They ran after the car but were quickly left behind. Through the rearview mirror, Miranda saw Nash in the back seat. His tremors were lessening, which made her even more anxious. She feared his life was slipping away."Hang in there, Nash! Stay with me, we're almost there. I will save you, just hold on!" Miranda shouted, trying to keep him conscious.She wouldn't let him die! As long as he held on, she would find an antidote. Miranda drove through winding paths, from the forest to the bustling city, and finally to a remote area. She screeched to a halt at an abandoned factory.The sight of the unfamiliar car on surveillance immediately raised alarms.Miranda jumped out and shouted, "Dad, it's me! Help!"She rushed to the back seat and struggled to lift Nash out. People began emerging from the abandoned factory. They were Seth's trusted men.Seth, observing from the surveillance room, did not panic upon seeing the car. He knew it was Miranda and Nash. This whole situation was
Shelves lined with bottles and jars, test tubes filled with colorful liquids, and the bubbling sound of distillation surrounded them. This was just a part of Seth's lab, which contained both poisons and antidotes. Each was labeled with a code, not a name. The lab housed at least a dozen researchers, fully geared up and working diligently. Nash was placed on a sofa, unconscious.---Nina was taken to the hospital for a full-body check-up. Apart from some scrapes, she was fine. Thanks to Scarlett's protection, she had survived the ordeal. She worried about Scarlett, who had always expressed her loneliness and isolation. Even in the operating room, Scarlett was alone, with no one to visit her. Nina did not want her to be alone and wanted to provide her with some warmth.Nina waited outside the operating room, hoping that when Scarlett woke up, she would see someone who cared about her. Maybe that would give her more hope to live. After three hours, Scarlett was wheeled out
Nina's questioning left James somewhat flustered. "Ma'am, you're overthinking it," James decided to stick to the cover story, which was also Nash's wish. "Captain has official business to handle. It's normal for you not to see him."Nina asked again, "What about Miranda?"James replied, "That, I don't know."Seeing that James did not want to say more, Nina had to stop her questions."Can I stay with Scarlett?" Nina asked."Um... well..." James hesitated."Is it not allowed?" Nina looked at James."It's allowed," James relented, "but Scarlett cannot leave the room without our permission, and you will have to undergo checks when entering and leaving. Those are our rules."As a soldier, James was somewhat rigid, but Nina understood the need for protocol and replied, "I understand."She entered the room, with James watching from outside. He was anxious, still waiting for news from Nash, unsure when they could move forward. Every moment was agonizing, but he knew they could not
She looked at Scarlett lying in the hospital room, thinking Scarlett might have the answers. Nina sat quietly, opened her phone, and checked for information online. The road explosion had made the news immediately, given the connected world they lived in. People were discussing it everywhere, creating a sense of panic.The official announcement simply stated that an anti-crime operation had begun, with no details provided. She asked Kate about it. Kate explained that to avoid public panic, details would only be released once the operation concluded successfully. This meant that the current calm could be the precursor to a larger storm. The operation wasn't over, which likely meant Nash was still on duty.Nina furrowed her brows, feeling the complexity of the situation. Who was the real target of this operation?Looking outside, everything seemed calm. Compared to the chaos she witnessed at the scene, the hospital felt much more serene. At mealtime, James showed his concern b
"The anesthesia wearing off will cause you some pain. Hang in there. It will get better in a couple of days," Nina comforted her.Scarlett seemed relaxed. "It's okay. Pain is no big deal for me. I'm just happy to see you again."Nina sat beside her, tightly holding her hand. "You'll see me often from now on. Everything you've longed for will come true."Scarlett nodded, feeling content. Even a small amount of attention and love made her happy."I want some water."Nina quickly got her some water. Scarlett drank it in a few gulps, feeling a lot better, her throat less sore."Do you want to rest some more?" Nina asked.Scarlett shook her head. "No, I don't want to sleep. I want to enjoy this moment of peace. Even if I'm lying in a hospital, at least I'm living like a normal person now."Without Sawyer's control, she felt truly free for the first time. Having faced death, she now cherished life and wanted to live without regrets.Noticing the guards outside, Scarlett asked, "Who
Scarlett did not understand. "What are you talking about?"Nina looked outside again, noticing James’s occasional expressions of unease. She felt that her suspicions were partially correct. Nash might be trying to gain Seth’s trust and would likely take some calculated risks. The fact that Nash and Miranda were still missing only added to her concerns."James, did Nash go to see Seth?" Nina asked directly."Well..." James hesitated. "Captain will come back. Don't worry about him. If he returns, I'll inform you immediately."Scarlett, catching on, said to Nina, "If Nash really went to see Seth, it’s probably to get the antidote. Seth can make medicines and likely has his own lab. He must have learned from Pharaoh. He wouldn’t waste his skills."Nina's expression grew tense as she turned back to James. "Why didn’t you go with him? You haven’t made any moves. Did Nash go alone? Isn’t that too dangerous?"James was cornered. "Captain didn’t want us to follow.""Big goof, why can’t
"When he’s had enough sleep, he’ll wake up naturally," Seth said calmly, not showing any urgency.Miranda looked at Seth, still worried. "This drug doesn’t have any side effects, right? Will there be any aftereffects?"Seth paused, seemingly contemplating how to respond. At that moment, Nash started to show signs of waking up, moving his fingers slightly. Miranda’s face lit up with joy, and she focused all her attention on him."Nash," Miranda gently shook him. "Are you feeling better now? You should be fine, right?"She wasn’t sure. She didn’t understand these drugs, but she trusted that her father would have a solution.Nash opened his eyes, his head pounding, and after a moment, he focused on Miranda’s face."Nash, it’s me, Miranda. Are you okay?" she asked anxiously.Nash sat up. As soon as he moved, the guns around him were immediately aimed at him. The guards still could not relax.Seeing their wariness, Miranda stepped in to defend him. "What are you doing? Why are y
Seth pointed to another row of vials. "The antidotes are over there."Both the poisons and antidotes were labeled with numbers, making it impossible to distinguish which was which.Seth looked at Nash and continued, "What do you think of my proposal?"Nash turned his gaze back to Seth. "Does it have to be a collaboration?"Seth smiled. "You're about to marry my daughter. I consider you family. If you're unwilling, it shows you don't respect me."At his words, Seth’s men began to shift, ready to draw their guns.Miranda, still worried, pleaded, "Dad, Nash is definitely on my side."She continued to persuade, "Nash, just listen to my dad. He saved you. As long as no one says anything, no one will know what you're up to. You don't have to worry about being exposed!"Her thoughts were always hopeful.Nash simply observed his surroundings. The vials were well-protected, and there likely wouldn’t be any issues."Nash, you still haven't answered me," Seth pressed.Nash asked, "Wher