Female Novel
Chapter 735
The two continued to talk for a while.
Jean finally hung up the phone when Neera reminded him that he needed more rest.
Neera slept well that night, something she hadn't done in a long time.
The next day, she felt much more energized and went to work with enthusiasm.
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Back in Kingsview, Jean spent an additional two days at the research center.
Ian arranged his meals for him.
Seeing Jean eat with more appetite than before, the weight of worry that Ian had carried for days started to lift.
"It's good that Mrs. Beauvort and Osbert are here to look after you. You seem to be recovering well," Iancommented.
Jean gave a slight nod in agreement, saying, "Yes, I'm feeling much better and stronger. I believe I'll be ready toleave by tomorrow."
However, Ian couldn't shake off all his concerns.
"Are you sure about leaving tomorrow? It's not a decision to take lightly. You should stay here and rest up a bitmore. Mrs. Beauvort was adamant that you shouldn't push yourself too hard."
As Jean continued eating his soup, he replied, "Don't worry. Osbert and I have discussed it, and he believes homerest will be sufficient."
Then, he changed the topic, and Jean questioned, "Have there been any updates on Thora's whereabouts?"
Knowing he couldn't dissuade Jean otherwise, Ian decided to give up. He answered honestly, "I've dispatchedmore men searching for her, but so far, we've found nothing."
Clearly, he was dissatisfied, this wasn't the answer he was hoping for.
"And Alistair? Any progress there?"
"We're coming up empty," Ian admitted. "I sent people to interrogate him, but so far, we've found no connectionbetween him and Thora. He remains adamant that he knows nothing."
"So, she just vanished into thin air?"
Jean cast a sidelong glance at Ian.
Feeling the intensity of that look, Ian felt a shiver run down his spine and a prickling sensation on his scalp.
He offered a regretful apology, saying, "I'm sorry. I failed. She's managed to evade us. I'd turned Kingsviewupside down, but I couldn't find her. The only plausible explanation at this point is that she might have left thecountry before her actions were exposed." novelbin
Jean narrowed his eyes. A cold glint passed through his eyes.
"We've let her get ahead of us! Tell our men to keep searching for her. Leave no stone unturned; I want herfound!"
Ian stood straight and responded, "Roger that, sir!"
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Later in the day, Seren paid a visit to Clarence's residence.
She confronted him, saying, "Jean is set to leave the research center tomorrow. Are you just going to sit idly byand watch?"
Ever since his expulsion from the board of directors, he had lost his influence. Numerous of his powers andprofitable ventures had been snatched away.
Anger started to build up inside him. Seren's question made him lose his temper.
He snapped back, "Do you think I want any of this? I'm doing everything in my power to find a way!"
The problem was that he no longer had any influence in the company.
The top-tier executives were previously adept at riding the wave and taking advantage of the situation. Theytreated him politely before he lost his powers, and everyone distanced themselves from him.
Left isolated and powerless, what options did he really have?
Clarence's vehement outburst made Seren feel wronged.
She reasoned, "Are you the only one who is having a hard time? Don't you think I'm also struggling? I'm herebecause I care and hope we can find a solution together."
Clarence's followers remained shareholders, but their status and power have diminished greatly.
Instead of benefiting from recent events, they'd encountered many silent losses. Their powers were stripped, andtheir roles were made redundant. Many of their projects were taken away.
Seren felt increasingly cornered by the circumstances.
Clarence grew even more agitated with her complaint.
"What's Jean's deal? Is kicking me out not enough? He has to keep insulting me. He's just a weakling; when is hegoing to die? Why doesn't he just die already?"
Seren's eyes widened in disbelief.
She hesitated, then asked, "What...what are you hinting at?"
Clarence sneered coldly. He just glanced at her and said nothing.
That chilling look gave Seren an inexplicable sense of foreboding. She had goosebumps all over.
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An alarm blared throughout the research center that night as darkness fell, breaking the silence.
Jean was awakened from his sleep. Jean quickly sat upright and asked, "What happened?"
The noise also jolted Ian awake, who was groggy.
He cautiously moved toward the window, trying to discern the cause of the disturbance. He turned around andurged, "Sir, I'll go out and check."
After that, he strode out of the room.
When he reached the corridor, he heard intense fighting noises, and panicked yells reached his ears.