Chapter 506
“Damn it!” Janet gritted her teeth. If she used any more strength, her white teeth would have been crushed by her.
She had to wait at least 15 minutes for Ulric, but now that Averi’s family was about to arrive at the airport, she couldn’t wait that long.
For now, she could only rely on herself.
Janet took a deep breath and tried to maintain a calm appearance.
She took out a retractable dagger from her pocket. The dagger emitted a faint cold light, but Janet’s eyes were colder.
She closed her eyes, a clear plan forming in her mind.
Janet left the bathroom two minutes later and saw Sid washing his hands at the sink.
Janet was shocked. She had lost control of her emotions for a few seconds and spoke slightly too loudly on the phone. She wondered if Sid had heard anything…
While feeling nervous, Janet observed the expression on Sid’s face while maintaining her calmness. She asked tentatively, “Why are you in the bathroom too? Didn’t you mock me for going to the bathroom at a time like this?”
Sid shook off the water stains on his hands and said, “I don’t want to go to the bathroom either, but as a man ages, his functions of the lower body are not as good as before.”
When Janet saw that Sid still looked cheeky, the doubts in her heart immediately dissipated.
She replied as usual, “Sid, can you talk like a normal person?” Sid smiled. Then, he said even more shamelessly, “You’re not the first one to say that. The girls I dated all said that I’m not a normal person. They said I’m a perpetual motion machine and never get tired in bed.”
Janet’s expression darkened. She was not in the mood to continue fooling around with Sid. She changed the topic and asked, “How many minutes until the Blevins family arrives?”
“I just received a message from James. They just arrived at the underground garage, and it will probably take them seven to eight minutes to get to this floor. You can go and prepare now,” Sid said. He turned around, looked at her, and asked, “Why did James say he couldn’t get through to you just now? Did you turn off your phone?”
Janet pretended to be calm. “No, I thought I was almost done, so I didn’t answer.”
“Oh…” Sid raised his eyebrows and put his hand on her shoulder. “Let’s go, old comrade. We’ve fought together for so many years, from school to work. It is the first time you’re taking on the responsibility alone. Honestly, I came here today because I’m a little nervous. I specially came to relieve some pressure for you.”
Janet’s expression stiffened slightly. But she quickly regained her calm smile and said, “Thank you. I’ve always known you’re not as unreliable as you look.”
“Yeah.” Sid patted her shoulder and said, “Janet, I’m sure you can complete the mission. You only have to let go of all the pressure and distracting thoughts. I’ll wait for you in the west. Remember, don’t run in another direction. We don’t have anyone planted elsewhere. It’s difficult for you to complete the mission alone. If the Blevins family’s bodyguards find Averi, our plan will fail.”
‘They didn’t plant anyone else… Janet silently remembered Sid’s words and nodded. “Okay.”
Soon, the two of them returned to the small room.
Janet picked up the bag with pen and paper inside and turned to look at James and Sid. “Wait for my good news. I’ Il come back with the portrait.”
Sid smiled and gave her a praising sign. James also said, ” Best of luck.”
The two of them watched Janet leave the small room.
After the footsteps faded, James could not help but turn to
ask Sid, “Mr. Quant, did you hear something when you went to the bathroom?”
Sid nodded and shook his head. 1 only hope that she can turn back and repent.”
James was shocked. ‘She contacted Ulric-
“Shh.” Sid made a shushing gesture and said, “Give her one last chance. If she can turn back, we’ll pretend that we don’t know anything. Don’t tell Ken either.”
James nodded with difficulty, wondering, Why did Miss Murphy betray us?
Compared to Melody, he trusted Janet 100%. However, this person had become a spy among them.
A pained expression appeared in James’s eyes. He asked Sid sadly, “Mr. Quant, do you think everyone will change? Yes and no. It all depends on what that person wants
James shook his head in confusion. I’m sorry, Mr. Quant. I’m slow. I don’t understand.”
“There’s no need to understand.” Sid stared at the screen Averi and the others were here. I’ll wait for Janet in the west.”
“Okay…”
As soon as Sid left, James’s gaze fell on the surveillance footage.
Averi’s family had already appeared in the surveillance camera. Dozens of bodyguards followed behind them, attracting the attention of many passengers.
Averi’s parents seemed to be in a good mood. They were chatting and laughing, but Averi frowned deeply, looking depressed.
At the airport lobby.
“Averi, Averi, slow down!” Therese Blevins, Aver’s mother, caught up in Avery’s footsteps and said, “Didn’t I tell you to follow us closely?”
Averi stopped and said, “Mom, Dad, I don’t want to go overseas. Aren’t we living well in Silverlake? Why do we have to go overseas and choose such an urgent time? I don t even have the chance to say goodbye to my friend.”
Therese unhurriedly swept away Averi’s hair and said, “My good daughter, everything Mom and Dad have done is for you. Someone has already arranged for us to live overseas, and your father’s company has also obtained the qualifications to be stationed overseas. From now on, it will be an international company. Also, the school you went to is the best overseas…”
Averi covered her ears. “Stop talking. You must be hiding something from me.”
Therese looked at her husband awkwardly.
Gustave Blevins frowned and said, “You’re not a child anymore. Why are you still so willful? Our entire family will be in danger if we stay in the country. Isn’t it good to continue living your life as a rich young lady overseas?” “What danger? Why am I in danger? Averi asked.
Gustave’s expression softened. “I will explain everything to you when we are overseas. But before that, you are not allowed to be willful.”
Averi took a deep breath and her expression turned even darker. However, she was still a child. She couldn’t go against her parents’ wishes.
Soon, the family of three arrived at the registration counter and queued up.
However, just as they reached the back of the line, a group of airport staff immediately walked toward them.
Averi’s parents immediately became alert. Gustave asked solemnly, “What do you want?”
The leading staff revealed a standard smile and said, “Sir, there’s no need to panic. Here is the thing. We noticed a group of people following behind you-*
Gustave interrupted the staff, “Oh, they are my bodyguards, not bad people.”
“No.” The staff continued, “The security at the airport hasn’t been good recently. The higher-ups are very strict. You brought too many bodyguards. We have to confirm their identities one after another and confirm that they are all people with no criminal records.”
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Gustave asked with a dark expression, “What do you mean by that? What do you mean by no criminal record? Who do you think I am?”
The staff maintained a polite smile. “Sir, you’ve misunderstood us. We’re just following the rules. It’s not just you. We’ve already checked many batches of passengers today. And don’t worry, once we confirm their identities, we’ll bring them back.”
“There’s nothing wrong with their identities. They were all hired by a legitimate bodyguard company. There’s no need to investigate,” said Gustave.
Therese echoed unhappily, “Who knows how long it will take you to check? It’s almost time for us to board the plane. Can you afford to bear the responsibility if it delays?” “Please don’t make things difficult for us. We’re only doing things according to the rules…” the staff explained.
The two sides were in a deadlock for a long time, attracting the attention of many passing passengers.
Then, the airport broadcast suddenly reminded them that Averi’s family’s flight would be delayed by an hour because of the control tower.
“Dad, Mom.” Averi couldn’t stand the gazes of the passers-by and urged, “Didn’t they say that the others will have to be investigated if they brought bodyguards? Just cooperate with them. Besides, we have an extra hour now. We have enough time.”
Averi’s parents were decent people. They didn’t want to be treated as street shrews by passers-by, so they could only nod with a dark expression. “Hurry up and investigate. We don’t have much patience.”
“Thank you for your cooperation.” The staff thanked them politely and left with a group of bodyguards.
Gustave looked at the group of people leaving and pursed his lips in frustration. “What’s going on? It wasn’t so troublesome to register in the past…”
Therese said in a low voice, “Is it related to the fire? That day, there were more than 20 places on fire.”
Gustave’s eyes darkened and he warned in a low voice, What do you think this place is? Be careful what you say.” “Got it.” Therese knew that she had misspoken. She kept quiet and looked elsewhere.
A few staff members walked toward them with a bunch of balloons.
The staff member in the lead sensed their gaze and walked forward with a smile. “Madam, it’s the 20th anniversary of Peace Airlines. Scan the QR code and follow us, and we can give you a balloon.”
“No need.” Therese frowned.
However, the staff member was enthusiastic. He continued, “Madam, the balloon is free. It has Peace Airlines’
trademark corporate logo printed on it. Take one for your child.”
A few other staff members with a bunch of balloons also gathered around.
The balloons almost blocked Gustave and his wife’s line of sight. “Madam, take a balloon. This balloon is specially made by our airline. You can bring it on the flight…”
Averi was young but matured early and was not interested in these things.
She subconsciously took a few steps back to prevent the staff from pestering her.
However, in the next second, a hand suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Averi subconsciously followed the hand and looked up, only to see a slightly cold face.
This woman looks familiar. I think I’ve seen her somewhere before. With this thought in mind, Averi asked, “Are you-” Before Averi could finish, the woman said, “I’m Melody’s friend. My name is Janet. Can you come with me?”
“Melody?” Averi’s eyes immediately lit up. She remembered that this woman was indeed Melody’s friend. She had seen her at the entrance of the youth center.
However, Averi still subconsciously looked in her parents’ direction. Seeing that the balloon pile had blocked their figures, she hesitated before nodding and saying, “Okay.”
Janet tightened her grip on the girl’s hand. Then, without any hesitation, she ran in the opposite direction.
Averi’s parents finally broke away from the difficult staff two minutes later.
“I don’t know what’s happening today, but there are so many troubles,” Gustave complained and looked in Averi’s direction.
However, after walking around, he did not find Averi.
Gustave was shocked and asked Therese loudly, “Where’s Averi?”
“Isn’t Averi…” Therese realized that Averi was gone. She was shocked and shouted, “Averi! Averi!”
“Quick! Make a call,” Gustave urged her.
Their panicked voices were buried in the crowd in the airport lobby.
*****
However, Janet had taken Averi to the bathroom in the east. Janet quickly took out a maintenance sign from the utility room and led Averi into the bathroom.
While Janet was busy, Averi was not idle either.
After turning off her phone, she looked around the bathroom and did not see Melody. Confused, Averi could not help but ask Janet, “Janet, where’s Melody? I’m going overseas soon. I want to see her one last time. By the way, how did you know I was at the airport?”
“She was injured in the fire. She can’t come in person.” Janet casually came up with a reason and ignored Averi’s last question. She asked Averi, “Previously, Melody asked you to draw a portrait. Did you draw it?”
“Yes. My parents won’t let me participate in this matter, but I promised Melody that I would draw one for her, so I secretly drew one. I happened to bring it here.” As Averi spoke, she took her backpack off her shoulder. After rummaging through it, she pulled out a piece of sketch paper.
“This is it.” Janet immediately reached out to take it.
On the sketch paper was a lifelike human face. One could track down the person soon if they ran face comparisons through this.
A dark glint flashed across Janet’s eyes, but she quickly regained her smile and said, “Thank you. You’ve worked hard. Hurry up and go back to your parents. They must be anxious.”
“Okay. Please tell Melody that I’m grateful to her. I won’t forget her.”
“Alright, Janet replied perfunctorily. She pushed Averi’s back and said, “Hurry up and leave. Don’t tell your parents that you saw me.”
“I know. Goodbye, Janet.” Averi waved her hand and left the bathroom.
As soon as Averi left, Janet’s eyes suddenly turned cold.
She took out the lighter in her hand and lit it up. Then, she placed the flame close to the sketch paper. The burnt smell immediately spread in the air.
The corners of Janet’s lips curled up. When she was
waiting for the flame to devour the sketch paper, footsteps suddenly sounded at the door.
Before she could react, Sid’s face came into view. “Janet, what are you doing?”
“Sid…” Janet’s pupils suddenly shrank to a point. Because she was too frightened, she even reflexively hid the lit sketch paper behind her.
However, this action was no different from exposing herself. Soon, the flame burned her fingers.
She was in so much pain that she subconsciously threw away the sketch paper.
Janet wanted to pick it up again, but Sid had already stepped on the sketch paper and extinguished the fire.
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Seeing Sid’s actions, Janet’s entire body stiffened and she could barely speak.
Sid picked up the sketch paper on the ground. After confirming that he could still recognize the portrait, he looked at Janet coldly.
Janet’s back stiffened under that gaze and she subconsciously took two steps back. “Sid, you…”
Janet couldn’t help but think, ‘His gaze is like looking at a stranger. No! He won’t look at strangers so coldly.
Sid closed his eyes in disappointment. “Janet, is this what you meant by ‘waiting for your good news’?”
Janet quickly shook her head and said with trembling lips,” No, Sid, it’s not what you see.”
“Huh…” Sid laughed and asked, “It’s not what I think. Do you think I’m blind, or do you think I’m not smart? Janet, don’t forget that my results were better than yours when studying.”
No color could be seen on Janet’s face. Even her lips were pale.
She wanted to explain but didn’t know how because Sid had seen everything.
Seeing that she was silent, Sid said expressionlessly, “Let me guess what the ‘good news’ you brought back is. It should be that the portrait was burned by Ulric’s people, right? I think you might deliberately injure yourself to gain our trust.” As Sid spoke, he glanced at Janet’s pocket. Janet subconsciously looked down and saw that the extendable dagger was half-exposed from her pocket. She quickly stuffed the retractable dagger back, but this action was meaningless: And her explanation made no sense.
Janet gritted her teeth and asked, “When did you find out…” Her voice was trembling.
Janet’s words were equivalent to admitting that she had betrayed them.
However, the two of them had been good friends for many years. In the end, Sid could not bear to see it. He decided to let her “die” in peace, so he answered patiently, “On the day the youth center caught fire.”
Janet’s eyelids twitched. “You heard what I said when I called in the alley?”
“Only a few words. I didn’t hear them very well. At that time, it was just suspicion, but I’m sure today in the bathroom.”
“You heard everything?”
Sid frowned and said, “That’s right. Also, James didn’t call you at all. I was the one who called you. You’re smart and cautious. You even knew to change your card when you called so we wouldn’t find out. But Janet, have you heard the saying that God watches what you do? As long as you have a guilty conscience, you can’t keep a secret forever.” Janet’s eyes were filled with despair. She smiled sadly and asked, “If you know, Ken should know it too, right? Otherwise, he wouldn’t have sent me for today’s mission.” “You’re wrong.” Sid shook his head and said, “Ken doesn’t know anything. I didn’t tell him. Firstly, I’m afraid I’ll make a mistake and misunderstand you. Secondly, I want to give you one last chance.”
He lifted the sketch and said, “Unfortunately, you didn’t take this last chance.”
Janet’s eyes lit up. She automatically ignored everything else and only heard the words “Ken doesn’t know anything.”
She lowered her eyes slowly, and a cold light filled with hostility was hidden deep in her eyes.
However, her long and thick eyelashes covered the change in her expression. When she looked up, she already had a self-reproaching and aggrieved expression.
Janet’s expression was usually cold and aloof, like a high and mighty goddess. Now, her expression made her look a little more lively.
She swallowed her saliva and her throat moved up and down with her actions. She smiled bitterly and said, “Sid, if I had a choice, would I choose to betray you? You know me. For Ken, I can become enemies with the entire world. If I wasn’t forced, why would I do such a thing? Just take it that I’m begging you. Just pretend that you didn’t see anything, okay?”
When Sid saw tears flowing from Janet’s eyes, he closed his eyes with mixed feelings. But his tone was resolute.” Janet, it’s too late for you to say this now. Since you chose to work for Ulric, you should have known from the beginning that you are already our enemy. I can’t pretend that I didn’t see anything. Come back with me now and tell Ken everything.”
After Sid finished speaking, he grabbed the painting with one hand and Janet’s wrist with the other. He was about to pull her out.
“No, Sid! Just take it that I’m begging you. I’m begging you, alright? This is the first time I’ve helped him. I swear there won’t be a next time.” As Janet spoke, she bent her legs and knelt before Sid.
“I’m begging you, Sid. We’ve been friends for so many years. Are you going to leave me in the lurch? If you take me to see Ken, he won’t forgive me. From now on, we’ll be strangers when we meet again. Are you going to let things develop like this?” Janet asked.
Sid frowned and said coldly, “Did I let things develop like this? If you don’t want others to know, don’t do it. This time, you’ve disappointed all of us. Don’t kneel anymore. Come with me. Otherwise, I’ll directly inform them to come here and take you away in public.”
Janet’s expression was dark. “Sid, I didn’t expect you to be so cruel to me when we grew up together.”
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Sid wanted to say something, but Janet interrupted him. “It’s all because of Melody, right? Ever since she came, you don’t care about me anymore. Whether it’s you, James, or Ken himself, all of you are biased toward that useless ugly freak. I don’t understand why. Why? What exactly did she attract you to be so biased toward her?”
Sid’s frown deepened. “Janet, what nonsense are you talking about? You did something wrong yourself. What does it have to do with Melody? If she were the one who betrayed us today, I would expose her without hesitation and bring her to Ken.”
“You make it sound so nice. But if she makes a mistake, you’ll side with her,” Janet said furiously.
Sid shook his head and said weakly, “Janet, you’re completely possessed. But I advise you to calm down before you see Ken. Otherwise… he’ll only punish you more severely.” After saying that, Sid did not want to waste his breath on Janet. After all, one couldn’t wake someone who was pretending to be asleep no matter what.
He exerted force and easily pulled Janet up from the ground. “Come with me.
“Let go!” Janet broke free from Sid’s grip. “I can walk on my own. I don’t need you to pull me.”
Sid looked at her indifferently. “You’d better follow me obediently. The airport is filled with our people. You won’t be able to escape.”
“Huh.” Janet laughed self-deprecatingly and said, “Run? Don’t worry, I won’t run. I will ask Ken for an explanation. Let’s ask clearly who is more important to him. Me or Melody.”
“You’re so hopeless…” Sid shook his head but did not say anything else. He walked ahead.
However, he had only taken two steps when a dagger suddenly pierced his back and pierced through his entire chest.
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The immense pain caused Sid to lose all mobility instantly. His body was like a machine that had lost power as he knelt on the ground.
Blood slowly seeped out from the corner of his mouth. His white casual clothes turned red. It was a shocking sight.
He heard the sound of his heart beating rapidly. It was as if the gates of hell were slowly opening for him. He could feel the blood in his body gushing out, and his ears seemed to be wearing noise-canceling headphones.
He wanted to speak, but not a single word came out.
“Sid…” Janet walked to Sid with a sad expression and squatted down to look at him at eye level.
Sid widened his eyes in disbelief. His eyes seemed to be on fire as she stared at Janet. It was as if he wanted to poke a hole in her with his eyes.
Janet didn’t like people looking at her like that. It made her feel like a bad woman. She had always thought that she was not a bad person. She had just been forced into a corner. It was the same now.
If Sid had not forced her to meet Ken and explain everything clearly, she would not have killed Sid.
She averted her gaze and avoided Sid’s gaze before sighing. “I don’t want to kill you either. After all, before that slut Melody appeared, you were my closest friend. But everything changed the moment she appeared. There were several times when I wanted to strangle her to death, drink her blood, skin her, and pull out her tendons when I saw her. You should be very curious about why I’m helping Ulric. Well, I’m not helping him. I made a deal with him. Ulric and I caused the fire in the youth center. The goal was to let Melody die inside. Unfortunately, the plan failed…”
After that, Janet turned to look at Sid again.
His face was pale and he was about to faint, but he still stared at her. His gaze was filled with disgust, disappointment, fear, unwillingness, and hatred…
Janet felt very uncomfortable. She frowned and said, “I’m telling you this because you’re already a dead person, and I’Il let you die in peace. Since you’ve heard it, you definitely can’t continue living.”
As Janet spoke, she grabbed the handle of the dagger and said, “Sid, if there’s a chance, we’ll be good friends again in our next life. But don’t worry, in my next life, I’ll repay this life debt and be your slave… But this is the end of our fate in this life. Goodbye!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Janet gripped the handle tightly and pulled out the dagger without hesitation.
In an instant, blood splattered everywhere. Sid could no longer hold on. He fell to the ground heavily and lost all signs of life.
However, Janet was still worried. She gripped the dagger tightly and stabbed Sid twice. The clean tiles reflected in her eyes. That face was almost ferocious…
Janet could not help but frown. Even she was a little afraid of the face reflected on the tiles.
She slowly retracted her dagger and completely burned the drawing paper in Sid’s hand.
After the portrait was burned to ashes, she turned to look at Sid., who lay motionless in a pool of blood.
Only at this moment did she realize what she had just done. She had killed someone. She actually… killed Sid.
After the adrenaline had worn off, Janet’s fear came late, but it was overwhelming. The overwhelming fear almost made her unsteady on her feet.
This was also her first time killing someone. No matter how much mental preparation she put in, her hands still trembled uncontrollably.
At that moment, her phone suddenly rang. Janet was shocked. She subconsciously wanted to turn off her phone, but the caller ID made her fingers pause. Instead, she pressed the answer button.
“Hello? Miss Murphy, this is Ulric. I’m sorry, I fell asleep just now. The person who answered the call was my private doctor.”
Janet was on the verge of a mental breakdown. She took a few deep breaths and tried hard to calm herself down.
On the other end of the phone, Ulric felt something was wrong. “Miss Murphy? Are you okay?”
“Phew…” Janet exhaled heavily and said, “Ulric, I killed someone… I killed Sid.”
Ulric, who was on the other end of the line, was stunned. Then, he slowly smiled.
Two seconds later, he said with concern, “Don’t be afraid and anxious. I’ll immediately get my men to find you by following your phone’s location. Don’t be afraid. I’ll help you settle it.”
Janet was at a loss. ‘I seem to treat Ulric as my life-saving straw. Ulric is unreliable, but no one else can help me now? Janet swallowed hard and said, “I’m at Silverlake Airport. How long will it take for your people to come over?”
“The airport? It just so happens that I have spies there,” Ulric said as he winked at his subordinate, Daniel.
Daniel understood and dialed a number. “I’ll give you a location. Find Miss Murphy in three minutes and help her solve all her problems.”
After the call ended, Ulric continued to comfort Janet. “In less than three minutes, they will find you. If you don’t want Ken to know what you’ve done and don’t want to be arrested and imprisoned, quickly calm down and listen to me. My men will help you remove the traces you left at the scene. Moreover, I will help you arrange a scapegoat. However, you have to be injured too. Pretend that my men hurt you.”
Janet slowly calmed down. She understood that Ulric wanted to pin all the blame on him.
She knew Ulric had paid a huge price to help her this time.
“Thank you…” she said awkwardly.
Ulric chuckled softly and said, “There’s no need to thank me. Miss Murphy, you can pay it off slowly.”
Janet frowned. “What do you mean? Are you threatening me to work for you in the future and become a spy you planted beside Ken?”
“Miss Murphy, you’re smart. Since you’re smart, you should know you can only agree to my blackmail…”
*****
AT CEO’s office in Ximber Tech.
Melody walked back and forth anxiously in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window.
After signing the document in his hand, Ken looked up and saw Melody pacing back and forth for more than ten minutes. He could not help but chuckle. “What are you doing? Aren’t you dizzy?”
Melody stopped in her tracks and turned to look at Ken. She asked, “James hasn’t called yet? Look at your phone. Did you accidentally mute it?”
Ken picked up his phone helplessly and confirmed it. He said, “I didn’t mute it. He hasn’t called yet.”
“But it’s been almost half an hour since Averi and the others arrived at the airport. Logically speaking, the draft paper should have been obtained ten minutes ago…”
Ken put down the document and looked at Melody in confusion. “Melody, come and sit down first.”
Melody took a deep breath. Then, she took a few steps to sit opposite Ken.
Ken comforted her, “You’re a little too nervous today. It’s just an easy mission. They will bring good news back.”
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After Ken comforted her, he reached out and poured her a glass of water and said, “Melody, do you want some water? Perhaps the alcohol hasn’t completely worn off, so it’s easier for you to be anxious.”
Melody lowered her eyes and took a sip of the water. She was indeed a little more anxious than usual. No, she was a lot more so.
But Melody was certain that the effects of last night’s alcohol had completely passed. She was anxious because she had a bad premonition, a sixth sense.
Sometimes, a person’s sixth sense was very accurate, so this bad feeling kept pressing on her heart like a heavy rock. She had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.
However, looking at Ken’s calm eyes, she could only tell herself that it might be caused by drinking too much.
Seeing that she had calmed down a little, Ken felt slightly relieved.
“There’s still no news from James. Perhaps something else happened and extended the timeline of the plan. After all, there are many people at the airport. They can’t carry out this mission as smoothly as planned. How about this? You watch television first to distract yourself,” Ken said, picked up the remote control, and turned on the local news.
The news happened to be promoting a local snack street in Silverlake. There were many things on the snack street, including crayfish, fried chicken, beer, roast meat, and other local snacks. The vitality assaulted their senses.
To completely relieve Melody’s emotions, Ken suggested, ” Why don’t the few of us go here for supper tonight? Speaking of it, I haven’t looked for Sid and the others for supper for a long time. The last time might have been when I was still studying overseas.”
Melody’s attention was successfully diverted.
She shook her head and said, “You can have supper, but you have to wait until your injuries are healed. Your foot is still swollen. Eating those things is harmful to your body.”
Ken shrugged and deliberately said, “The swelling in my foot has already gone down quite a bit.”
“But you still can’t…”
They talked and more than an hour passed quietly.
Melody was still persuading Ken to take care of his health. The news anchor was about to announce that the day’s news had ended when he suddenly picked up the latest manuscript. “There’s an urgent news broadcast below. Flight MH2937 to Hawarmildes exploded when it was preparing to take off at 10:20 a.m. Halcyon time. The fire has been extinguished, but no signs of life have been found. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation…
Melody and Ken fell silent at the same time. ‘MH2937… It’s Averi’s family’s flight!’
Melody’s face turned pale. She quickly turned to look at Ken. “Ken, they…”
“Don’t worry, I’ll ask about the situation first.” Ken took out his phone and prepared to call James.
Usually, when carrying out a mission, he would not call casually before his subordinate called to report, lest he would affect the mission.
However, when he saw the news about the plane crash, although Ken remained calm on the surface, his heart was in turmoil.
However, before Ken could finish typing in James’s number, James called him.
He immediately answered the call and pressed the loudspeaker button. The next second, James’s voice sounded in the office. “Mr. Swanson, something bad has happened…”
James’s voice sounded like he was about to cry. He was also a tough man and never spoke in such a tone. Moreover, along with James’s voice, there was a commotion, screams, and cries.
The ominous feeling that Melody had just suppressed instantly swelled again.
Ken frowned deeply and asked, “Tell me slowly, why did the plane that Averi was on explode?”
“Mr. Swanson…” On the other end of the phone, James took two deep breaths. It was as if he was trying his best to maintain his composure. However, he finally could not hold it in and cried, “I’ve let you down, and I’ve let Mr. Quant down even more…”
“Sid?” Ken’s eyelids twitched. Ignoring his foot injury, he suddenly stood up from his office chair. “He got on that plane too?”
“No, that’s not it…” James broke down emotionally and said, “Sid was stabbed three times. There was blood all over his body. We’re in the ambulance now. The medical staff are trying to stop the bleeding, but they said that the chances of survival are not high.”
“What did you say?” Ken’s voice was icy, making people feel like they were in an ice cave.
Melody’s face also lost all color. Her premonition came true. James was shocked by the voice. But he continued to cry, We were originally carrying out the plan normally, but for some reason, we didn’t see Miss Murphy and Averi at the pickup point. By the time we found them, we saw Mr. Quant lying in a pool of blood. Miss Murphy also fainted on the side beside him…”
Ken’s eyes trembled violently. Whether it was Janet or Sid, they had been his friends, comrades, and partners for many years.
Something had happened to them now. He blamed himself so much that he opened his mouth but couldn’t make a sound.
Seeing this, Melody pressed on Ken’s shoulder and took the phone. “James, has Sid’s bleeding not stopped yet?”
“Yes… they can’t stop it.”
“Listen, switch the call to video, and give the phone to the paramedics.”
James suddenly remembered that Melody’s medical skills
were superb. After replying with an “okay”, he immediately followed Melody’s instructions.
Soon, Melody saw the image of two medical staff resuscitating Sid on the phone screen.
However, because James had informed them before, one medical staff looked at the camera and asked, “Miss Fox, what should we do?”
Melody calmed herself down. Then, she said, “Do you know the acupuncture points to stop bleeding?”
The medical staff was stunned and said, “I studied modern medicine. I don’t know much about the acupuncture points…
“It’s okay. I’ll tell you where the acupuncture points are.
Then, together with James, press these acupuncture points hard…”
About five or six minutes later, James’s sobbing voice sounded again. “Miss Fox, the bleeding has stopped!”
Melody also heaved a sigh of relief.
She was guiding them through the video, but she felt even more tired than if she had done it herself. She almost collapsed on the chair.
However, at this moment, the medical staff said to James nervously, “The patient has lost too much blood. We don’t have enough blood bags. He might not be able to last long enough to go to the big hospital.”
James quickly said, “I can give him a blood transfusion.”
The medical staff shook her head. “His blood is the special RH-negative blood. We, including you, can’t match his blood type. We can only go to the nearest small hospital to find blood for the patient.”
“Alright, alright. We’ll do as you say…” James nodded in a daze.
Ken recovered from his extreme self-blame. He took the phone from Melody’s hand and said, “James, we’ll come over now. Call me if anything happens.”
“Okay, Mr. Swanson,” James replied.
After the call ended, Ken picked up his jacket and walked out.
Melody was about to remind him to sit in a wheelchair, but she swallowed her words, thinking, ‘At this time, I’d better let him do what he wants to.
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