Chapter 1320
Chapter 1320
In North America, lan’s influence was constrained, and the flow of information had trickled to a slowdrip. The circumstances surrounding Fitch’s death still gnawed at him, feeling off–kilter in a way hecouldn’t pin down
But calling Fitch was out of the question
Back home. Bernard was still unconscious, and if any connection between Fitch and lan now a fugitive,was unearthed, even if Fitch was breathing he wouldn’t be able to escape the inevitable thal that wouldfollow
Logic dictated that lan should stay put and wait for news, but if Fitch really was dead, implicatedbecause of him, how could lan possibly stay calm?
Splashing cold water on his face in the bathroom, lan tried to wash away his disquiet When heemerged, Nydia was waiting with news
“Patric’s ready to sing she declared
Patric had an innate aversion to Eric, resenting the constant praise of Eric’s achievements that shonebrightly in their community The irritation was clear on his face twisted with a remnant of brutality as hewas led out of the room As he spotted lan, Patric lunged forward, an angry fist cocked, but the cuffs onhis wrists and the shackles on his ankles allowed him only a short advance before being restrained.
His eyes bore into tan’s, and after a moment’s pause, Patric scoffed. “You want intel on the researchfacility? I’ll need a moment to ponder. After all, I’ve only received scraps of knowledge in that area
Then bring out Eric He knows that
“Do you think I don’t want him to speak? He’s been courting death over and over, now barely clinging tolife. He only reacts when Maja’s around” flickering at the mention of her namenovelbin
Patric freshly wounded from interrogation, seized the opportunity to jab at fans sore spot tilting his headback with a hint of defiance
said his lashes
“Your brother was head over heels for Maja, clinging to a promise they made in the confines of thatfacility lan, you just lucked out, slipping into his life while he was away
“Luck is a part of strength, lan retorted, his tone colder than before
In the past, any mention of Eric and Maja would have triggered a much more visceral reaction from lan.But now knowing who his enemies were, he refused to war of words with Patric
Patric either let Eric come forward or make an effort to assimilate those memories.”
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Comered Patric realized the gravity of his situation. He had influence in North America, and his powerwas nothing to scoff at but compared to the underground fighting rings, he was still outmatched lan’saudacity in this instance suggested that if pushed too far, Patric could well end up with a bullet in him.Nothing seemed beyond (ans capacity for action
“Maybe a stroll around this seventh floor will jog my memory Patric bargained
lan, seeing his willingness to cooperate, nodded at Nydia to take charge.
“Nydia, have someone shadow him. He may have acquired some of Eric’s pharmaceutical abilitiesDon’t let him touch anything, and search him again. Leave humi but the clothes on his back
Remember, nothing at all?
Eric was a pharmaceutical prodigy, and in his hands, even the simplest of objects could become lethal
“Rest easy Nydia assured him
Grabbing his blazer from a nearby chair, lan made to leave the room, but Nydia stepped forward,stopping him
Planning a covert trip back home? ian, hear me out Going back now will only stir more chaos inGreenfield I won’t help if you truly care ordinary woman Have farth in her strength, as she should havein you isn’t that what true partners do- support each other? Think
overlooking
Her words struck a chord with lan
He had always relied on what he had at his disposal to solve problems, somehow forgetting that Maja,too was growing stronge but her rate of growth was astonishing Never one to give up in adversity, herresilience had always been her most shining quality
lan immediately contacted Zoey asking her to connect him with Cornelia She was a seed Maja hadplanted that night now bear fruit
Cornelia pulled urgently from a film set showed no hesitation when told to seek out Ormar CassonInstead, her voice flied with Pennyfeather’s sight returned?
Everyone at Star Movie Group had been worried sick about Maja’s blindness and since there had beenno contact from her wit having heard of laris departure and the core members of the company in theknow everyone was on adje
more trouble
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“She’s fine lan assured her
ch you at this number, right? Dont worry, ‘li go straight to Omar and
“Good good Mr Raymond
“Thank you”
This was the first time Comelia was directly dealing with lan, and the first time she hear preparing tostep out and meet Omar