the air.

At the hospital, Hadley was whisked into the emergency room alongside a nurse. As the doors swung shut, the doctor’s urgent commands echoed faintly from within.

“Get her into the hyperbaric chamber for oxygen! Start a rapid mannitol drip—prepare adrenaline now!”

The closing doors left Eric and Denver outside, their eyes unexpectedly meeting—a collision of rivals igniting an electric tension.

unspoken resentment layered

darkened as he forced a strained smile and addressed

I owe you one

“What?”

He gave a slight shake of his head. “Why? I haven’t done anything worth your

with annoyance. Swallowing his frustration, he pressed on, “You pulled Hadley out of danger.

done. You’re just another guy chasing her now, right? Seems a bit out of place to play the grateful ex.” His voice stayed even, but each syllable stabbed at Eric’s composure, shattering the fragile truce between

now on

thick with animosity, teetering on the edge of combustion. Eric’s eyes narrowed to slits, his tone dropping to an icy growl. “At least I’ve still got a shot with her. Can you say that for yourself?” A mocking edge laced his words. “Think your mother would sign

had no comeback—his mother’s disapproval had cost him his chance with Hadley long ago. A bitter chuckle escaped Denver. “Yeah,

victory. “Glad you see it. So keep your

dock. What’s the story?” What could possibly explain Hadley’s abduction out of nowhere? A straightforward person like her wouldn’t naturally attract such dangerous foes—it was hard to believe this wasn’t tied to

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