Chapter 1320
In North America, lan’s influence was constrained, and the flow of information had trickled to a slow drip. The
circumstances surrounding Fitch’s death still gnawed at him, feeling off–kilter in a way he couldn’t pin down
But calling Fitch was out of the question
Back home. Bernard was still unconscious, and if any connection between Fitch and lan now a fugitive, was
unearthed, even if Fitch was breathing he wouldn’t be able to escape the inevitable thal that would follow
Logic dictated that lan should stay put and wait for news, but if Fitch really was dead, implicated because of him,
how could lan possibly stay calm?
Splashing cold water on his face in the bathroom, lan tried to wash away his disquiet When he emerged, Nydia was
waiting with news
“Patric’s ready to sing she declared
Patric had an innate aversion to Eric, resenting the constant praise of Eric’s achievements that shone brightly in
their community The irritation was clear on his face twisted with a remnant of brutality as he was led out of the
room As he spotted lan, Patric lunged forward, an angry fist cocked, but the cuffs on his wrists and the shackles on
his ankles allowed him only a short advance before being restrained.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis eyes bore into tan’s, and after a moment’s pause, Patric scoffed. “You want intel on the research facility? I’ll
need a moment to ponder. After all, I’ve only received scraps of knowledge in that area
Then bring out Eric He knows that
“Do you think I don’t want him to speak? He’s been courting death over and over, now barely clinging to life. He
only reacts when Maja’s around” flickering at the mention of her name
Patric freshly wounded from interrogation, seized the opportunity to jab at fans sore spot tilting his head back with
a hint of defiance
said his lashes
“Your brother was head over heels for Maja, clinging to a promise they made in the confines of that facility lan, you
just lucked out, slipping into his life while he was away
“Luck is a part of strength, lan retorted, his tone colder than before
In the past, any mention of Eric and Maja would have triggered a much more visceral reaction from lan. But now
knowing who his enemies were, he refused to war of words with Patric
Patric either let Eric come forward or make an effort to assimilate those memories.”
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Comered Patric realized the gravity of his situation. He had influence in North America, and his power was nothing
to scoff at but compared to the underground fighting rings, he was still outmatched lan’s audacity in this instance
suggested that if pushed too far, Patric could well end up with a bullet in him. Nothing seemed beyond (ans capacity
for action
“Maybe a stroll around this seventh floor will jog my memory Patric bargained
lan, seeing his willingness to cooperate, nodded at Nydia to take charge.
“Nydia, have someone shadow him. He may have acquired some of Eric’s pharmaceutical abilities Don’t let him
touch anything, and search him again. Leave humi but the clothes on his back Remember, nothing at all?
Eric was a pharmaceutical prodigy, and in his hands, even the simplest of objects could become lethal
“Rest easy Nydia assured him
Grabbing his blazer from a nearby chair, lan made to leave the room, but Nydia stepped forward, stopping him
Planning a covert trip back home? ian, hear me out Going back now will only stir more chaos in Greenfield I won’t
help if you truly care ordinary woman Have farth in her strength, as she should have in you isn’t that what true
partners do- support each other? Think
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Her words struck a chord with lan
He had always relied on what he had at his disposal to solve problems, somehow forgetting that Maja, too was
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmgrowing stronge but her rate of growth was astonishing Never one to give up in adversity, her resilience had always
been her most shining quality
lan immediately contacted Zoey asking her to connect him with Cornelia She was a seed Maja had planted that
night now bear fruit
Cornelia pulled urgently from a film set showed no hesitation when told to seek out Ormar Casson Instead, her
voice flied with Pennyfeather’s sight returned?
Everyone at Star Movie Group had been worried sick about Maja’s blindness and since there had been no contact
from her wit having heard of laris departure and the core members of the company in the know everyone was on
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“She’s fine lan assured her
ch you at this number, right? Dont worry, ‘li go straight to Omar and
“Good good Mr Raymond
“Thank you”
This was the first time Comelia was directly dealing with lan, and the first time she hear preparing to step out and
meet Omar