Chapter 267 Never Thought About Relying on Him
Admittedly, he wanted to throw a tantrum.
When Calista mentioned her plan to lure the snake to reveal its hiding place last night, he disagreed.
However, it seemed this woman wasn’t even consulting him for advice at all; she had already made up her mind. She had only informed him for added security
He said he would consider it, but she wasn’t willing to wait that long either. Unfortunately, he had an urgent meeting that afternoon and had to leave for a few hours.
Never would he have thought that this would be enough time for things to go south at this critical
moment.
Nevertheless, seeing Calista leaning there weakly, her eyes red and teary as she stared at him, he couldn’t bring himself to lash out at her.
Lucian pursed his lips. He gulped, reluctantly suppressing his anger.
He began coldly, “Have you always been this stubborn?
She was then, and she still is now.
“If you think there’s something fishy about Mom’s death, I can very well investigate for you. You didn’t need to risk your life like this. You don’t even know exactly who your opponent is! How could you just rush
in like that? You…”
Realizing that he was losing control over his emotions, Lucian took a deep breath and sealed his lips. His use of the word “Mom” was so natural that Calista didn’t even register it.
“Sometimes, you have to take the appropriate risks to achieve your goals.”
She had waited long enough since her initial suspicion. All leads had been cut off, and there was no way
forward. She had to break open a new path, even if it was no wider than a measly thread.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have chosen to disclose her identity, being someone who didn’t like drawing
Retention to herself.
when her mother was still around, she wasn’t keen for her daughter to be in the limelight. Though t
reality proved that she was on the right track.
or on the hill, and the two mysterious men from earlier didn’t these various
end up showing themselves one by one
Lucian bent over and peered into the car at her.
“Have you ever thought about relying on me?”
Calista shook her head, but a nod followed.
“I mean, I did. Didn’t I ask for your help?”
She was taking a risk, indeed, but she wasn’t planning to clash head–on with her life on the line. At the end of the day, she did value her life.
Lucian felt that she would drive him nuts sooner or later. Was that considered asking for his help? She was only scouting for an extra bodyguard. He reached into the car and lifted her out.
“I’ll look into this matter. You don’t need to worry about it anymore. Go back to Capeton tomorrow and just stay put. Don’t stir up any more trouble.”
After transferring Calista into his car, the people he had led here managed to finish up the last bits of the
scene investigation.
“Mr. Northwood, it’s spotless here. It won’t be easy to pinpoint them.”
Calista asked, “Did you see a duck–shaped brooch? It has a hidden camera inside with an audio recording.
She had contacted the security company to give it to her, but it wasn’t until noon today that she received
- it. She was met with a shake of his head.
“We searched the inside and outside of the car; there was no such brooch.”
Anyone who dared kidnap someone so blatantly must have a deep background and extraordinary means. It didn’t surprise Lucian that they left no trace in their wake.
“Let’s call the police.”
Provided that his people couldn’t uncover anything, he didn’t expect the police to find anything useful
wither. It was for the sake of ticking off proper procedures.
There must be a reason for the car to be parked here so conspicuously. If they were to deal with it by
Themselves, it would be a liability if the police caught them.
Think of an excuse yourselves. As long as they don’t cause any more trouble for Callsta.”
red in
car and saw Calista in her drowsy state.
nd ordered. To the hospital
Calista was almost falling asleep when she heard this and pried her eyes open.
I’m fine. I only inhaled a bit of the drug: I’m just a bit tired. We don’t have to go to the hospital. Just take me back to the hotel so I can get some rest.”
“We’re going to the hospital.”
“I’m not going.”
The driver was stuck in a dilemma. Whose order should he follow? Lucian ground his teeth.
“Calista Everhart, this is not a discussion. I’m not in a good mood right now, so you better be obedient. I do not wish to resort to forceful means, alright? I don’t want you to feel like I’m forcing you.”
What did she mean by “only a bit of the drug“? Even a slight overdose of that stuff could be lethal.
Calista didn’t argue further. She was too weak to argue, and it would be futile anyway. This man could be
as stubborn as a mule when he wanted to be.
The effect of the drug hadn’t completely worn off. She had awakened earlier solely through willpower, but now, she felt more at ease sitting in Lucian’s car.
It didn’t help her case–she was asleep almost immediately. Lucian was still waiting for her to retort, but he only felt a sudden weight on his left shoulder.
He turned to find her fast asleep with her head on his shoulder. His long eyelashes cast a dark shadow on
her cheeks
After a trip to the hospital, the medical examination confirmed that nothing was wrong. Only then did they
drive back to the hotel.
Calista was still in her slumber, so Lucian didn’t wake her up. He decided to carry her upstairs.
Outside her room door, Paul was pacing back and forth, overwrought with anxiety.
It wasn’t too late yet, and the other hadn’t returned either, but he couldn’t get through to her on the phone.
He was worried sick and couldn’t help waiting here.
Sexing Lucian step out of the elevator with the girl in his arms, he hurriedly approached.
hat happened to her?
mly replied, “Her legs are weak, so she couldn’t walk.”
ocure–the inhaled drug did indeed take the energy from her lega
Pour’s face darkened
“Do you think you can deceive me a second time for the same reason?”
“Did you think I would use the same reason to deceive you a second time?”
Paul was at a loss for words. This guy was asking for a beating, wasn’t he? He was itching to throw a
punch!
yet again, Calista was sleeping soundly against Lucian’s chest, utterly oblivious to the fact that he was, yet a tarnishing her reputation.
Without another word, Lucian bypassed him to the door. The key card was in Calista’s bag, but his arms were growing sore from holding her all the way. He couldn’t free up a hand to fish for it.
*Aren’t you trying to be a gentleman? Can’t you be a tad more observant and open the door for me?”
Paul was so enraged that he had to fight the urge to ignore him and leave. However, he knew that if he turned away, this scumbag would probably take the opportunity to camp over in her room again.
Exasperated, he walked up to them and pulled out the key card, then proceeded to open the door.
Lucian gently laid Calista on the bed, then fetched a damp towel from the bathroom to wipe down her
face and hands for her.
Meanwhile, Paul stood idly in the room. He wasn’t a young, impulsive lad in his twenties anymore, so it took more than a couple of nonchalant words to make him lose composure.
“What happened?”
It didn’t feel right for her to be in such deep sleep.
“Nothing. Even if something did happen, you can rest assured that it’s been taken care of. You can return
to your room.”
Having made use of Paul, Lucian was ready to drive him out. However, Paul didn’t back down.
“How about a drink upstairs?”
“I’m not interested.”
“Aren’t you curious about Calista’s past? Not even what she used to think of you?”
