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Chapter 252

 In front of Luke, she forced herself to remain calm and nodded. I understand.”

 Luke took Rick downstairs. As he passed Alfred, he gave him a brief nod, a silent greeting.

 Alfred returned the nod, his gaze meeting Rick’s with an unreadable calm.

 left with Rick..

 This reassured Luke that Alfred was firmly on Lea’s side, so he left

 Lea remained silent for a moment before stepping out

 Before she could speak, Alfred said, “It’s someone from Grandpa’s team.”

 She nodded. “You don’t need to get involved. I’ll handle this myself.

 She wanted to defeat ke on her own terms, to be in a position to negotiate with him equally.

 Alfred nodded.

 “Luke mentioned that someone tipped Rick off during the confrontation. I need to find out who that person

 The individual who had tipped off her ally had done her a significant favor. Although this person seemed to be a friend rather than a foe at the moment, she wouldn’t allow someone to keep an eye on herContent property of N?velDra/ma.Org.

 She needed everything under her control

 “I was about to tell you the same thing. It’s one of my people” Alfred’s gaze softened as he looked at her, his eyes filled with tenderness.

 Lea paused.

 “Last time, when you were at Conrad University for the interview, and you were attacked, 1 had poople protect you because I was worried,” he added.

 Lea looked up at him, their eyes close enough to feel the warmth between them.

 At that time, she hadn’t known that Alfred was also a reborn soul or how he felt about her.

 At that moment, Lea felt as if her past life and present life had merged together

 “Go get some sleep: Alfred said, gently stroking her hair. After the surgery, you’re exhausted. If you don’t sleep soon, I’ll have toe and sleep with you

 Lea’s cheeks flushed, and she nodded.

 They took the elevator up to the top floor, where he escorted her to her room.

 She tugged at his cor and said with concem, “You should go rest as well. You must be incredibly busy managing such a

 enterprise,”

 “No wonder he barely slept while we were in Vaporleon City. Even though he didn’t get directly involved in my matters, he stayed by my side and kept up with everything, his eyes showing signs of exhaustion, Lea thought with worry.

 “Alright, you go inside now”

 Alfred watched her enter her room, stood by the door for a while, and only left when he was sure she was sealed before heading back to the clevator

 Outside the hospital, he saw a ck inilitary SUV parked in the shade by the roadside. A tall figure leaned against the vehicle.

 Dressed in ck military gear with glossy boots that made his legs appear longer. He exuded amanding military aura. His skin was smooth, his features deep, and a few stray locks of hair fell across his forehead, giving him a slightly unruly look.

 Seeing Alfred, the man straightened up and greeted him with a somewhat teasing smile. “Hey, Mr. Andrews!”

 I didn’t expect him to be in a rtionship, and with a young girl at that, I thought someone like him would remain single for life. I slidn’t realize he already had a girlfriend, the man thought.

 He had no envy. He thought women were the most troublesome creatures in the world.

 And this girl wasn’t someone to be underestimated. She’s only been in Iverton for a short time, and now she seemned determined to turn the whole city upside down.

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 “Norman, no matter what happens in the next few days, you need to keep things under control”

 Lea had already stirred up trouble with the Oliver family, and her actions might soon attract even more attention

 The power dynamics in Iverton were well-established, and those in power would not tolerate anyone disrupting the situation and threatening their

 interests.

 Lea would be the target of widespread hostility:

 Although Lea didn’t want him involved in her affairs and didn’t want him to worry.

 y about her, he couldn’t help it.

 Recalling everything she had been through in her previous life. Alfred felt it was his duty to protect her.

 Norman narrowed his eyes. “Is Lea really causing that much trouble!

 As long as Alfred was determined to protect someone, no one in Iverton o

 Alfred had intentionally brought Norman back for this reason.

 could touch them.

 Norman had returned ahead of schedule, looking travel-worn. Is it really that serious? he wondered

 Alfred simply smiled with a hint of pride.

 Norman was stunned and thought to himself. Love really does change a person. It’s quite frightening!”

 “So. did you give the Patton family a heads-up ahead of time?” she asked.

 Norman shook his head.

 Then why did he step in to handle the Oliver family’s affairs?”

 Alfred nced back at the hospital, Joey is staying here.”

 “Oh… Norman nodded thoughtfully.

 “Seems like Lea has quite the charm. With his temperament, the only person who could make him step in voluntarily, aside from someone from the Alvarez family, was her.”

 “Let’s see how he performs next. I’m curious about his abilities. Don’t worry. I’ll keep an eye on things from behind and make sure nothing happens to Lea”

 Alfred frowned at him, full of questions. The Patton family only has one heir. Are you trying to create a

 rival for yoursel

 Norman Hess was the eldest son of the Patton family, groomed from a young age to be the family’s sessor

 Now, Norman was deliberately letting his half-brother Lorenzo take the spotlight and develop his skills.

 Norman merely smiled faintly, his deep smile hiding a trace of bitterness.

 “I understand what you mean. I still need to return to headquarters, so I’ll be going now.”

 Norman turned and got into his car, waving a hand back at Alfred

 Alfred stepped aside, clearing the way for the car, and watched him drive off

 Al Andrews Manor in Kentside Carden, the sky was beginning to lighten as dawn approached

 yourself?”

 ke, who hadn’t slept all night, sat at his desk and slumped in his chair with exhaustion. His eyes were red, with bloodshot veins visible.

 Rick still hadn’t returned, and there were no new updates from Conrad Hospital. He found himself unable to sleep

 It had been years since anyone had kept him up all night.

 Lea really is something,” he thought.

 BANG!

 The study door was flung open. “Mr. Andrews, Rick is back!”

 Seeing the look of shock on his face, ke was also startled. “Where is he? Have hime see me.”

 “He’s injured………. He’s in the medical room being treated”

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 The estate had a dedicated family medical room.

 ke got up, and after sitting for so long, he almost stumbled back into his chair. He steadied himself by gripping the desk and made his way out.

 Ray followed, saying, “It was a bodyguard from Riverview Hospital who brought him here…

 ‘Lea is indeed bold, so arrogant that she doesn’t even consider me a threat, and yet she still has the audacity to show up herself, he thought.

 ke walked down the long hallway to the medical room, where the family doctor had just finished his examination and wasing out.

 “How is Rick?”

 The elderly doctor, in his seventies, shook his head, looking grave. “His tendons and ligaments are crushed beyond repair. No matter how hard we try, he might only be able to stand, and he’ll never regain strength in his hands…”

 Rick was a manial ambut. This was essentially a death sentence for him.

 ke’s express changed to one of deep anger.

 He pushed open the door to the medical room and saw Rick lying on the bed.

 His face was injured in several ces, already treated and lindaged. Hisplexion was pale, and his long limbsy limply, resembling a cripple.

 A chill surged from ke’s heart, and he felt a strong sense ofbat readiness.

 The war with Lea was one ke had initiated. Lea had responded with calm assurance and struck hard and urately. As an opponent, ke almost admired her. –

 an opponent, he admired her a little.

 But someone like her actually dares to dream of bing the Andrews family’s heir’s wifet Does she think she’s won! She’s dreaming!’ ke thought.