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    Weapon secured at his side, Avo lifted his hands in surrender, making it clear he posed no threat.


    Laurence gave him a measured look. “You sought me out?”<iframe allow="autoy; attribution-reporting ''src'' https://cm.teads.tv" scrolling="no" title="native" id="teads-native-iframe" sandbox="allow-same-origin allow-scripts" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; border: none; overflow: hidden; disy: block; float: none;"></iframe>


    “I’ve got a message for you,” Avo said. “Your protégé Elena has been searching for you. She wants you to reach out—she needs to talk.”


    The mention of Elena caught Laurence off guard, leaving him momentarily stunned. He had never imagined someone would actually track him down to this ce on her behalf. Back then, he had left in a hurry, without saying goodbye. The operation he had epted demanded total silence—no contact allowed, not even with Elena.


    “I can’t leave this ce yet,” Laurence replied quietly. “There’s no way to reach anyone. Communications are cut offpletely.”


    Avo recognized the truth in those words. In a wastnd like this, not even satellite signals could break through.


    With Laurence unable to leave or make contact, the responsibility of delivering Laurence’s message to Elena now rested with Avo alone.


    Hours slipped by as Avo trekked across the endless wastnd before finally breaking free from the Dead Zone. The moment he picked up a cell signal, he quickly texted Elena, saying, “El, tracked down your mentor. He’s safe, butpletely cut off from the outside world.”


    Elena was caught off guard by his speed—Avo had managed to finish the job two days earlier than nned. She wasted no time. “What’s his condition?”


    Avo’s sinct reply came. “All good on his end.”


    “And what did he say about what I asked?”


    Avo replied without dy. “Commander Rayne told me he doesn’t have a niece. And you’re the only protégé he’s ever had.”


    Elena smirked. Just as she had suspected, N had lied about everything—not just about being the Healer’s protégé, but also about being rted to Laurence. A cold gleam lit up Elena’s eyes. So that was how it was? Then she wouldn’t hold back anymore. She texted back, “Thanks, Avo. That’s all I needed. I shall never forget your great help.”


    Sensing the sudden politeness in her words, Avo hesitated and then responded, “There’s no need to say thanks. d I could do something useful.”


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    Back at the apartment, Wesley emerged from the steam of the shower to find Elena standing silently at the window. Without a word, he slipped his arms around…


    He wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his chin on her shoulder. “You look deep in thought. What’s weighing on you?”


    Ice lingered in Elena’s tone. “It’s about time someone learned what consequences really look like.”


    Every year, the International Advanced Medical Practices Forum set the standard for medical excellence, attracting top minds from every corner of the globe.


    Before Elena made her way out of the Azure Dragon Unit Base, she took a moment to leave a handwritten message for Wesley.


    Meanwhile, high above the city, the Peak Hotel in the bustled with anticipation. Guests gathered early for the annual forum. By the time the clock struck eight, the hotel lobby was already overflowing with celebrated physicians, many marked by distinguished silver hair and quiet confidence. Not a single seat was empty, even though the official start was still hours away.


    Upon arrival, N led her colleagues from the Base Medical Center through the grand entrance.


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