Chapter 309


    “So, the person who took you is the big shot of thispany?” Gavin asked, his words dripping with


    curiosity.


    Marina’s expression flickered slightly as she rified, “Not necessarily the big shot, but definitely


    connected to this


    Gavin’s sharp eyes narrowed with determination as he said, “I’ll dig into it right away. No secrets can


    hide from me.”


    “Alright.” Marina nodded, her trust in Gavin unwavering.


    With that, Gavin turned around and swiftly departed.


    The room now held only Marina and Simon.


    Just as Simon was about to speak, a resounding knock echoed through the door, causing Simon’s


    brows to furrow.


    Simon Hernandez frowned.


    “Is Gavin back again?” Marina asked. Curious, she prepared to open the door.


    Simon, however, gently pulled her back.


    Puzzled. Marina questioned, “What’s wrong?” as she peered into Simon’s eyes.


    Simon’s voice dropped to a low whisper as he reassured her, “Don’t worry about it.”


    “Maybe he has something to tell us. Besides, he’s your secretary,” Marina replied as she tried to break


    free from Simon’s


    embrace.


    But in the next moment, a shout came from outside the door.


    “Simon, are you in there? I know you’re in there, so open the door!”


    Marina frowned upon hearing the voice. She then squinted at Simon behind her.


    “Why is he here too?” she asked.


    The voice outside the door belonged to Jeffery.


    “That’s why I told you not to worry about it.” Simon had no intention of getting up to open the door.


    After all, he had not seen Marina for days, and now he just wanted some quiet time together.


    He did not want to pay attention to Jeffery.


    “Alright, enough. I’ll go open the door,” Marina said. While Simon did not want to attend to Jeffery,


    Marina could not ignore him. She patted his hand, indicating him to stop.


    While Simon did not want to attend to Jeffery, Marina could not ignore him..


    She patted his hand, indicating him to stop.


    Simon’s gaze darkened. Although he was a little unhappy, he let go of Marina’s hand.


    Marina, who had regained her freedom, immediately got up and walked towards the door.


    As soon as she opened it, she saw Jeffery raising his hand, about to knock on the door. Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    As their eyes met, both parties fell silent for a moment.


    Are you… okay?” After a while, Jeffery asked in a low voice.


    “What could be wrong with me?” Marina replied as she looked at him calmly.


    Jeffery struggled to speak as the words got stuck in his throat.


    “Come in. Let’s talk.” Marina stepped aside, making way for him.


    Jeffery walked in immediately.


    Upon entering, he saw Simon sitting on the sofa, his hand lightly resting on the back, giving off an


    unweing vibe.


    Jeffery looked at Simon with a face that neither disyed coldness nor indifference.


    However, it was evident that he did not wee his arrival.


    Yet, at this moment, Jeffery could not care about that.


    His purpose here was not to find Simon either.


    He suppressed his emotions and nced at Marina, who stood beside him.


    “I heard… you brought her back?” Jeffery stammered.


    As soon as Jeffery said this, Simon’s face immediately darkened.


    “What is the matter? Falling into the same trap again, Mr. Jeffery? Are you truly willing to repeat the


    same mistake?” Simon questioned, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.


    He held a strong dislike for Jeffery because of his foolishness, which had brought danger into their


    midst.


    That was the reason Marina ended up in such a dangerous situation:


    In an instant, Jeffery’s face turned pale.


    Marina exchanged a look with Simon, signaling him to stop making unfounded usations.


    Simon raised an eyebrow in response, firmly believing he was only speaking the truth.


    Marina furrowed her brow, giving a warning signal.


    Simon noticed and withdrew his gaze, displeased as he stared out of the nearby window.


    “I did bring her back,” Marina replied to Jeffery’s questions after dealing with Simon.


    “Where is she now?” Upon hearing this, Jeffery could not care less about Simon and anxiously asked.


    “She is in the adjacent room. She is probably awake by now. Marina replied. She had rendered


    Chrislyn unconscious the day before to facilitate their escape.


    “Can… can I go see her?” Jeffery asked. His anxious expression was coupled with a curious tone.


    “Sure, I am also nning to go see her.” Marina nodded in agreement.


    Simon furrowed his brows even harder upon hearing this.


    He did not want Marina to get involved in all of this.


    Before he could say anything, Marina intercepted, “If you do not want to go, you can rest here.”


    “When did I say I do not want to go?” Simon instinctively retorted.


    “Since you want to go, let us go together then. Marina smiled.


    Simon’s expression instantly froze. He thought, “This girl actually manipted my words! But she is still


    looking at me innocently. What else can I do? Of course, I will have to continue doting on her!”


    Simon sighed heavily and got up to follow them to the adjacent room.


    He could not possibly let Marina and Jeffery be alone together.


    Two bodyguards, brought by Simon, were guarding the adjacent room.


    When they saw Simon approaching, they immediately opened the door for them.


    As Marina and the others entered, they saw Chrislyn, who had just gotten out of bed.


    “Chrislyn!” Jeffery rushed to her side as soon as he spotted her.


    He excitedly grabbed her hand, examining her up and down several times to confirm if she was


    injured.


    However, Chrislyn’s expression was unnatural, and she forcefully pulled her hand back.


    “Chrislyn… Jeffery looked at her with a hurt expression.


    Chrislyn avoided his gaze, clenching her teeth subconsciously.


    “You must be tired, right? It is all my fault for not noticing you were not feeling well. You should rest,


    and I will stay here with you,” Jeffery reassured. His voice was as gentle as ever.


    But the more he acted like this, the more unsettled Chrislyn’s expression became.


    “Chrislyn, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to find a doctor for you?” Jeffery


    continued to chatter as he expressed his care and concern.


    “It is because of you that I am ufortable!” Unable to bear it any longer, Chrislyn turned her head


    and yelled at him.


    Jeffery’s expression froze instantly.


    He gazed at Chrislyn with a bewildered look, never expecting to be scolded by her.


    “What are you pretending to care about here? Did they not tell you that I am not Chrislyn Neil at all?”


    Chrislyn seemed agitated, her chest heaving up and down.


    Jeffery opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something.


    But at that moment, he could not utter a single syble.


    Instead, he stared intently at Chrislyn in front of him as his emotions went wild.