Chapter <b>279</b>
Lea turned <b>around </b>and touched Alfred’s face. She smiled. Tll have plenty of time to catch up on sleep soon.”
After a brief moment of <b>eye </b>contact, Alfred <b>understood </b>her meaning.
“Be good and get some rest. His face muzzled her temple. His <b>voice </b><b>was </b>low and enticing, filled with a bewitching charm.
Lea’s mind was already extremely overworked. She had just performed a very difficult surgery not long ago <b>and </b>handled so <b>many </b>other things she didn’t rest, her body would copse<b>.</b>
“Alright.” She looked closely at Alfred’s eyes, noticing the redness and the bloodshot appearance. He was exhausted too. He must have been bus with work again.
Alfred had never discussed his work in detail, and since the assassination attempt in Vaporleon City, she knew his base was overseas,
Whether he kept it secret out of necessity or simply didn’t want to <b>share</b>, she didn’t <b>mind</b><b>.</b>
She said, “You should get some good rest too.”
more intense.
Alfred’s gaze <b>grew </b>more
Lea stuffed the printed materials into a drawer,
r, and they left theb together, heading to her dorm.
The dorm, which doubled as <b>an </b>office, was tidy and cozy, like a small home.
After washing up. Lea emerged from the bathroom to find Alfred lying on the bed. His long legs <b>almost </b><b>hung </b>off the end, exuding a seductive
charm
She walked over, tossed the <b>towel </b>she used to dry her <b>hair </b>onto the bedpost, and straddled his waist.
“Lea” Water droplets from her wet hair fell onto Alfred’s chest, making his voice hoarse.
“Be good and get some… Before he could finish the <b>word </b>“sleep. Les bent down and stopped him with a kiss.
An hourter, Leay in Alfred’s arms, tracing the lines <b>on </b>his palm as if observing a beautifulndscape.
She felt weak all <b>over</b>, and her voice was soft. “Milton came to see mest night and offered his help. I refused. Mentioning Milton made her expression turn cold briefly before bing gentle <b>again</b>.
Not waiting for Alfred to respond, she <b>continued</b>, “I have you, and that’s enough. I <b>don’t </b>need anyone else’s help.”
Alfred raised <b>an </b>eyebrow.
exined her n
Lea rolled over, resting on his chest. “So, I need your help. She then expl
The contented Alfred lifted her delicate chin. It was indeed difficult to refuse in such a moment and setting. “Miss Berry, you really have mepletely wrapped around your finger.”
Lea smiled softly, her fingertips tracing the bridge of his nose. “Don’t worry, I wouldn’t let anything happen to myself, I can’t bear to lose you.”
Alfred gazed at her
or for <b>a </b>moment, his concern and worry hidden <b>in </b><b>his </b>eyes. “If <b>there’s </b><b>any </b>danger, call me. I’ll always be <b>here</b>.”
“Alright,” Lea promised him.
<b>She </b>took a short nap. After waking up and getting ready in the afternoon, she headed straight to theb,
Lea detected theponents in the Tyrant Dragon’s blood. In her <b>past </b>life, she had also researched gene drugs. With her photographic memory, the vividly recalled most of her past experiences and encounters.
By modeling and writing forms, she could virtually recreate these <b>drugs</b>. Then, by tracing theponents, she could theoretically uncover the production and distribution channels behind the gene drugs.
Of <b>course</b>, Lea did not hold out too much hope. If these people could produce such drugs, they likely had the means to avoid detection.
After a <b>day </b>and a night, the public opinion surrounding Riverview Hospital garnered widespread attention.
The hospital’s official social media ount rified that they had never researched gene drugs, diamissing online ims <b>as </b>baseless.
vouched that <b>they </b><b>had </b>never engaged in
Dwayne also posted online, asserting that he had witnessed the establishment of Riverview Hospital and vo any illegal activities.
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Chapter 279
He mentioned that he had known Lea since she was a <b>child</b>, praising her as an outstanding student.
Due to the Oliver family incident, <b>this </b>director gained significant online fame, <b>and </b>his statement stirred some reactions. However, it was quickly
drowned out by the ongoing public uproar.
By nightfall, the armed police <b>unit </b>that had arrested <b>Yannis</b><b>, </b>apanied by a team of medical experts, surrounded Riverview Hospital. They began searching thebs, pharmacies, and other areas thoroughly. The searchsted over two hours. finally ending past ten <b>at </b>night.
In theb, still wearing herb coat, Lea checked the time and nced toward the door
Suddenly, the door was kicked open. The squad leader<b>, </b>along with several subordinates, stormed in They were armed and ready.
Ordinarily, people would tremble in fear at such a sight.
“<b>Are </b>you Lear” The squad leader approached her, looking her over.
Lea wore a cap and mask, only her eyes were visible, yet those eyes showed no fear. She removed her <b>mask</b>. “Yes.”
The leader’s gaze faltered slightly. Despite having seen her photo and knowing her features, the face before him was strikingly young and beautiful.
Such looks seemed more fitting for the spotlight of the show biz, adored by young fans everywhere. No, actressescked her demeanor. He <b>had </b>never encountered a target like this before.
Lea observed him too. She <b>had </b>no impression of this man: Jonah and Shannon had also investigated him<b>, </b>providing her with feedback that he was an ordinary institutional officer without any notable background
However, such <b>individuals </b>typically acted under the orders of higher–ups. So far<b>, </b>they remained clueless <b>about </b>the mastermind behind the scenes. The leader said, “We have evidener of gene drugs and other illicit substances in your <b>hospital</b>. As the legal representative and principal investigator, we are cing you under arrest <b>ording </b>to the bow
Lea merely looked up at him without a word. Given the scale of this operation, it would be surprising if they didn’t <b>find </b>something.
She said nothing. She removed her cap andb coat to reveal slim pants that entuated her straight legs, a <b>simple </b>T–shirt, and a mid–length thin
trench coat
The leader hadn’t expected her calmness, herck of defense or exnation. He felt <b>a </b>surge of unease but quickly dismissed it, focusing on his task of bringing her in.
“Take her away,” he instructed his subordinates
Two officers stepped forward, cuffed Lea, and escorted her out
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