Jessica had been through heart-stopping moments like this before, but this one was even more thrilling than in the desert. She paled with shock, clutching Mr. Marcus's shoulder tightly, feeling the sensation of weightlessness..."Don't be afraid, I've got you..." Mr. Marcus whispered...With a splash, they plunged into the sea. Almost simultaneously, the plane exploded...Flames erupted, debris scattered...Mr. Marcus pulled Jessica to the surface from the depths of the sea. Because it had happened so suddenly, Jessica swallowed several mouthfuls of seawater, coughing desperately as she clung to Mr. Marcus, struggling to catch her breath.As she regained her strength, Mr. Marcus suddenly grabbed the back of her head and kissed her fiercely, almost as if he were trying to devour her rather than kiss her. His kisses were intense, his bites wild, and she tasted blood on her lips.It was a frenzy born of surviving death.Nerves, excitement, fear, and the almost ecstatic joy of narrowly es
"Could it be Saxon's people coming?" Jessica asked anxiously.Mr. Marcus pondered. He had signaled the Ghost Gang. If they received it, they would quickly determine that they were at sea. It could be the Ghost Gang's people, but it could also be Saxon's.After all, this was a border area, and it was convenient for people from both sides to come.Suddenly, the sound of the helicopter circling above them sounded again. It was a stealth helicopter, hidden in the sky, and only Saxon's voice floated on the sea surface. "Mr. Marcus, I know you're down there. Come out, don't push your luck."His voice carried a hint of cold laughter, making Mr. Marcus and Jessica furrow their brows.However, another voice, young and cold, also came through the sea breeze. "This is the ocean, there is plenty of fish and plenty of nets. Saxon, I'm ready to fight you!""Henry..." Jessica and Mr. Marcus both shouted Henry's name when they heard this voice, especially Jessica. She was so excited, tears streaming
The diving plane couldn't withstand the intense machine gun fire and had to pull back.Bullets rained down on the sea, and Jessica's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might leap out of her throat, the noise was deafening. They were trapped in the water, with nowhere to go, and one wrong move could mean death for them.It was the first time she had witnessed such an intense aerial battle up close; it was truly terrifying.Bullets fell like rain on the sea surface, shells exploded, and there was a chilling sense of danger. The firelight cast a red hue over the area, shocking Jessica to the core..."Charge forward, catch them, at any cost," Saxon ordered sternly. He would not allow those so close to escape; if they did, it would be nearly impossible to catch them again.A nimble fighter jet suddenly dove down, and Henry's brow furrowed. Amid Panther's exclamation, Henry remained calm. "Let's see what Edward's high-speed magnetic pulse scanner can do," he said calmly.Antonio smi
The planes soon landed, all touching down in the castle.Victor, Camellia, Rose, and the others were there, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Mr. Marcus and Jessica were safe."Brother Marcus, Sister-in-law, you two look quite disheveled..." Camellia laughed. "Brother Marcus, I should capture this moment for posterity.""You little rascal," Mr. Marcus laughed and teased back. Knowing that Camellia, Rose, and Henry were all fine put his mind at ease.Henry eagerly wanted to hug Jessica but was firmly halted by her. It then dawned on him that his mommy carried a virus. Panther had already mentioned it. As he looked at his parents' hands clasped together, his heart sank slightly."Dad, Mom, you both... Antonio, could you check on them quickly?" Henry's first instinct was to turn to Antonio. After all, he was the Miracle Doctor; there was no illness he couldn't cure."Got it, got it, don't worry," Antonio chuckled."A virus?" A tall, blond, blue-eyed hunk blinked. "Snow
After a detailed examination and blood analysis by Antonio, his usually composed face bore an unusual gravity, giving Henry a sense of foreboding.Back when Jessica was hit and infected, the doctors said she'd need an amputation to survive. Antonio didn't even spare her a glance, leaving with a sarcastic remark, striding into the lab. It seemed as if there were no illnesses in the world that Miracle Doctor Antonio couldn't handle. Last year, Victor got shot 23 times, but Antonio didn't bat an eyelid. He remained calm and collected. In his field, he was a legend. There shouldn't be any illness that troubled him.Yet this time, as Truman predicted, the virus wasn't Antonio's forte. The grave expression on his face hinted at trouble. Truman patted Antonio's shoulder sympathetically, expressing his understanding."You've finally encountered a tough case. It's rare," Truman said, friendly yet sardonic. "Like when Henry's computer skills were outmatched by the Duncan and Herman duo."Antoni
At noon, five fighter jets took off from the castle, and three helicopters ascended into the sky, all heading towards Melilla. Victor, Truman, and Robin were all on board.Actually, Victor could have handled this alone. There was hardly any challenge in the world that could make the three major terrorist leaders act together. Truman was bored, and so was Robin. Besides, the Mafia couldn't cause trouble at the moment; it was a time for recuperation. They just wanted to flex their muscles.In the research lab, chaos reigned. Over a dozen virus experts were in a state of panic.Antonio's expression was even more serious. For the first time, he seemed at a loss. His usually indifferent and aloof brows were almost knitted together."Mr. Antonio, who on earth developed this virus?" asked the head of the virus expert team. "I've been in this field for nearly 40 years, and I've never seen such a ruthless virus.""The Mafia's research," Antonio said, his eyes fixed tightly on the virus molecul
Rose pointed to Herman, who seemed ghost-like.Camellia's smile faded slightly, and she innocently asked, "Darling, who bullied you? Tell wifey, wifey will beat him up for you."Herman was quite amusing. He pointed straight at Camellia and complained bitterly, "Wifey, you bully me."Everyone else, "..."Marcus suppressed a smile, not wanting to undermine Camellia's authority. The innocent Herman was clearly Camellia's nemesis. All her tricks and schemes were useless against him; he was like a child, expressing his dissatisfaction with the most direct actions. He had no concept of subtlety.Camellia chuckled softly. "Are you saying you want me to beat myself up?"Herman, reluctant, stared daggers at her and rushed over, grabbing Camellia's sleeve and whining, "Wifey, who is he? Why are you so good to him? You're seducing him!"Camellia gently patted Herman's face and smiled alluringly. "Darling, how can you accuse wifey like that? He's hundreds of miles away from me. How could I seduce
They chatted and laughed all the way to Jeddah, where the plane landed on a private airstrip.It was an expansive estate, like an oasis, with vast date palm groves and dense clusters of palm trees. In the center of the courtyard, there was an exquisite fountain pool. The elegant villa courtyard was lush with various exotic flowers and grasses. The estate had an ancient feel, exuding a heavy sense of history. Crystal lotus petal chandeliers hung in the curved corridors, adding to the beauty. The walls were covered in ivy, giving a verdant feel.The maids who greeted them were all dressed in black robes, black veils, and black sandals, the typical Arabian attire. They led them to the hall.Camellia greeted them cheerfully, earning a light laugh from them. One of them chuckled in English, "Master is going to have a headache again."Despite the scorching summer heat in Jeddah, the hall was refreshingly cool. Antonio, with his keen observation, noticed that the walls were carved from jade