Chapter 529


    Chapter 529


    If Cynthia had been clear–headed enough at that time and had observed more closely, she would have


    spotted the inconsistencies. However, people are not machines. Even the most intelligent and rational


    person can be negligent, and there was no opportunity for her to rectify this particr oversight.


    In the next two days, Cynthia took care of matters at the Arch International Group, then met with Yves.


    Although Joshua’s bullet had been removed, leaving Yves with no further involvement, she still wanted


    to know more.


    Yves and Cynthia had a good rtionship, so he answered all of her questions and agreed to the favor


    she asked when she left Sean was busy around the clock with matters conceming Joshua. On the 23rd


    of the month, Sean found a breakthrough just as his assistant rushed in, looking flustered.


    “Bass. there’s there’s a visitor.”


    “Get rid of him. There’s no need to panic,” Sean said nonchntly.


    “This person is… a bit special. You should meet him,” his assistant said, his voice trailing off, his


    expressionplicated. Intrigued, Sean asked, “Who?


    “Doctor Yves,” the assistant said obediently.


    Sean fell silent. Yves had always had a low opinion of him, treating him as a stranger whenever they


    met. Why would he suddenlye here?


    “Boss?


    “I understand.” Sean put down his work, adjusted his whiteb coat, and headed outside. His face was


    devoid of the casualness he disyed when meeting Joshua or Cynthia. It was as if he was about to


    meet someone he dreaded.


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    When he stepped out, Yves was sitting in the visitor’s room.


    The base was a testament to the highest levels of modern technology, and the meeting room was no


    exception. As Sean approached, the door automatically slid open, revealing a familiar figure that


    seemed perpetually half–asleep. “Why are you here?” Sean asked.


    Yves said nothing, lounging in a light gray sweater, giving off an air of both lethargy and distance.


    “Did youe to see me?” Sean inquired again when Yves remained silent.


    “Why did you lie to Cynthia? Yves asked, his eyes seemingly as deep as the stars, yet strangely empty


    when one looked closer. Sean was taken aback for a moment, unprepared for the question. However,


    he quickly recovered and feigned ignorance, asking, “What have I lied to her about?”


    “About Joshua” Yves got straight to the point.


    “Did she tell you I lied to her?” Sean was both amused and slightly disconcerted. “Whether you believe


    me or not, I told her the truth about Joshua There was no lie.”


    If there was a lie, it was Joshua’s, not his. Yves remained silent, his thin lips pressed together.


    Suddenly, Sean let out a mncholicugh. “Yes, you will choose to belleve Cynthia, but no matter


    how I exin myself, you choose not to believe me. Is that the case?” he said.


    “Yes,” Yves answered without hesitation.


    The answer stung Sean. He gazed at Yves, his gaze meeting thetter’s pure ck eyes. Yves did not


    flinch or look away. One man was full ofplex emotions, the other utterly emotionless


    In the end, it was Sean who looked away. He chuckled bitterly, his eyes empty when he looked back


    up. “I’m sorry,


    but I can’t give you the answer you’re looking for. Whether Cynthia can ept it or not, Joshua is in the


    condition I told her about.” “I want to see him,” Yves asserted


    “No unrted personnel are allowed to visit,” Sean responded curtly. “You’re hiding something” Yves


    saw through him Instantly.