Jareth rushed Thaddeus, his injuries severe and blood loss extensive, to the most top–tier hospital in the capital of Country T
Jareth was not a man prone to tears, but watching his childhood friend<b>, </b>as pale as a sheet, being wheeled into the emergency room, his heart wenched. Tears welled up unbidden in eyes, only to be hastily wiped away.
“Mr. Farbowen”
The sound of a crisp voice behind him made Jh tum <b>around </b>
“You <b>are</b>?
He had a vague impression of the man was the same man that Evadno had brought to the upscale wine party at Abernathy Hotel
“Chanel right. You can call me Dr. Bright?
Before he could finish his sentence, Chasel, dressed in surgical scrubs, brushed past Jareth, his voice steady and calm, “Your friend’s injuries are in good hands.”
“You You’re a doctor?” Jarth’s eyes widened in surprise. Weren’t you in Elmsworth? How did you end up here?!!
“Cassius called me over.”
At the memon of Cassius, the man who both frustrated and intrigued him, Chanel’s eyebrows fumowed, his heart pounding. He didn’t tell me the specifics, only that <b>he </b>was undertaking a dangerous task and might need medical assistance. So, I’ve been waiting here sincest night.”
With a smug chuckle, Chase added, “I almost left, <b>but </b>it’s a good thing I didn’t. Without me, there’s no way to <b>help </b>
Damnit, Cassius<b>! </b>
Even after getting him wrapped around his finger, he still called for his help. Chase, renowned in the foreign gaymunity and pursued by countless men, was reduced <b>to </b><b>a </b>lowick fool in the face of Cassius, the refined and reserved man.
As Chasel was about to push the doors to the emergency room, Jareth hollered, “Hey! Can trust you? My tend’s life is in your hands
Without <b>turning </b>round, Chase simply replied. “Hmph, Dr. Eve isn’t the only skilled doctor in the world”
Elsewhere
Tonight’s operation had crushed the arms <b>dealer </b>on Stand, effectively angering the big yers in Country T.
Although Ward was captured, the news had already reached the <b>local </b>military and police, trapping them within the <b>country </b>and preventing them from returning to Emsworth Moreover, there was no extradition agreement between Country T and their homnd, making Impossible for Aaron to get help.
The situation was bing increasingly dee!
Seeing that they couldn’t return to Emsworth for the Ume being, Evadne decided to keep wig over Thaddeus the hospital after loksing Star ind.
Elvis was keeping a tight watch on Ward in one car, while Exedre and Cassius were <b>in </b>another<b>. </b>
On the way, Evadne clutched <b>Cassius’s </b>hand tightly. He ced her cold hand over his warm heart, his gaze filled with worry as he looked at her pale face.
Tvadre Cassius called her nome softly.
She looked up, her swollen eyes brimming
tears as she stared Hankly at him
It felt as though her soul had left her b*dy to be with Thaddeus, leaving behind an empty shell
Cassius sighed<b>, </b>unbuttoning his shirt to remove his silver cross n*e that he’d won for many years.
*When Thaddeus wakes up. give this to <b>him</b>.”
cing the <b>n*e </b>in her hands<b>, </b><b>Cassius </b>closed her fingers around it.
“Cassius, this is? Evadne’s eyes widened in surprise
“This n*e isn’t worth much money, but it means a lot to me. I’ve worn it for over a decade, and it’s algays protected me in times of danger. Right now all I can do is pray and hope that Thaddeus is strong enough to bull through.”
As Evadne started crying once more, Cassiusforted her, “Don’t cry, Exedre. Once Thaddeus wakes up, treat him well. At least, don’t cause him any more trouble”
The Ashboume family arrived at the hospital entering the underground car park where Jareth was already waiting
As Evache stepped out of the car she <b>ran </b><b>towards </b>Jareth, her eyes wide with and ety, “How’s Thaddeus?!”
Jh replied, “He’s in surgery now hiring operated on by someone you know,”
<b>Do </b>you mean Chase? <b>Evading’s </b>mind was as sharp as a de, cutting through the vague Insinuations
She turned to look at Candus
Cassius met her guk calmly his eyes a well of unreadable thoughts.
“Yeah, he’s been in there for almost three hours.”
Jareth’s worry was clear in his voice, he couldn’t help but ramble on <b>“</b>Exadina, I heard that Dr. Bright <b>is </b><b>a </b>rtive of <b>Suri</b>, can we really <b>trust </b>him? He seems so <b>nonchnt </b>and contre, like a <b>young </b>man who spends his days ying video games. If he’s not up to the task, maybe you should take over. Didn’t you do Thad’s operation?”
Evade’s silence was deafening.
<b>‘</b>ying video games, really?”
Eles took a drag from his cigarette,ressing his muscr arm on the car window “Your Fairhaven <b>family </b>education seems to be failing.”
Whatever, as long as you get the point,” Jereth mumbled not wanting to argue with Evade’s elder brother.
“Dc Bright’s medical skills are not inferior to Dr. Eve’s.”
Capsius’s words, cold as ice, cut through the tension, <b>“</b><b>As </b>a member of the ilustrious Fairhaven family. Mt Fairhaven, you should understand that there’s always someone better out there, right?”
Evade and Elvis exchanged looks.
Was Cassius defending Chasel?
Jareth, being the eldest grandson of Barry Farmaven, was used to a life of luxury and privilege. He <b>didn’t </b>usually pay attention to the subtleties of conversation
<b>But </b>even he <b>could </b>sense the coldness in Cassius eyes. He quickly tried to defuse the <b>situation</b>, “I was just <b>asking </b>if President Ashbourne has <b>brought </b>him in, then he must be an excellent doctor I’m just worrying over nothing<b>.</b>”
“Mr. Fairhaven, Dr. Bright is better than me, so you don’t have to worry. He will seed”
Evade’s voice broke as she spoke, her eyes red, <b>“</b><b>Once </b>Thandes gets through this still need Dr. Bright help. He’s an expert in neurology, he should be able to help with Thaddeus’s lingering issues.”
As she spoke, her vice got softer and softer, filled with a heartbreaking qui
Jh was left speechless
He was not good withforting words and was <b>afraid </b>of saying something wrong and making things worse
Jareth rolled up his sleeves in <b>fury </b><b>his </b>veins bulging with anger. “Is that bastard in the car? Before we hand him over make <b>sure </b>he gets what he deseries!”
Just as he finished <b>speaking </b>a row of cars drove into the underground parking lot, heading straight towards them.
The screeching sound of tires echoed in the dim light, a sense of impending dooming the air.
“Bad news,” Cassius said grimly pulling Evadne closet
“Yes, very bad news” Evadne agreed, her eyes cold as she watched the people getting out of the cars.
A man in his fifties in a crisp police uniform stepped out, his rank Indicating a high ranking official
Behind him, a group of people in Country T police uniforms followed. They were all from the local police force.
These men surrounded Evadne and the others, the atmosphere growing ense
Elvis and Jh were on high alert, ready for <b>a </b>fight.
“Mmm–Mmm<b>–</b>r
Ward, bound and gagged, recognized the high–ranking offal. He knew he was here to rescue him and tried to call out for help, writhing in the car like a trapped worm
Without a word, <b>Elvis </b><b>pulled </b>out a slim dagger and plunged it into ward’s thigh<b>. </b>
Ward’s face twisted in pain, but he couldn’t scream, he could only convulse in agony.
“You better behave” Elvis wamed as he pulled out the dagger. Het a cigarette and said, “Otherwise, even within this car I can think <b>of </b>a hundred ways to torture you Tortum is my
Ward shivered in fear, forgetting about the pain. He was now convinced that the <b>young </b>master of the Ashbourne family was the most dangerous<b>, </b><b>a </b><b>devilishly </b>charming and unpredictable man.
“We received a report of a significant hostage under your control the high–racking official said, “advise you to release the hostage immediately, surrender your weapons, ande with us for questioning. Otherwise, we will take serious action against you. Our country’sws are stringent, and you won’t be able to bear the consequences of <b>your </b>actions!”
Evadneughed, “Strictwa? Are <b>you </b>joking?
The official looked at the beautiful woman and sneered, “You’re very bold youngdy. Are you not afraid of spending the rest of your life in jal”
Ward, listening to the conversation outside, couldn’t help but smirk
“Laugh? Laugh at this!
Elvis <bnded </b>a punch on Ward’s <b>face</b>, causing him to bleed profusely from the nose.
“The one who should be rotting in jail is your “hostage,” Evadne said her eyes filled with hatred. “Ward has been smuggling weapons, and <b>drugs </b>in your country,mitting all kinds of crimes. Instead of arresting <b>him</b>, you’re alding and abetting him. And you dare to talk about justice and strictws?”
Jareth blinked, “Damn, that’s wall said! Keep going”
<b>The </b>official <b>was </b>fuming, his eyes round with anger.
<b>“</b>But what Ward does in your country is none of my business. All I can do is sympathize with your citizens, who have to live in such a corrupt society Evadne added with a cold smile.
Even clenched her fists in fury. “But <b>he </b>killed an innocent girl in my country. He has toe back with me and face the music An eye for an eye! I <b>don’t </b>care whosepdog he is, or who’s pulling his jarings I have to take Ward back, <b>dead </b>or alive!
The General’s eyes were bling with anger. This man is one of ours, from Country T’s up to ourw enforcement to arrest and interrogate him! Even if he has to serve time, it’ll be on our turf You’re not cops, you have no right to <by </b>a finger on him! And another thing <b>you’ve </b>killed several of our ind residents in Star Ind ording to ourws, you should all be hanged. You’re dreaming if you think you can just take someone. Get them!”
At the Generalmand<b>, </b>several police officers rushed forward, handcuffs in hand, ready to arrest them all..
Cassius and Jareth immediately reacted stepping in front of Evadne without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Elvis, who was sitting in the car watching Ward, <b>had </b><b>a </b>stern look in his eyes. He had a gun in his hand, ready to rush out to protect his sister and brother at an
<b>moment </b>
As soon as one of the police officers reached for Cassius, Cassius snorted coldly and suddenly grabbed his wrist, then flung him ove
The police officer didn’t even have time to react before he was thrown into the air like he’d sl*pped on a banana peel. Hended heavily on the ground, his arm dislocated and his cyx fractured
“Damn, that was cool <b>Jareth’s </b>eyes were wide with admiration
When he got back to Elmworth safely, he was definitely going to ask President Ashbourne how to master that move.
“<b>You</b>! You dare to attack the police<b>? </b>
The beneral was shocked and furious. After all, assaulting a police officer <b>was </b>a serious crime in any country. He roared “Everyone, get them! <b>No </b>matter what it takes, w
have take them into custody! Gor
The <b>situation </b>was about to spiral out of control as everyone rushed forward<b>. </b>
Evade’s fierce eyes were bloodshot, a raging fire burning in her chest. She was ready to cause <b>a </b>ruckus
Deep<b>–</b>beep beep-!
Suddenly the sound of a <b>car </b>horn echoed through the parking lot.
The chaotic scene paused, even <b>Evadne </b>and Cassius were confused
In the dim light, a top–of–the<b>–</b>range limo, with a silver roof <b>and </b>ck b*dy, slowly approached.
<b>Every </b>nerve was on edge.