Ten minutester, Golden Castle was raided by arge number of local police.
Joshua stood on the periphery, watching the smoke and mes of battle within.
The innocent residents had already been dispersed.
The driver asked Joshua.
“Mr. Garcia, about that contract…”
Joshua twirled the pen between his fingers.
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Dexter had prepared a pen specifically for signing the contract, but when he signed, he switched to a pen contained thermosensitive ink.
Once heated, the writing would vanish permanently. And now the Golden Castle was engulfed in mes.
“It’s all right. Keep searching for that thing. This time, Dexter won’t be able to escape.”
The driver nodded.
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Seeing the local police gain the upper hand, Joshua turned away, got in his <b>car</b><b>, </b>and immediately called Aaron.
At the hospital, Aaron and Eliza were waiting for Xylia, <b>who </b>was currently receiving diagnosis and treatment. from Cyrus.
“Rest assured, she’s safe now,” Cyrus said.
Their arrival in Norhill had been a coincidence.
Eliza came to Norhill at a friend’s invitation, intending to visit Xylia.
Upon arriving at Xylic Studio, they saw Xylia get into a car without license tes. Sensing something was off, they followed.
Fortunately, Aaron had served in the military during his youth, which gave him a certain aptitude for bomb disposal.
The device strapped to Xylia was crude, clearly meant to intimidate rather than kill.
When they found Xylia <b>behind </b>the ruined wall, she was struggling to free herself from the wire.
Even with this exnation, Joshua remained uneasy. He longed to return to Norhill at once.
“How are things going on your end?” Aaron asked.
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“Rtively smoothly<b>,</b>” Joshua replied, then informed him about Dexter’s situation.
Silence fell for a moment before Aaron spoke again.
“Remember to tell Noelle about Dexter’s death.”
Joshua’s tone grew cold. “You can go tell her.”
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“No,” Aaron <b>said </b>firmly. “Her brother died protecting you. You must be the one to exin this matter.
Joshua was silent for a long while. Finally, he muttered, “Understood.”
After hanging up the phone, Joshua hurried back to the capital of Kregonia.
He would resolve the matters here as quickly as possible and hurry back.
Xylia was generally fine; her wrists and ankles were bound by steel wire ropes and needed to be checked again.
While awaiting the results, Eliza held Xylia’s hand <b>and</b>, for a while, expressed concern for her well–being-
“Xylia, do you feel any difort? You’re exposed to wind and rain, so you should guard against a cold. Did the doctor prescribe any cold medication<b>?</b>”
Xylia had met Eliza before.
Previously, when Connor asked her to impersonate the Garcia family’s daughter, Eliza was just as gentle,
Now that she knows Eliza was Joshua’s mother, her feelings have changed once more..
She appeared somewhat uneasy.
I’m fine now. My brother prescribed me some medication, and I will take it shortly. Thank you for saving me today.”
“Silly child, why thank me? This is what we should do.”
As Eliza spoke, she let out a sigh.
“Fortunately, you are unharmed. If anything had happened to you, how could we face my son?”
Leon, standing nearby, was ovee by intense lingering fear.
If he had gone to pick up Xylia earlier, she would not have had to endure such hardship.
In recent days, he and his brothers had never left Xylia’s side, yet even their hidden guards failed to prevent. her abduction.
It was only after the car Xylia had been gone for a long time that they started to chase after it
Fortunately, Xylia was safe.
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Leon said to Xylia, “Xylia, remember, whenever we say we’ll pick you up, we’ll alwayse in person. Even if we can’t make it, we’ll call you ourselves. Never go with strangers again<b>. </b>
His words sounded almost paternal.
Nylia’s ears burned.
Why does this statement sound as though it is instructing a child?‘ she thought.
She simply never imagined that an adult like herself could be kidnapped in broad daylight.
Cyrus came over, carrying the report results.
“Fortunately, Xylia is fine; otherwise, <b>you’d </b>be in for family punishment!”
Cyrus cast a sidelong nce at Leon. Aware of his own mistake, Leon offered no rebuttal.
Xylia quickly said, “Cyrus, don’t me Leon. I was the one who trusted the wrong person.”
<i>“</i>Xylia, you don’t need to speak on his behalf. If he had been on time, no one would have had the chance.”
“But…”
“Enough, Cyrus ced the medication he had brought from the pharmacy on the table and said to Xylia, “You’ve only recently undergone surgery. You must be especially careful during your recovery. Fortunately, there were noplications this time; otherwise, your wound could have resulted in a lifelong condition.”
Xylia flexed her hands and feet.
There was slight pain, but it was manageable.
“I will,” Xylia replied softly.
Cyrus handed the cold medicine to Xylia and said, “Take some cold medicine as a precaution.”
Xylia obediently swallowed it.
Soon after, Kaden arrived, checked on her, then stepped out <b>with </b>Aaron.
Eliza remained by her side until Xylia’s phone rang.
Joshua’s name shed on the screen.
Cyrus saw and, with a cold expression, shifted his
Xylia subconsciously nced at Eliza.
<b>gaze</b>.
“Is <b>that </b>Joshua calling? Answer it quickly; he’s really worried about you.”
Eliza gazed intently at Xylia.
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Cyrus said, “Mrs. <b>Garcia</b>, thank you for saving my sister today. Would you like to step outside <b>and </b>talk?”
Eliza felt that the Sadler brothers were all tough to deal with and seemed quite displeased by their
appearance.
She raised her eyebrows; her son obviously hadn’t managed to win over these brothers–inw.
“Okay,” She stood up and spoke softly to Xylia. “Have a good chat,
The teasing tone caused Xylia’s face to flush slightly.
Only Xylia and Leon remained in the hospital ward.
Xylia answered Joshua’s call.
Joshua’s first words were heavy with guilt. T’m sorry. This happened because of me.”
Xylia was puzzled.
“Why do you say that?”
“Someone is targeting me. You were dragged in<b>.” </b>
Xylia frowned and asked, “So, are you all right<b>?</b>”
She had suspected his sudden trip to Kregonia wasn’t simple. She’d even overheard Kaden mention the Garcia family’s many enemies.
Thinking of how Joshuay on the ground overseas, his whole body covered in blood.
Her heart was in her throat.
“I am fine. I’lle back in a few days.”
“A few <b>days</b>?”
Xylia was confused. “Aren’t you going to Kregonia for two months?”
“You’re hurt. How could I possibly feel at ease here? Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything in the next couple of days. Just focus on getting better.”
They spoke only briefly before he hung up, clearly pressed for time. He had only wanted to confirm her safety.
Xylia <b>nced </b>at Leon, who was seated on the adjacent sofa, and beckoned to <b>him</b><b>. </b>
Leon sat down beside the hospital bed.
“Leon, I feel like all of <b>you </b>are hiding something from me. Can you tell me about it?”
Xylia looked at him pleadingly.
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Leon was silent for a long time before finally saying. “Xylia, in fact, all four of us brothers do not wish for you to be with Joshua.”
Xylia was actually surprised that Leon was so direct.
She waited quietly, heart heavy, for him to continue.
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