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Chapter 92Julie slowly approached and said, "Can I see the necklace?"Although there was curiosity in her voice, there was professional sharpness in her eyes.Jessica's chest heaved as soon as she heard the question. For a moment, she thought that this examination was unnecessary. She raised her hand to take off the necklace, because she herself felt that the jewelry was very ordinary, perhaps not expensive. She didn't want anyone to overdo it. Just then, Marco gently grabbed her wrist.The touch was silent, but firm.Jessica looked at her. Marco's eyes were calm, his face expressionless. He nodded slightly, as if to say, "Stop, don't be afraid."Jessica felt a strange tightness in her chest. She understood that backing down now would mean publicly belittling Marco. Even though she herself felt that the necklace was not that valuable, she lowered her hand. A mixed feeling of shame and doubt was building inside her.Julie took out a small magnifying glass from her bag. A few guests n
chapter 91
Chapter 91 The party hall was filled with light, but the light wasn't quite settling inside Jessica. The golden glint of the chandelier, the soft scent of candles, the clink of crystal glasses—it all combined to make the place look like a perfectly staged picture. And standing in the middle of that picture was Jessica, perfectly put together, Perfect, just as everyone had expected. Her dress made her look even more elegant, but there was a taut vigilance in her eyes—as if she couldn't forget for a single moment that this party wasn't about people coming to see her, but a party to judge her.A crowd of relatives had gathered around her. Some were smiling, some were whispering in low voices, and others were talking loudly—as if Jessica didn't even have the right to be there. Everyone was talking about the same person—Marco."The boy is really very talented," an aunt said, her chirpy voice drifting to Jessica's ears. "I hear he made his own way.""Yes, everyone speaks of his work," ano
chapter 90
Chapter 90Lewis was the first to get out of the car, his face set and eyes showing the toll of exhaustion, yet he composed himself before stepping inside. Lara was then slowly helped out from behind him. A white shawl was draped over her shoulders, her hair disheveled, her eyes heavy with sleeplessness. She was walking, but with every step, it seemed as if the last of her strength was being drained from her body.The moment the two entered the hospital, the silence seemed to shatter. A few female doctors rushed forward, joined by a couple of male doctors. The nurses' eyes held concern, curiosity, and a hint of disbelief."Oh my God, is this the doctor?" one nurse whispered."Yes, that's Lara," another replied.Before Lewis could say anything, a senior female doctor stepped forward, took Lara's hand, and said,"Are you okay? Did you get hurt anywhere?"Lara gave a slight nod. Her voice was weak but clear."I'm… I'm fine."Another male doctor stepped forward and asked,"We need to exam
chapter 89
Chapter 89Cruz couldn't stand before him then. His head was down, his shoulders trembling. The man who had been so full of bravado just minutes before his men was now completely broken.Marco spoke slowly, his voice low but sharp."Do you know what you've done?"Before Cruz could say anything, he was on his knees. Sitting on the floor, he lowered his head as if looking up would be fatal."Boss… I made a mistake. I didn't know he was a doctor. I swear, I didn't know," Cruz said in a trembling voice.Marco took a step forward. The sound of his shoes echoed in the warehouse."Not knowing isn't an excuse," he said. "You kidnapped an innocent man, a doctor—someone who only saves lives?"Cruz's forehead began to sweat."I'm sorry, Marco. Please… I promise, he'll be returned completely unharmed. I'll see to it myself," he said, close to tears.Marco fell silent. There was a few seconds of silence, but the silence only served to break Cruz further."Promises are easy," Marco said. "But the w
chapter 88
Chapter 88 The two leaders were speaking to each other—in whispers, but deliberately loud enough for Marco to hear. Their expressions held hints of amusement, their eyes suspicion, and every now and then a certain irritation—as if they took his presence as an insult.One of the leaders leaned toward the other and whispered,"Bro, this guy... doesn't he look familiar?"The other narrowed his eyes at Marco and was silent for a moment. Then he smirked and said,"Familiar? This guy? A doctor, you say."The first one lowered his voice further, but the words were clear,"Just because he's a doctor doesn't mean it's over. The face, the eyes… I feel like I've seen him somewhere."The second leader snorted—his laugh was scornful."You're seeing him because you're scared. Anyone from our line so clean-cut? So… brilliant? Underworld people don't walk around with that kind of light in their eyes."The first leader sighed, then shrugged, as if to himself,"Yeah, you're right. A guy from our crew
chapter 87
Chapter 87Owl had always been like this. Calm, cold, and impossibly stubborn. A man who had grown up in the shadow of the organization rarely showed his emotions. His life was ruled by discipline, firm in his decisions, and ruthless when necessary. Today's conversation with him had stirred up many old feelings that Marco had buried deep inside. A dull ache was building in the pit of his stomach, one he couldn't quite put a name to.Marco slowly stood up beside the sofa. His eyelids were growing heavy. He remembered the days of the organization—dark corridors, secret meetings, and Owl's detached gaze. He had never seen hesitation or fear in those eyes. But today, there was a caution in that voice that Marco's mind couldn't deny.Luis stood at the other end of the room. He hadn't heard the entire conversation, but he could tell a lot from the color of Marco's face, the slump of his shoulders, and the pace of his breathing. There had been a restraint in Marco's voice during the call, bu
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