Wilfred''s smile remained, the mole at the corner of his eye bing more pronounced. "Isn''t this what you wanted to know? I''m just telling the truth." Nina could not quite read him. With a single nce, she could see the entire space, and she was sure that Miranda was not there.


    She doubted the truth of his words. "How can I trust what you''re saying?"


    "What would I gain by lying to you?" Wilfred looked at the desk. "Here are the records of Miranda seeking my help. You can see for yourself."


    Nina picked up the medical records and reviewed them. Indeed, it showed Miranda hade to him for help.


    The regr doctors could not cure her, but he could. His medical skills seemed impressive. He was capable of inducing and restoring hearing loss. Everything fit.


    "You know the truth now, aren''t you afraid for your life?" Wilfred had moved close to her, his words dropping from above.


    Nina looked up at him, genuinely feeling a bit panicked. This man''s background was unknown, and she was in his territory. Dying here was not out of the question. Still, she had mustered the courage to follow him in.


    She nced at the surgical tools on the table, instinctively clenching her fists. She feared he might actually harm her. "You must have gained a lot from helping Miranda. I can offer you double whatever benefits you received from her. There''s no need for bloodshed. Everything can be negotiated. I value my life and hope you can grant me this chance."


    Wilfred leaned on the desk, lowering himself, and coldly said, "One should never lose their integrity."


    Nina grew more nervous, her eyes fixed on his fingers, fearing he might grab a surgical knife and attack her. She was nervous but she had to negotiate. Clutching the medical records tightly, she was determined to clear Zoe''s name. "I..."


    At that moment, Wilfred chuckled softly.


    Nina was taken aback.


    Wilfred moved away from her and sat down across the table. "In fact, I''ve never been one for integrity."


    Despite his words, Nina''s heart


    tightened Whether he was being truthful or not, it did not benefit her in any way. Someone as


    ver


    unpredictable as him could easily betray her at any moment.


    "Can I really have these medical records?" Nina asked, extending her hand. "I can pay you this much."


    "Sure," Wilfred replied. "It would be a waste not to take this deal."


    Nina sighed in relief and quickly put the records in her pocket. "Good, I''ll transfer the money right away."


    She pulled out her phone and scanned the QR code on his desk.


    Afterpleting the transfer, she hurriedly left, not wanting to linger.


    "Wilfred Yates!" he eximed just as she turned to leave.


    Nina stopped, momentarily stunned, and then turned back to look at him.


    Wilfred''s gaze fixed on her and he smiled slightly. "That''s my name."N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    She stared at him for a few seconds, he


    Ke genuinely wanted


    know his name. She nodded "Got it."


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    She quickly exited.


    Wilfred did not move, watching her until she disappeared from sighte Then he tilted his head back andughed out loud. In the empty room, the eerieughter echoed, creating a terrifying and sinister atmosphere.


    As Nina stepped outside, just as she descended the stairs, she was grabbed by a hand.


    Already on edge, she instinctively struck out with both hands at the unexpected contact.