Chapter 3360 You're The One SeducingOnce Shanks' figure had completely disappeared from view, Luca finally regained a bit of her composure. She felt an intense cold. It was so cold it felt like she could hardly breathe.
Whenever it cto Nyla's safety, she lost all ability to stay calm.
Luca quickly made her way up to the third floor. Shanks had already gone back to his room. She walked absentmindedly to the last room and pushed the door open.
She entered the room, closed the door, and locked it behind her. Then, she used the device that Luke had given her to scan the room. Once she confirmed there were no listening devices or surveillance cameras, she took out her phone and dialed his number.
The phone rang twice before it was answered.
"Luca, are you okay?" Luke's concerned voice filled her ear.
Luca trembled. She could feel the cold seeping into her body, and her words were shaking from the chill.
"Luke, there are two things I need to tell you," said Luca.
Luke frowned when he heard the seriousness in her tone. "What is it?" *The first thing is, I've gone through all of Shanks' research data. There don't seem to be any major problems. I think his groundbreaking research is likely to succeed," explained Luca.
Luke furrowed his brows. He had previously been doubtful about the research and had even asked Johann about it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJohann expressed concern that such research was unlikely to succeed due to its radical nature.
"What about the second?" Luke tried to speak softly to comfort her.
*The second thing is, Shanks might know about our plan. He just warned me. He said that it would be fine to destroy the Island of Despair, but we can't touch his research. Otherwise, he won't letoff the hook." Luca paused for a moment. "Luke, I'm not afraid of him threatening me, and you know that. I'm just worried about Nyla. So, when we make a move, let's try to avoid damaging the lab if we can." Luca had her reasons for saying this.
Even though she had learned a lot from Shanks, she could not replicate his rapid progress in drug research. If he had poisoned Nyla, it might take her stto find the cure.
Hence, Luca needed to make things clear with Luke.
*He's a genius in drug research, but he's also a madman. The fact that he would givesuch a warning means it's his final one. Our previous operation has already upset him. We can't afford to anger him again. If we protect his research, it might even be beneficial to us." "Alright, I got it," Luke replied after a moment of silence. Then, he continued, "Don't worry. My men have already checked it out. His lab is structurally different from the other buildings. It won't be easily destroyed. When we attack, as long as we're careful not to damage the lab's locks, the things inside will be safe. His research will be preserved." Luca let out a sigh of relief.
"Luke, everything I'm doing now is for the sake of our child. Our child will be safely returned to us, right?" Luca was seeking reassurance from him to calm her heart.
*Yes, she'll definitely cback safely," assured Luke.
Their child would definitely return to them safely.
Luca took a deep breath, feeling reassured after hearing his response.
*Things on my end will be wrapped up soon. Wait for my good news," said Luca. After telling Luke everything, her heart calmed down a little.
Only Luke could soothe her anxiety.
Luke responded, "Yes, don't worry. Not only are we waiting for Nyla to cback, but the elders at hare also waiting for her. With so many people ready to welcher, she'll definitely return safely. Everything will be fine. Don't worry." "Yes, our child will definitely cback safely." Luca felt even more at ease after his reassurance.
As long as Shanks did not interfere, their chances of success would be much higher.
*Alright, I still need to go over the data here. The clinical trial is tomorrow. Once I finish reviewing, I'll get srest. I need to be in the best condition," added Luca.
"Okay, good night," replied Luke. His heart ached as he listened to her.
The woman he was supposed to protect was now facing all this alone.
He should be there to protect her.
With that thought, Luke made a silent decision in his mind.
After hanging up, Luca went over the critical data one more tbefore pulling the blanket over herself and preparing to rest.
Just as she closed her eyes, she noticed a strange smell in the air! It was knockout gas! Luca frowned and immediately held her breath. A moment later, someone attempted to open the door. However, she had locked it, so the person could not get in. The silence outside followed almost immediately.
A hint of murderous intent flashed across Luca's eyes. She quickly sat up, opened the windows, and turned on the air conditioning's ventilation system. Less than half a minute later, she gently sniffed the air, and the scent of knockout gas had completely dissipated.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe let out a sigh of relief.
Lying back down, she knew the person who had tried to open her door would not just give up. She stayed still, waiting for them to return.
After a while, she heard the sound of the door lock turning.
She closed her eyes and slowed her breathing, pretending to be unconscious.
The man entered the room, closed the door behind him, and turned on the lights.
As he looked at Luca lying on the bed, he smirked. "I thought you were tough, but that's all yo@gọt? One whiff of Knockout gas, and you're out cold? Tsk, tsk, look at you. You're going to spend the night with me, aren't you?" Even with her eyes closed, Luca could tell who it was from the voice. As the man leaned in, she suddenly lifted her leg and struck with all her might.
The man let out a scream and rolled off the bed.
Luca immediately got up, stepped out of bed, and narrowed her eyes at him. "You? How dare you touch me?" "You... You damn woman!" The man covered the injured area with one hand and pointed at Luca with the other." I'll kill you!" *Using dirty tricks like drugs to deal with me? Let's see who ends up killing who!" Luca was not intimidated by his words. She shot him a fierce glare and then opened the door.
The man's scream earlier had already attracted a crowd of onlookers from the base.
Luca narrowed her eyes. As she looked at the people outside, she spotted Gerald. "Aren't you going to cin and drag this man out?" Gerald quickly called to the others, "Hurry, drag him out."
Luca added, "This needs to be reported to the boss. He druggedand tried to hurtMake sure this ме gets reported tomorrow. Don't even think about covering for him. You know who I am. If you cover for him, don't blme for not being nice." A chill seeped down Gerald's spine. As he looked at the man writhing on the floor, fear crept into his heart.
Luca's kick had been so fierce that it left the man in this state.
Gerald replied, "Y-Yes, I'll report it."
When the man heard that it was going to be reported to Abel, he m quickly pointed at Luca and shouted, "You slut! I didn't drug you; you were I the one seducing me! Ouch, that hurts so much!"