Chapter 1233


    Chapter 1233 By Her Side


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    After entering the study, Cooper clenched his fist and lightly punched Armand in the chest, then said


    through gritted teeth, “You could have sent us a message or something to say that you were alive all


    this time. Do you have any idea how guilty I felt whenever Mandy asked when you guys wereing


    home? I couldn''t even bring myself to lie to her!”


    Armand rubbed his chest. Smiling faintly, he replied, “I know you and Steven would take good care of


    the kids. Thanks for holding down the fort for us.”


    “Screw you.” Cooper scoffed, then asked grimly, “Didn''t Geneve back with you?”


    Armand''s eyes darkened. “She''s still unconscious.”


    He had not immediately looked for Genevieve and the others after arriving in Dartan. Knowing


    Genevieve, he knew the only way he could save her and himself would be to n meticulously ahead.


    While the rescue mission had been a sess, Genevieve ended up losing too much blood after she


    was shot by Zephyr. By the time she was rushed to the hospital, her breathing had stopped.


    The doctors had managed to revive her, but she was in critical condition. Her breathing had been weak,


    and her heart stopped beating on several asions.


    Armand remained by her side through it all. He dared not sleep a wink, terrified that if he did, he would


    wake up to see Genevieve dead.


    At that point in time, staying with her was his top priority, and nothing else mattered to him.


    Fortunately, medical technology was advanced enough to turn things around for Genevieve. The


    doctors carried out treatment using only the best medical equipment and prescription, and, much to


    Armand''s relief, her condition stabilized after a few months.


    Armand narrowed his eyes slightly and said, “I wouldn''t havee back here if things weren''t getting


    out of hand.”


    He hated having to leave Genevieve alone overseas. but he had no choice.


    “It was my fault. I thought those guys were as easy to handle as Edward. I underestimated those sly old


    foxes.” Cooper rubbed his temples, and he sounded defeated.


    “Don''t beat yourself up,” Armand consoled him. “You did well enough by finding enough evidence to


    overturn Gerald and Robert''s case. I bet the Gaudette family is pissed off. Besides, you were dealing


    with formidable opponents.”


    Cooper felt slightly better after hearing this. “Mayor Taylor is stepping down due to health issues. I met


    with Gerald this afternoon and found out that the new mayor isn''t someone from the Gaudette family.”


    Armand chuckled. “Well, myst name isn''t Gaudette, now is it?”


    Cooper looked up at that moment and met the other man''s gaze. When he realized what Armand


    meant, his eyes lit up. “So, you''ve been in contact with Robert and Gerald all along?” He punched


    Armand in the shoulder. “I''m impressed!”


    “I''ve always known the Gaudettes are an ambitious bunch, but I didn''t care.” Armand narrowed his


    eyes slightly as his gaze turned menacing. “But, that was before they hurt somebody they shouldn''t


    have.”


    Cooper frowned. “Speaking of which, how did Zephyre into the picture? Surely, he can''t be so


    smart as to predict your every move, right?”


    Even if Zephyr were that intelligent, Cooper remembered Frank saying that he and Genevieve were the


    only ones who knew about the n to take out the mafia.


    Moreover, even if Frank did figure out that the meeting with Genevieve on the yacht was a trap, he


    couldn''t possibly have foreseen that Frank would strike the mafia at the same time.


    When Zephyr managed to evade death and escaped to Mysonna, it took him little to no time to set up a


    full-fledged business for himself. This could only mean that he had received intel and made


    preparations in advance.


    “That''s because Zephyr had a mole in Lostaria''s police headquarters. Apparently, it''s someone from the


    Gaudette family,” Armand answered darkly.


    Cooper''s expression turned grave. He appeared surprised by the Gaudette family''s power and


    influence. “I did hear Frank mention that the mole in the police headquarters is an executive, but he''s


    yet to find out who it is.” He paused in thought, then questioned, “So, what did Zephyr give the


    Gaudette family in exchange for this intel?”


    “Zephyr started a business here in Chanaea, didn''t he?” Armand leaned against the table. “He''s got


    plenty of connections and arge business portfolio. There are some ces that need GDP, and


    politicians are always looking to polish up their track record and climb thedder in order to better help


    the Gaudette family.”


    At the mention of this, Cooper suddenly recalled something else. “I heard Eurydice''s cousin is about to


    be the minister of the Department of Public Information. Wouldn''t you be at a disadvantage if the


    Gaudette family were to gain control of the media?”


    “No,” Armand replied with a cryptic smile.