Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 461, 462, 463, 464, and 465)

Chapter 461

However, just before Bonnie could touch Melody’s face, Lucas intercepted her in the air and held her back.

Lucas’s body had not fully recovered. He had used all his strength to stop Bonnie’s hand.

Lucas’s expression was ugly as he warned, “Bonnie, I’ll let her out. Don’t attack her!”

“You…” Bonnie gritted her teeth. She was very unwilling.

She thought, ‘If it wasn’t for this ugly freak, I might have already obtained benefits already.’

But for the sake of the plan, Bonnie didn’t do anything. She just snorted angrily.

When Lucas saw that Bonnie had finally settled down, he turned to Melody and said apologetically, “I’m really sorry about just now. Regardless of whether you are Melody or not, in order to avoid causing you trouble, please leave quickly.”

Melody was very disappointed.

She thought, ‘This Lucas is too overcautious. However, at least with such a personality, he will not end up with bad consequences because of his impulsiveness. There are pros and cons to his personality.’

Bonnie said arrogantly again, “Did you hear that? Go away, you ugly and evil liar!”

Melody’s eyes looked deeply at Bonnie. Thinking that Ander and his wife should be back soon, it would not be too late for her to come back then. She turned around and was about to walk out.

However, at this moment, hurried footsteps approached them. They turned around and arrived at the door of the ward.

Bonnie and Lucas recognized the person. It was none other than the director of this hospital.

Bonnie only thought that the dean was there to visit Lucas. She felt that it would be good for her to meet such a person.

Thinking about this, Bonnie acted like she was Lucas’s wife. She said, “Hello, Dean. My name is Bonnie Cress. I am Lucas’s girlfriend…”

Before she could finish her sentence, the director brushed past her and went straight to Melody.

Bonnie frowned and thought, ‘What is the Dean doing?”

Before she could figure it out, the director held Melody’s hand with a worried expression and asked with concern, “Dr. Fox, I heard that you were in a fire? Are you injured? Have you checked?”

When he said this, Bonnie’s face lost all color.

She thought, ‘Dr. Fox? This ugly freak is actually the miracle doctor who saved Lucas, Melody? In that case, wouldn’t my plan be ruined?’

Melody did not expect the dean to coincidentally come over. She glanced at the pale Bonnie and replied to the dean without changing her expression, “I’m fine. My injuries have all been treated. They’re just minor injuries. It’s not a big deal.”

“That’s good.”

The director heaved a sigh of relief and turned to look at Lucas. “Mr. Morgan, you just met Dr. Fox today, right? Let me officially introduce her. This is Melody Fox, a doctor specially hired by our hospital. She’s also the person who saved your life. You have to thank her!”

Lucas’s expression changed again and again. His face was filled with embarrassment.

He knew that no one would dare to casually pretend to be his savior, but he did not dare to bet on that “what if”.

However, the truth was right in front of him. Melody was indeed not lying to him, which made him feel even more sorry.

He touched his nose and said embarrassedly, “Melody, thank you for saving my life. Also… I’m really sorry for not trusting you completely just now…”

“It’s fine. You were just thinking for your parents.” As soon as Melody finished speaking, she saw Bonnie quietly moving out.

She thought, ‘Trying to run?’

Melody’s eyes narrowed. She grabbed Bonnie’s hand and asked with a faint smile, “Where are you going, Miss Cress?”

Bonnie knew that her plan had been exposed, so she immediately prepared to sneak away.

She was about to walk out of the ward when Melody caught her red-handed.

Bonnie gritted her teeth and glared at Melody. She said sternly, “Ugly freak, let go of me!”

Melody was already immune to this nickname, but when the director heard this, he spoke up for Melody unhappily.” Ugly freak? Do you know who you’re talking to? Who allowed you to be disrespectful to Miss Fox?”

Bonnie ignored the dean’s words. As she tried to break free from Melody’s hand, she said to Lucas, “I suddenly remembered that I still have something on. Let’s talk about our matters next time. Quickly ask her to let go of me first!” Lucas no longer had any worries. Since the person in front of him was Melody, he had nothing to be afraid of.

Thinking of this, Lucas looked at Bonnie expressionlessly and said, “Didn’t you call the police? How can the person who reported the case leave before the police arrive? Why don’t you stay here and settle everything today before leaving?”

“No…” Bonnie was so scared that her face turned pale She regretted her decision to call the police. Once the police arrived, she would be deemed a fraud.

In that case, she would definitely be imprisoned and her family would definitely scold her to death.

Thinking of this, Bonnie tried her best to remain calm. She looked at Lucas coldly and said, “Lucas, do you have to make a big deal out of this? The child in my stomach is only two months old. The pregnancy report might not be that accurate. I advise you to think carefully before you say anything.”

When the director heard this, he asked in surprise, “What child? Miss Fox, Mr. Morgan, what happened?”

“It’s my personal matter. You don’t have to worry,” Lucas said. He looked up at Bonnie and said, “I believe Melody. If she said you’re not pregnant, then you must not be pregnant.”

After he woke up, his parents told him a lot about how

superb Melody’s medical skills were. He didn’t believe that Melody wouldn’t even be able to tell whether Bonnie was pregnant or not.

Bonnie did not expect Lucas to trust Melody so much. The last hope in her heart was destroyed. But she knew very well that she could not stay here any longer.

Thinking of this, Bonnie frantically tried to break free from Melody’s hand.

However, what surprised her was that Melody was clearly thinner than her, but her strength was more than twice hers. She could not break free at all.

“Bitch! Let go of me!” In a moment of desperation, Bonnie opened her mouth to bite Melody’s hand.

Melody didn’t expect Bonnie to bite her. She didn’t react immediately. The dean and Lucas didn’t expect Bonnie to go crazy like this.

Just as Bonnie was about to bite Melody, a big hand suddenly grabbed Melody’s waist and carried her away from the spot. Everything happened in the blink of an eye.

When Bonnie bit down, she only made a “crack” sound out of thin air. She bit nothing.

Melody subconsciously looked at the man who was

hugging her waist. Coincidentally, the man also looked at her.

Those eyes were sharp and cold, but when he looked at her, there was a faint gentle light in his eyes.

Chapter 462

It was Ken. Melody felt as if her eyes were being burned by fire. Even her heart felt slightly hot.

“How did you-” Before Melody could finish her question, she saw Ken’s leg in a cast from the corner of her eye.

She quickly retreated from Ken’s arms and reached out to help him up.

Ken did not refuse her support. He even cooperatively moved his hand from Melody’s waist to her shoulder. He almost hung on her and placed half of his weight on Melody’s shoulder.

Bonnie’s bite missed. She felt angry and humiliated. However, she couldn’t care less about these emotions at the moment. All she could think about was running away. Now that Melody’s neck was hooked, Bonnie immediately ran out.

Melody was about to give chase when Ken said, “Catch her.” The moment he said that- two black-clothed bodyguards rushed in from outside. They picked Bonnie up from the left and right; like they were carrying a sheep waiting to be slaughtered.

“Who are you? Let go of me!” Bonnie’s feet were almost in the air. She kicked her legs with all her might, but all her struggles were futile.

She glared at Ken angrily. In the next moment, she met a cold and sharp gaze that was like a thousand-year-old iceberg. That gaze carried a powerful pressure that made her not dare to move or make any sound for a moment.

That gaze was extremely indifferent, making her look away uncontrollably, not daring to meet that sharp gaze.

Bonnie did not know who Ken was, but she had a clear understanding in her heart that Ken was definitely not to be trifled with,

She thought, ‘But how can such a person be so intimate with that ugly woman?’

Melody looked at Bonnie’s expression and knew what she was thinking. Her lips pursed coldly. She was about to speak when two sets of footsteps approached.

Soon, two police officers walked over. When they saw Bonnie being held, they immediately went forward and asked, “What happened?”

Bonnie did not expect the police to arrive so quickly. She was so frightened that her face became even paler. She wished she could find a hole in the ground to hide.

Lucas did not want Melody to get into trouble. He walked forward and told the officers everything. Then, he coldly pointed at Bonnie and said, “Since you are here, take this woman away!”

The police roughly understood the situation. However, they needed evidence to deal with this kind of thing, so they brought Bonnie to check.

With the dean around, the results of the examination were out very quickly.

“You really aren’t pregnant!” Lucas held the report. His hands were trembling. It was unknown if it was because he was angry or because he had exhausted too much stamina.

At this moment, Bonnie was desperate. Tears streamed down her face as she cried and begged Lucas. “Lucas, it’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have lied to you. But I lied to you because I love you and don’t want to break up with you! Do I really want that 20 million dollars? I just don’t want to break up with you!”

Lucas’s eyes were filled with disgust. He said mercilessly,” Bonnie, stop lying. Before I got into the car accident, I happened to hear some things about you. From the

beginning, you approached me with ulterior motives.

Before you wooed me, you clearly had a boyfriend. You only

dumped him after you got together with me.”

Bonnie’s face changed. “How did you know…”

Lucas said coldly, “Do you know why I got into a car accident? It was because your ex-boyfriend found me and told me about you. My mind wasn’t on driving at all, so I crashed into a truck that was rushing over. Do you really think that I just wanted to break up with you because I almost died once? Since you insist on making things so ugly, I’ll fulfill your wish!”

Bonnie’s face went from pale to green.

Lucas did not even want to look at Bonnie. He asked the police to take her away.

Coincidentally, Ander and Zoe arrived.

Seeing that there were actually police officers in the ward, Ander immediately went forward to ask about the situation. Melody explained the situation in the shortest possible way. Then, he reminded them, “This matter is small, but if it really goes to court… I’m afraid it will be detrimental to your work and reputation.”

Ander had already thought of this.

He took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and looked at Bonnie. He warned her coldly, “Let’s pretend that nothing happened today. From today onwards, we don’t want to see you again, nor do we want to hear a word about what happened today.”

When Bonnie heard that she wouldn’t have to go to jail, she quickly nodded and agreed. “I won’t say a word!”

“Get lost!” As soon as Ander finished speaking, Bonnie immediately scrambled away.

However, before she left, Bonnie glared at Melody.

She thought, ‘I will definitely take revenge!’

Seeing that the two parties had reconciled, the police turned around and walked out of the ward.

Seeing Bonnie walk away unscathed, Lucas could not help but ask, “Dad, are you letting her go just like that? She has already been checked not to be pregnant. We can sue her for fraud.”

Ander felt rather resentful.

Melody helped to explain, “We can indeed sue her for fraud, but you haven’t been cheated of anything, right? Under such circumstances, even if we go to court, we can’t do anything to her. At most, we can put her in jail for a couple of days. But this way, it’s easy for rumors to spread. How scary are rumors? It won’t be worth it if it affects your parents.”

Ander looked at Melody with admiration. Then, he turned to glare at Lucas and said, “If you are as mature and steady as Melody, your mother and I will be at ease!”

Zoe still felt sorry for her son. She nudged Ander and said, How many people like Melody are there in the world? Your son hasn’t recovered yet, so stop lecturing him.”

Ander also felt sorry for his son, but he hoped that Lucas would mature as soon as possible.

After the car accident, he deeply understood that there would be times when he could not help Lucas. Only when Lucas grew up by himself could he survive in this world where the strong preyed on the weak.

Thinking of this, Ander did not answer Zoe. Instead, he turned to Melody and said, “Melody, I have a presumptuous request.”

Melody nodded. “Go ahead.”

“After Lucas ‘s body has completely recovered, can you let him go to your medical center to train for a period of time?” Lucas’s eyes lit up. He looked at Melody and said, “Melody, I really want to learn medicine from you.”

Melody hesitated for a moment and said, “Yes, but studying medicine is a very difficult thing. You need to persevere day after day. Whether you can really learn something depends not on me, but on yourself.”

Lucas said confidently, “Melody, don’t worry. I will definitely persevere!”

“Alright, in that case, look for me at Herbathrive after you’re discharged.”

Lucas clenched his fist. “Thank you, Melody!”

“You don’t have to.” Ever since Michael Hudson had taken away a lot of staff from Herbathrive, Herbathrive had been in dire need of manpower. Now was the time to use manpower. Melody felt that it was beneficial for Lucas to join.

Chapter 463

Ander’s eyes were filled with joy when he saw that Melody was willing to take care of his son.

However, at his age, no matter how happy he was, he would not show it easily. Therefore, he only nodded at Melody to express his gratitude.

Melody also nodded and said bluntly, “But I have to say this first. Herbathrive is a medical center after all. Every day’s work concerns the patient’s safety. When we get there, Lucas must completely listen to my arrangements.”

“Of course,” Ander said. He turned around and reminded Lucas, “Do you remember what Melody said?”

Lucas nodded vigorously.

Ander was slightly relieved and asked Melody to check on Lucas.

Melody let Lucas lie back on the bed and began to check on his condition.

She felt that Zoe was so nervous that her back was straightened. She could not help but be even more careful. After more than two minutes, Melody finally finished the process.

“How is he?” Zoe immediately asked.

Melody smiled and said, “Lucas’s illness has already recovered. All his bodily functions are recovering. At this rate, he should be discharged soon.”

After saying that, Melody wrote a prescription for Lucas. Take the medicine according to this prescription and apply it every morning and night until you’re discharged.”

Zoe quickly thanked Melody. She held Melody’s hand with tears in her eyes and said, “Melody, I really don’t know what I would have done without you…”

Melody patted Zoe’s hand. Under Ander’s gaze, she said, Zoe, you don’t have to thank me. Since I accepted to treat Lucas, I will definitely ensure that he is discharged safely. However, I’m not worried about him now, but about you.”

“Me?” Zoe was stunned.

Melody nodded and said, “I don’t even need to check on you before I can tell from your expression that you’ve been too hard on yourself recently. If you don’t go back and rest, you’ Il fall sick when Lucas recovers. In order to take better care of him in the future, I think you should take care of your body first.”

Zoe was silent for two seconds before nodding with red eyes. “I understand, Melody. I will recuperate. From today onwards, I will take turns taking care of Lucas with the caregiver. I won’t force myself to do this alone anymore.”

“That’s good. Otherwise, if you fall ill, Lucas will not be able to rest in peace.”

Lucas also said, “That’s right, Mom. I can get out of bed and walk by myself. You don’t have to come over every day. Otherwise, I’ll have to worry about your health while recuperating.”

Zoe replied, “Don’t worry. I’ll go back and have a good sleep now.”

Under everyone’s concern and urging, Zoe did not stay any longer this time. She went straight to the caregiver to hand over the work.

When Melody saw Zoe leave, it felt like a stone in her heart slowly fell.

Actually, not only was Ander worried about Zoe, but Melody was also worried about her.

She felt motherly love from Zoe, which gave her great mental strength.

“Melody,” Ander suddenly said. “I want to talk to you alone.”

“Alright.” Melody nodded and turned to Ken. “Your leg is still injured. Sit here and wait for me first. You can’t stand around all the time. It’s not good for your leg.”

Ken smirked. Before he could say anything, Melody turned around and left.

What he didn’t say got stuck in his throat. It was quite uncomfortable.

However, he would not disobey Melody’s words. He just sat by Lucas’s bed, although he didn’t know him at all.

Lucas did not recognize Ken. He scratched his head awkwardly.

He was actually very good at socializing, but for some reason, he always felt a sense of fear in front of Ken. He was afraid that if he said a word wrong, Ken would be unhappy.

The silence lasted for more than a minute. Finally, Lucas could not stand the awkwardness and took the initiative to talk to the cold man beside the bed. “Are you Melody’s husband?”

Ken looked up at Lucas. “What did you say?”

His voice was so cold that Lucas actually shivered reflexively.

He thought, ‘So did I say something wrong? Isn’t Melody… in that kind of relationship with this man? However, the way this man looks at Melody makes it seem that they are more than ordinary friends.’

He had fallen in love quite a few times. Although he was not very involved previously, he felt that he shouldn’t have misunderstood this kind of gaze.

Just as Lucas was feeling apprehensive, Ken asked again,” What did just say?”

This time, Ken’s tone was much gentler.

Probably because of his attitude, Lucas mustered his courage again and said, “I asked if you are Melody’s husband. Did I make a mistake?”

“There’s no mistake.” Ken slowly buttoned his sleeve and extended his hand to Lucas. “Nice to meet you. My name is Ken Swanson.”

“What? you are Ken Swanson?”

At the end of the corridor, Melody and Ander stood opposite each other.

Before Ander could speak, Melody asked, “Ander, did something happen to your work?”

Ander raised his eyelids and looked at Melody in surprise. You…”

He paused and did not hide his admiration. “Melody, you’re the smartest person I’ve ever met. Nothing can escape your eyes. If Lucas was half as outstanding as you, Zoe and I would have less to worry about.”

Melody shook her head. “Lucas is definitely not stupid. It’s just that he was too muddle-headed in the past.”

As for why she guessed that Ander might not be doing well at work recently, it was because Ander’s gaze and reaction told her.

If Ander’s job was still as smooth as before, based on her understanding of Ander, he would definitely not let Bonnie go so easily.

Thinking of this, Melody asked seriously, “What happened at work?”

Ander said with a serious expression, “During this period of time, I was either in the hospital or on my way to the hospital. My competitors took advantage of the fact that I was busy with work and stole a very important project from me.”

Melody did not know much about the research institute. She asked in confusion, “Will this project affect your current position? Aren’t you already the head of the research institute?”

“You don’t know… the head of the Halcyon Research Institute changes every three years. I’ve already been re-elected for two years. This year, the research institute needs to appoint a new director. But this year, my competitor is eyeing this position covetously. And that project is very important to compete for that position.” Melody was silent for a while before asking, “Since you have asked, is there anything I can do to help you?”

“That’s right.” Ander took a deep breath and said, “Actually, our research institute has another project. As long as I complete that project, I will definitely be able to keep my current position. However, this project is too dangerous. No one dares to accept it. I want to take a gamble, but I need a doctor with superb medical skills as my backing.”

Chapter 464

After Melody heard Ander’s words, a hint of surprise flashed past her eyes. “You mean…”

Ander looked at her deeply and said, “Melody, I hope you can come to my laboratory to help me.”

Although Melody understood the meaning behind Ander’s words, she was still surprised to hear it from Ander’s mouth.

If she could enter Ander’s laboratory, her social status would rise rapidly. This was a huge opportunity for her to strengthen herself. However, the greater the chance, the greater the risk.

She was not in a hurry to agree. After two seconds of silence, she said, “Ander, you’re a cautious person. You should know that my education level is very low. I only graduated from an ordinary community college. I’m afraid I haven’t even met the basic requirements to enter your laboratory…”

“You don’t have to worry about that. I know you don’t have enough academic qualifications, so I’m preparing to set up a special recruitment position. This position doesn’t depend on academic qualifications, only on ability. Moreover, the position I want you to go to isn’t a scientific research position, but a medical position. It’s our backing.” When Ander said this, Melody did not refuse and nodded. “I’m willing to go.”

“That’s great!” Ander patted Melody’s shoulder happily, but then he said seriously, “However, I can’t give this specially recruited position to you directly. My competitors have been staring at me. In order not to have a bad impact on you and me, you still need to compete fairly with the other people who came to sign up, but I believe you can definitely do it!”

“I understand.” Melody curved her lower lip and said, “If I can’t compete with others, it means that I’m indeed not qualified. I’ll work hard to prove myself in the assessment. I’m worthy of this position. When the time comes, send me the assessment time and I’ll be there on time.”

Ander could clearly see the determination in Melody’s eyes. He looked at her with even more admiration.

He thought, ‘Why didn’t I meet such a bold genius girl earlier?’

Thinking of this, Ander nodded hard. “Alright. There needs to be a public announcement time for the special recruitment. After the public announcement, the assessment will immediately begin. I will inform you of the time in advance.”

Melody paused for a moment and asked out of curiosity,” What exactly is the dangerous project you mentioned?” “Well…” Ander said hesitantly, “This is a first-class secret of Halcyon. I can’t tell you for the time being. I’ll tell you in detail after you enter the laboratory.”

“Yes, I understand.”

On the way back to the ward, Ander could not help but ask, Melody, what’s your relationship with Ken? I’ve been wanting to ask this question for a long time. I’ve seen the two of you together before, but now, it seems like your relationship is getting closer.”

Melody stopped in her tracks and smiled stiffly. “We’re friends. Why are you suddenly curious about this?”

Ander also stopped in his tracks and said in a low voice, Melody, it’s not that I don’t want you to make friends, but you’ve been staying in the countryside all this time and know too little about the upper class. Ken is… not a good person. It’s best if you draw a clear line with him.”

“Not a good person?” Melody knew that Ander was not the kind of person who would believe in rumors. He would not have a bad impression of Ken just because of the bad rumors going around in Silverlake. The only possibility was that he had been misled by someone.

Thinking of this, Melody frowned slightly and asked, “You don’t have much contact with him. Why do you think so? Did someone say something to you?”

Ander sighed and said, “Zoe and I treat you as our daughter.

I won’t hide it from you. I’ll be frank with you. I met Ulric a few times a while ago and learned a lot of dirty things about Ken from him. This person is very shrewd and has evil intentions. I’m afraid that you’ll be used by him if you’re with him.”

“Ulric?” A sharp glint flashed across Melody’s eyes. “When did you start interacting with him?”

“Before I met you. He has a good personality and is very sincere. He wants to enter the Al technology industry, and I plan to work with him…” As Ander spoke, he noticed that Melody’s expression was not right. He could not help but ask in confusion, “What’s wrong? Did I say something wrong?”

Melody was well aware of Ander’s abilities and status. If he really worked with Ulric, she was afraid that Ulric would be difficult to deal with in the future.

At the thought of this, she simply said, “Ander, let me tell you the truth. Ulric is the one with evil intentions and deep schemes.”

Ander asked in shock, “Why would you say that?”

Melody said bluntly, “I was almost burned to death in Youth Center today, and the mastermind behind this was Ulric. In order to get rid of me, he did not hesitate to sacrifice the lives of hundreds of people. Do you think such a person is worthy of the ‘sincere person’ you said?”

“What?” Ander was shocked and quickly asked, “Are you alright now? Are you injured?”

Melody pulled open her sleeve. The abrasions and burns on it were clearly visible.

Ander immediately frowned. “I didn’t expect… he’s completely different from what he appears to be.”

Melody smiled bitterly and said, “My injuries are relatively light. I can recover in two to three days. However, Ken’s injuries are much worse than mine. He was clearly not in the Youth Center at that time, but in order to save me, he barged into the fire…”

Ander was even more surprised. After a long time, he said, “

I didn’t expect that there would be a day when I would make a mistake. The true appearance of these two brothers is actually completely opposite to their image. I’m really…”

He sighed for a while and asked, “Have you caught evidence that Ulric attacked you?”

Melody shook her head. “Not yet, but we have a witness. If we follow the clues, we will definitely be able to find clues that lead to him.”

“That’s good. Let me know if you need any help. I can’t help with anything else, but I can provide precision equipment. If there’s anything you need to test, you can send it to me. For example, DNA, fingerprints, and so on.”

“Alright, if there’s a need, I definitely won’t stand on ceremony with you.”

“Okay, okay.” As the two of them spoke, they walked into the ward again.

Melody thought that Lucas might not be the type to get along with Ken. She was afraid that there would be some conflict between the two of them, so she could not help but quicken her pace.

However, just as Melody reached the door of the ward, she heard Lucas say with admiration, “Really? Ken, you’re really awesome! And then, and then? What was that opponent’s expression after he lost to you?”

Ken said, “I don’t know.”

“How could you not know?”

“The winner doesn’t have to care about the loser’s feelings.” “Fuck! Ken, you’re so cool! So cool!”

Chapter 465

Hearing the conversation in the ward, Melody could not believe his ears.

She thought, ‘What is going on with Lucas and Ken?’

For a moment, Melody suspected that she was

hallucinating. After all, Lucas and Ken did not know each other at all before this. Their personalities were also worlds apart. It was impossible for them to chat so happily. Ander was also a little surprised.

He thought, ‘The cold Ken is actually getting along well with my son?’

The two of them reached out and pushed open the door almost at the same time.

Lucas was sitting on the bed with a hand on Ken’s shoulder. Ken did not look uncomfortable at all, as if he had accepted Lucas’s intimacy. The two of them were like friends who had known each other for many years.

However, Ken usually looked at Sod with disdain when Sid touched him.

Melody thought, ‘How did these two people hit it off at first sight?’

Ander coughed twice. When Lucas heard the voice, he noticed that Melody and Ander had returned. He quickly let go of Ken’s shoulder and called out cautiously, “Dad, Melody.”

Melody looked at Lucas and then at Ken. In the end, she chose not to ask anything and only said, “Ken, let’s go.”

“Alright.” Ken nodded slightly and stood up with some difficulty.

Melody could not help but take a few steps forward to help Ken up and help him out.

When he passed by Ander, Ken suddenly said, “Professor Morgan, when are you free? I want to treat you to a meal and have a chat.”

“Sure…” Ander nodded. “I happen to have something to talk

to you about in private. How about this? When Lucas is discharged from the hospital, I’ll come and ask you for a time.”

“Okay.” After setting the approximate time, Ken continued to put his weight on Melody’s shoulder and slowly walked out.

After the two of them left, Ander looked at Lucas with a deep gaze. “You better take care of yourself and go help Melody as soon as possible. Don’t keep causing trouble for us! I’ll settle the score with you about Bonnie in the future!” Lucas knew that he was in the wrong. He lowered his head and did not dare to speak.

At the same time, in the corridor.

Melody could not help but ask, “What did you talk about with Lucas? Why are you chatting so happily?”

“It’s nothing,” Ken said calmly, “That kid likes to race, so l talked to him about some things that happened when I was a professional racer.”

Melody thought, ‘That kid? Why do I feel that Ken is especially doting on Lucas? This is completely unlike the usual Ken.’

Melody stared at Ken suspiciously for a few seconds. When Ken turned to look at her, she silently retracted her gaze and bought a wheelchair for Ken. Her shoulder was about to be crushed by Ken.

Before leaving the hospital, Melody asked the nurse if Rodney’s surgery was successful. After receiving an affirmative answer, she drove to the Youth Center with Ken. On the way, Zack called.

Melody thought, ‘Zack has already talked to me about work. Why is he calling now?’

Melody picked up the call with a puzzled expression. He heard Zack say anxiously, “Melody, quickly look at the photo I sent you.”

Melody clicked on the picture sent by Zack.

It was a screenshot of the news. It was shockingly written that a group of hooligans who called themselves the Death

Riders had fought each other to death because of an

internal dispute. The death toll was more than 30.

After seeing what was written on it, Melody suddenly frowned.

She gripped her phone tightly and said in a surprised tone, Those people are all dead?”

“Yes… Although those people are mercenaries, it’s impossible for them to all die in a chaotic battle because of some internal dispute. The only explanation is that Ulric did it. In order to completely seal their mouths, he really doesn’t treat them as humans!”

Melody closed her eyes and said, “I didn’t expect…”

She knew that Ulric was an animal, but today, Ulric once again refreshed her understanding of him. She realized that Ulric was not even worthy of being an animal.

Zack let out a long sigh on the other end of the phone and said, “I don’t know why, but I feel very uncomfortable. Although those guys aren’t good people, they didn’t deserve to end up like this.”

Melody did not know how to respond because her focus was different from Zack.

She was more concerned about whether the clues to the fire would be cut off.

It was not that she was cold-blooded, but she had seen more of the cruelty of this world than Zack.

She said, “Zack, I know about this. I’ll pass on the message to Ken and discuss with him what we should do next. Take care of yourself and call me immediately if anything happens.”

“Yeah.” After the call ended, Melody turned around and wanted to report to Ken what Zack had just said.

Ken was the first to speak. “I heard everything.”

Melody saw that his eyes were dark and his entire body seemed to be filled with hostility. She knew that his impression of Ulric had changed from disgust to hatred.

This was the first thing that she wanted to happen after she met Ken. She hoped that Ken and Ulric would completely turn against each other.

But now, she was not happy at that moment at all. Instead, she was worried that Ken would encounter more danger because of this.

Melody calmed herself down and shook off those messy thoughts. She said, “Ulric must know that we have already guessed that the fire at the Youth Center is his doing, so he wants to erase all clues and traces. If we don’t hurry up, it will be even harder for us to find evidence.”

Ken nodded in agreement. “The lead about the Death Riders has been cut off. We can only start from the Youth Center. However, just the portrait from Averi is not enough evidence… We have to think of a way to gather more evidence. However, the Youth Center has already collapsed. The people above will definitely clean up the ruins

immediately. At that time, let alone clues, I’m afraid we won’t even be able to find a tile.”

Ken turned to look at her and said, “That’s why I need you to contact someone.”

“Who?”

“Samuel Grover.”

“Mr. Grover?”

“That’s right.” Ken nodded slightly. “If he can show up and say that this wasn’t an accidental fire, the higher-ups will definitely take it seriously and start investigating this matter. This will buy us a lot of time.”

“I understand. I’m afraid he suffered quite a shock today. I can only talk to him tomorrow.”

“Yes, tomorrow will do.”

As he spoke, Melody thought of something and spoke again, “I heard that there are many places that were on fire in Silverlake today. The resources of the fire department were simply not enough to allocate. That’s why it took so long for a fire truck to arrive at the Youth Center. Do you think that those places where the fire started were also done by Ulric?”

“I’ll have someone investigate all the fires today.”

Melody nodded and was about to continue speaking when Ken suddenly said, “Melody, do you have anything else to tell me other than business?”

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