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Zennie stretched a hand out for the egg tart, but she felt her vision blur halfway in the air. She could not see Cordelia, and her voice sounded like it came from the sky. It grew farther and softer. Then her vision went black, and she passed out.

Cordelia made sure that Zennie was unconscious and placed her on the couch, tucking her in with a pillow and a blanket. She then told the maid, "Zennie's a little tired and is sleeping. Keep an eye on her at the door and tuck her in from time to time so she doesn't catch a cold."

Zephyr was waiting for her at the door. Cordelia wore a relieved smile as soon as she saw her husband.

"I feel a little bad for doing this to Zennie." She felt guilty.

"It's just some sleeping pills mixed in. It'll be fine." Zephyr comforted her softly. "Let her have a good sleep. Everything will be over when she wakes up."

Cordelia nodded, and they departed to the agreed location to meet with Lukas.

The so-called old place was just a deserted hut in Hamerton Manor. It was some distance away from the employees' dorm, so there were rarely people around. When the sun set, the place was darker than elsewhere.

Zephyr had people hiding for ambush around the area while Cordelia stood alone under the bald tree. She was all covered up and even wore a hat. Without a clear look at her face from afar, she did not look too different from Zennie.

A while later, Lukas rushed there hastily.

Cordelia's heartbeat quickened when she heard the footsteps behind her, but she didn't turn around.

Lukas' slightly hoarse voice spoke up. "I got the goods. You know what to do, right?"

Cordelia jolted and shook her head. Her hand was in her jacket pocket as she quietly pressed the recording button.

"Oh gosh, my fair lady!" Lukas was impatient. "Didn't Phil tell you already?"

Cordelia kept her back against him and kept shaking her head.

Lukas looked around sneakily and took a step forward to say with a lowered voice, "Ms. Zennie, take this batch to the University of Centrolis... It's all university students there. They're curious kids. They'll get into it easily!"

Cordelia was alarmed. Smuggling these into the university would mean chaos. Not only would the University of Centrolis' century of reputation be ruined, but half of the school board was also the Hamertons' people. The Hamerton Group would be implicated as well!

She did not expect Phil to be so vicious and ruthless!

"Ms. Zennie, you get it now?" Lukas urged. "No... why do you keep having your back against me? Ms. Zennie, I won't harm you!

"Here, the goods are here. Take them and do the job well for Phil!"

Cordelia turned slightly and saw Lukas pull out a transparent bag of pills that gleamed in the dim light.

"Ms. Zennie, take it!"

"Sure," Cordelia uttered coldly.

She twirled around and took off her hat. The moment she looked up and Lukas saw her face, he froze with a pale face. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the ƒind ηøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"M-Mrs. Hamerton!?"

His grip went slack, and the bag of pills fell to the ground.

Cordelia scoffed. Her gaze was sharp like a blade. With her order, Robert rushed out with men coming from every direction.

Before Lukas could run, he was held down securely.

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Lukas was thrown into the basement of Gale Bay.

Zephyr sat in the center while bodyguards with blank faces stood around the room. Lukas was shaking on his knees, but he refused to tell the truth.

"M-Mr. Hamerton, I really don't know what you're asking about... Ms. Zennie asked for t-that. I didn't insist on giving it to her..."

Zephyr scowled, and without a word from him, the bodyguard beside him kicked Lukas in the chest.

Lukas cried out and yelped, nearly coughing up blood from the pain.

"Mr. Hamerton, you can't do this..." he argued. "It's against the law to lock me up here..."

"Hah, so you know about law too?" Zephyr looked at him coldly. Each word from him was sharp like the blade. "I'm the law in the Hamertons!"

Lukas was stunned. Blood seeped from the corner of his lips, and the coppery scent and endless fear choked him up like the hemp rope.

Zephyr did not want to waste too much time with him here. Cordelia was still upstairs. He did not let her come down to the damp and cold basement, nor did he want her to witness this filth. He furrowed his eyes and shot a look to gesture for Robert to bring the butler, Mr. Welkie.

Soon, Lukas heard deep yet hasty steps approach.

"Mr. Hamerton, you..."

"Since I can't make you talk, I'll let your uncle have a chat with you!" Zephyr snarled, "He raised you and treats you like his own. This is a good time for you uncle and nephew to connect!" Lukas paled with his heart thumping. He was an orphan, and his uncle had kept him by his side, later arranging for him to work in the Hamertons.

He had always been grateful for how his uncle had brought him up and wanted to repay his kindness. However, Lukas did not have an outstanding educational background or excellent capabilities in Hamerton Manor, where talented people were abundant. He did not manage to get into an important position, yet he was unwilling to stay a petty servant in Gale Bay all his life...

That was why he had taken the risk and conspired with Phil. They first approached Yale and Matthew, did lots of dirty deeds for them, and the father and son became the shield for their own dirty deeds as well. Phil then had his eyes set on Zennie. When Lukas found out that Phil was dealing drugs in secret, he knew that it was a deadly choice, but he was already caught up in it. Moreover, Phil did reward him very well.

He had used the money to take care of his uncle and saved a portion for the old man's retirement. Even if his uncle were to leave Hamerton Manor one day, he could still have a good life.

It was just that everything was still exposed.

The moment Mr. Welkie met eyes with his nephew, his heart jerked in pain. His steps were unstable as he dashed forward and slapped Lukas angrily.

"B*stard! Sc*m!" the butler scolded, raising his voice, "Did I bring you up so painstakingly for you to break the law and commit crimes!?"

"Uncle..."

Lukas's last line of defense was close to crumbling.

"Tell me honestly, what are you conspiring with Phil Nelson? Just the two of you want to ruin the Hamertons? You're dreaming!"

Lukas was bawling as he stayed on his knees and knocked his head on the floor before Mr. Welkie.

The old butler was crying too, hitting the young man and then going up to hug him.

"Lukas, the Welkies aren't rich or noble, but we're honest, law-abiding people! If your late parents knew about this and saw you like this, they'd hate you so much!

"And me... I've raised you for over 20 years, and I raised you into a criminal... How do you expect me to meet your parents when I pass on!?"

"No..." Lukas looked up with reddened eyes. "Uncle, I'm forever indebted to your love and care. Dad and mom won't blame you even if they know..."

"Then tell the truth!" The butler growled, "The money you gave me came from doing those dirty deeds with Phil Nelson? Can I... Can I save you if I hand all the money to the police?" Lukas' expression fell as despair washed over his eyes.

"Speak up!" Mr. Welkie was angry and anxious. He hit the young man and kicked him. The bodyguards had not stopped him in the beginning but did so later, afraid that he would kill Lukas when they saw him losing his composure, and Lukas was not doing anything to fight back or defend himself.

"I'll die before your eyes if you still don't speak!"

The butler paused and snatched the gun of one of the bodyguards to aim it at his own head. He glared at Lukas, terrorized, as if he was doing one last struggle before his death.

"Uncle, stop..." Lukas panicked, especially when he heard his uncle load the gun.

He paled and fell to the floor, bawling. He was begging his uncle not to do anything foolish.

"I'll tell them, I'll tell them everything..." Lukas looked at him. His only wish was not to lose the last family he had in the world.

"It's Phil Nelson... He's dealing drugs. That bag of pills is proof! Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the ƒindηʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"He's given Mr. Yale and Yelena those pills. He wanted to give them to Ms. Zennie too... but it didn't work with her for some reason.

"And... And when Elder Mr. Hamerton was drugged and had clogged blood vessels, it was Phil Nelson who got an addictive drug and secretly mixed it into his tonic. He suggested the idea to Mr. Matthew and Mr. Yale, for me to serve the tonic to Elder Mr. Hamerton daily because I'm from Gale Bay, so people would naturally suspect Mr. Henry...

"That drug's a distilled form of a plant from Southeast Aciatic." Lukas spilled everything he knew. "It's just... just something poisonous..."

Mr. Welkie slumped on the floor with a gasp. Even when he had prepared himself mentally before he came, he still felt a buzz in his ears when he personally heard Lukas say it himself. It was as if something had broken down within him, and his heart ached badly.

...

Returning to Royal Manor, Zephyr pinched between his brows tiredly. Cordelia handed him a glass of warm water and sat down quietly next to him.

They simply sat next to each other without speaking.

Cordelia understood his fatigue and snuggled his shoulder, saying softly, "Zennie's slept for quite some time. The maid called to tell me that she had just woken up."

Zephyr's expression was solemn as he passed Lukas' confession recording to Cordelia. She listened to it from the start till the end and felt a heavy heart.

It was Phil who had manipulated everything in secret, yet he was only a regular permanent worker. His lowly status meant that no one would take notice of him. Who would have thought that a mere worker was capable of such things?

Cordelia bit her lips. "Darling... Phil's hurt everyone related to you, so his target... It's you?"

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Zephyr nodded lightly with a squint.

It was true. That man had repeatedly used Marcus to hurt Cordelia, used Matthew and Yale's stupidity to cause trouble in the Hamertons, and used Zennie's naivety and innocence to manipulate her mentally. He even wanted to distribute drugs in the bar Josiah had shares in to ruin the Bayers' reputation.

All these people were related to Zephyr.

It was just that Zephyr could not figure out when he had ever offended Phil. Why did he want to target the Hamertons and him like this?

It was true that he was ruthless and merciless in the business world. He forced people to the extent of bankruptcy and made lots of enemies, but that was simply the law of the business jungle, where it was also the survival of the fittest.

He had expanded his business empire under the premise of following all the rules.

Moreover, Phil was not even his business rival. He was just an employee of the Hamertons.

In Zephyr's impression, he had never mistreated any Hamerton employee. Yes, he had a resting b*tch face most of the time, but he was nice to those who worked for the Hamertons.

The Hamertons' remuneration and benefits had always been at the top of the pyramid, which was also why the Hamerton Group attracted a large batch of talented people each year. Of course, those who made mistakes were exceptions.

"Could it be that..." Zephyr furrowed his brows. "Phil's family member did something wrong, and how it was managed at that time upset him, so he wants revenge?"

Cordelia thought about it and opened up the laptop to log into the Hamertons' internal system and checked the recent years' staff turnover record.

The turnover record was detailed, and there were other Nelsons but not Phil.

Cordelia called Clark. "Do you know why the Nelsons left their job?"

Clark explained, "They mentioned resigning last year. The Nelson parents haven't been in good health and can't keep working, so they went back to their hometown for rest." "But we didn't know this." Cordelia was perplexed.

"Yeah, because their rank was too low, so the subordinates didn't bring this up to us. They followed the procedure and completed the resignation for them."

Cordelia nodded. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ƒind ηøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The Hamerton Group was gigantic. It was impossible that the higher-ups decided every single matter.

The HR department could call the shots in small things like resignation if the reason was proper and the procedure was legal. The signature from a superior was simply part of the procedure. Furthermore, turnover was a normal thing everywhere. People were leaving and joining every day. No one would ask for the details just because two elderly permanent workers wanted to retire and go back home.

Cordelia continued to check the record and realized that the time the Nelson folks left the Hamertons was when she came to Centrolis. It was also when Marcus nearly got his way with her.

She shuddered as the bad memories rushed out within Cordelia like a tide.

"Honey, it's okay..." Zephyr hugged her gently.

Cordelia took a few deep breaths to calm down and smiled up at him. "I'm not that weak..."

Zephyr smiled.

No matter when it was, even if she had turned into the strongest woman in the world, she would still be the petite woman he wanted to keep in his arms and protect well.

"Zephyr, now that Lukas has confessed and we have more evidence. Next, we'll be..."

"We stay put and wait," Zephyr answered.

Cordelia chortled. "How do you want to stay put, and how do you want to wait?"

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"The police have taken Lukas away, so he won't possibly be contacting Phil recently. Phil hasn't reached his goal, so he'll still contact Zennie." "So..." Cordelia blinked her big eyes playfully. "We just have to keep guarding this setup and pay attention to what Phil sends Zennie!"

As soon as she said that, the laptop made a sound, and a certain icon kept blinking on the taskbar.

The coincidence was unreal. They were just talking about waiting, and their target had sent himself to them.

They sat in front of the laptop, clicked into the system, and the conversation between Zennie and Phil popped up.

The two of them were using a call, so the system lagged slightly before connecting the audio.

As expected, Phil used a different number and sounded furious.

"Zennie Hamerton, did you get the goods!?"

Zennie stammered with a sob, "No. I'm sorry, I... I forgot. I overslept and..."

"Heh, I think you just want the whole world to admire your beautiful body, huh, Ms. Zennie?"

"No..."

"I heard that Seth Stafford's in some seminar. I think letting him see another side to you might trigger some academic research inspiration!" "Please, no!" Zennie's sob was heart-wrenching.

Zephyr clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth as he glared at the screen while Cordelia stroked his back with a gentle and firm gaze.

The following conversation was a two-minute blank. Only Zennie's soft sobs could be heard. Phil seemed to have lost his patience and sent another edited photo.

The photo was even more obscene, and Zennie wailed helplessly after a yelp.

"Zennie Hamerton, you keep defying my orders. I can only teach you a lesson!"

"Don't... I'll listen to you! I'll listen to everything you say! Phil, give me another chance..."

"Really? You'll listen to everything I say?"

"Yes!"

Phil snickered, and his voice went deeper. "That's it... Zennie, don't you forget that you only have me in your world. Hah, repeat what I taught you!"

"Oh..." Zennie obeyed. "I only have you in my world. I... I'm nothing. You're the only one who doesn't despise me... Doing things for you is where my worth is." "Very good," Phil said with a chuckle. "Zennie, you've got to be good. Only then will I like you, understand?"

Zennie did not make any sound. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ƒindηʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Zephyr was in front of the screen and was losing his tolerance.

"Do one more thing for me. Once it's done, I'll destroy all these photos. What do you think?"

"Really?" Zennie felt as if she had grabbed on to hope.

"Yes, really." Phil's tone was sinister. "I heard that your sis-in-law got pregnant? Ask her out and give her a cup of coffee... I'll send you the address later!" Zennie asked shakily, "W-What are you going to do?"

"What else? Give her and her baby a taste of something good! And show everyone else what Mrs. Hamerton looks like delirious after taking some 'good stuff'! Hahaha..." Phil hung up swiftly.

Cordelia did not know what Zennie thought about it, but her palms were covered in cold beads of sweat. She was still targeted as expected. Zephyr pulled out his gun, looking masculine and domineering as he loaded it. He glanced at Cordelia and said softly, "You can't go this time!"

 

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Cordelia was going to reply when her phone let out a ding, indicating that she had received a text. Her heart clenched.

Her sixth sense told her that this could very well be Zennie. Just minutes ago, Phil had threatened Zennie, and the girl might do as he said with how weak she was now. Cordelia sucked in a cold breath and slowly reached for her phone.

Zephyr kept a hand on her shoulder, and his gaze dimmed with a frown.

"It's fine. I'll take a look." Cordelia forced herself to stay calm. "It might not be Zennie. Could be some spam message. Maybe..."

Reality slapped her in the face the next second.

[Cordelia, are you free tomorrow afternoon? I'd like to buy your coffee. Let's meet at the cafe we usually frequent. See you there!]

She even emphasized [Cordelia, come alone. I don't want anyone around.]. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findηøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Cordelia paled, and her hand holding her phone trembled.

Zennie knew very well that Cordelia was unguarded against her, yet she sent her a text like this.

Cordelia wondered what would happen if she had not tapped their conversation in advance and went to the coffee date out of her unguarded and complete trust in the girl.

"Cordelia..."

Zephyr hated that Zennie did not live up to expectations and wanted to grab the phone to call her.

"Wait!" Cordelia stopped him and replied right away.

[Sure, see you tomorrow.]

"You're really going?"

"What else?" Cordelia looked calm. "Zennie's a timid one, and she was threatened like that by Phil just now. What do you think she'll choose?"

Zephyr bit his lips and scolded Zennie inwardly, feeling bad for her yet angry at her.

"Honey, Zennie's caught in this now. We can't lose our cool first." Cordelia advised, "Just like how we caught Lukas, I'll go tomorrow, and you'll keep watch in secret."

"But the one there tomorrow won't be Lukas. It's Phil Nelson."

Zephyr's deep eyes brimmed with worry. He felt the gun's weight in his hand like he could pull the trigger anytime.

"It isn't just Phil who'll be there tomorrow. There's also Zennie!" Cordelia emphasized the latter words. "Zephyr, Zennie needs protection. If Phil discovers you first, he might do something crazier, use Zennie as a hostage and stuff... We'll be caught in a passive position then!"

Zephyr said nothing with a scowl.

"Don't worry. I won't let anything bad happen to me." Cordelia rubbed her belly and smiled softly. "I won't let anything bad happen to the baby either.

"I promise I'll try to take Zennie out once I meet her. Once we're outside the cafe, maybe we could lure Phil out. You know what to do by then, right?"

The next afternoon, Cordelia was dressed in athleisure wear and a baseball cap as she arrived at the cafe punctually.

Zennie had already booked the whole cafe for themselves, so there were no other customers. She was waiting by the window.

She jolted when she saw Cordelia and picked up the cup in front of her to take a few gulps. She then looked up with a pure smile like always.

It was just that Cordelia felt bad for her. Zennie was so young when she met a sc*m, and now she was being threatened by said sc*m to do something against her will... How had she pushed through this period?

"Cordelia, why are you spacing out? Have a seat!"

Cordelia smiled and sat across from her.

"Zennie, you don't look so well. You've been studying till late? Don't give yourself too much pressure. You've always been great," she said and wanted to pat Zennie's head, but the girl froze and subconsciously dodged.

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Cordelia's hand froze in midair before she pulled it back awkwardly.

Zennie knew that she had lost her composure a little. Her phone buzzed with messages-Phil was urging her to drug Cordelia immediately. Her tears were almost pooling in her eyes as her feet and hands went cold. Her heart ached so much that she could barely hold her phone. "Zennie, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?" Cordelia held her hand. "Oh, you're so cold!"

"Nothing, I'm fine!" Zennie denied and frantically pulled her hand back.

After adjusting her emotions, she took a few deep breaths and smiled at Cordelia. "Cordelia, I'm buying today, so order whatever you want!"

"You're still a student. How could I let you buy?" Cordelia chortled. "Is your allowance this month enough?"

Zennie paused and nodded.

Cordelia was running the household now. Although she did her best to be fair, she secretly gave a part of her money to Zennie. The girl's monthly allowance was even double what she had before Cordelia took

over.

"Cordelia, thank you..." Zennie's voice was low.

"What's there to thank me about?" Cordelia smiled. "You're our princess. There's no fault in spoiling you! Besides..."

She held Zennie's hand. "We get along so well. As you sis-in-law, I should indulge you more!"

What she said made Zennie's heart clench badly. She kept sniffing and took a deep breath before she pushed the coffee she ordered to Cordelia.

Cordelia felt her heart drop looking at it. What was supposed to happen had still happened. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findηovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Despite that, she still wanted to make a bet on Zennie's feelings for her.

Cordelia asked with a smile, "You've already ordered?"

"Mm, I ordered before you came..." Zennie's hand kept picking the wooden table. "It's the cafe's new launch, dirty coffee. It looks dirty but tastes decent." Cordelia looked at the coffee silently.

The aroma of the dark roast coffee beans mixed with milk greeted her. Perhaps there was something else added in there...

Cordelia looked up at Zennie in full concentration. "Zennie, the coffee's quite surprising. It actually looks dirty."

"Hah, it looks dirty but tastes good."

"So..." Cordelia had a complicated gaze. "To someone, it'd be not judging a book by its cover, right?"

"Cordelia..." Zennie jolted.

"Some people look dirty, but their heart is pure, while some people look well-dressed, but their heart is filth. Right?"

Cordelia spoke with implied meaning. Zennie was not stupid and ducked her head after listening.

Cordelia smiled. "But since you've recommended it, I'll have a sip to try it out!"

She picked up the mug and sent it to her mouth. Her movement was slow, finding the short seconds agonizing. As her arm went up, her heart dropped.

She could not drink this coffee, but the mug was approaching her lips. Just as Cordelia contemplated what she should do, she heard Zennie cry, "Cordelia, don't drink it!"

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Cordelia paused. She looked up and saw Zennie staring at the mug in her hand with reddened eyes as she waved frantically. "Cordelia, don't drink it, don't drink it!"

"Zennie..."

"Cordelia, leave now!"

Cordelia's heart jolted. Before she could feel bad for Zennie or moved by her, she felt a force yanking her out of her seat.

Zennie was clutching her wrist to run out of the cafe, yelling, "Cordelia, go! Leave!"

Cordelia had never known a weak little girl like Zennie could be so explosive in strength that her wrist hurt from her grip.

"Cordelia, go!"

Zennie swatted the coffee off the table, shattering the mug with a clank.

"Zennie, we're leaving together!"

"No, Cordelia, I—"

Before Zennie finished speaking, her phone started buzzing. She broke down and cried.

Cordelia grabbed her phone and held her shoulders to get both of them out. A shadow suddenly rushed down from upstairs and punched at them aggressively. "Zennie Hamerton, you b*tch! How dare you not listen to me!?"

"Zennie has her own mind and thoughts. She knows what she should and shouldn't do! What right do you have to control her so she listens to you?"

"Oh?" Phil finally removed his mask and cap, revealing a vicious smile on his pale face. "Mrs. Hamerton, huh?

"Hah, what a pity that Marcus ended up in jail for the rest of his life. Otherwise, I'd really like to ask him what it felt like to have fun with Mrs. Hamerton on the floor!" "You" Cordelia shook in rage. "Stop making things up!"

"That's right. I'm just making things up!" Phil cracked a smirk. "But do you believe that nobody in this world wants to know the truth? They only want the drama!

"Zennie Hamerton, the same goes for your photos. No one wants to know the real side of the Hamerton heiress. They just want to see how she looks like being messed up by over ten men in the club!" "Shut up!" Zennie screamed and wailed.

Cordelia coaxed her and kept her behind her. She faced Phil's challenging gaze instead.

Phil's eyes were reddened as he kept stepping forward. It was like his features were twisted by his feelings.

Cordelia spoke calmly. "Phil Nelson, you did so many things to harm my husband and the Hamertons, right?"

Phil did not answer but inched closer to them.

Cordelia refused to give up. "But why? How did the Hamertons wrong you? Or perhaps... how did Zephyr wrong you?" sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ƒind ηøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Phil was still silent.

Cordelia thought that his gaze grew colder and was filled with increasing resentment.

"Why? Do you want to know what happened between Zephyr and me?"

"If you're willing to tell me, I'll do my best to... recompense you on behalf of Zephyr."

"Hahaha..." Phil suddenly guffawed.

When he looked at Cordelia again, his gaze was savage as he pulled a bag of pills out of his pocket.

"Eat this, and I can tell you why I hate the Hamertons so much!"

Cordelia pressed her lips together before she uttered softly, "Okay."

Phil froze. He did not realize that he had already forced Cordelia to the window by the corner. The more Cordelia was forced into a corner, the more potential was triggered out of her.

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Cordelia pretended to take the pills, but she had grabbed some soil when she felt the flower pot by the window just now. While Phil was distracted, she threw the handful of soil into his eyes. "Ah!" Phil covered his eyes.

Cordelia took the opportunity to run out, pulling Zennie with her.

A few steps into the cafe's yard, Phil had come out in pursuit. His hand was going for Zennie's neck, but a bullet went right through his scapula with a loud bang accompanied by a bright flare. Phil fell to the ground with a thud, curling up in pain.

Cordelia pulled Zennie to run without turning back. Robert was outside to pick them up.

Zephyr stayed back to clear the place. He stood before Phil with a blank face as he watched blood oozing from the latter's shoulder.

The gunpoint smoked, the burnt smell of gunfire lingering in the air.

The battle was going to be over soon.

Zephyr lifted his hand with a smirk. He was going to add another shot to end everything, but the moment he pulled the trigger, Phil struggled up from the floor with a growl.

The shot hit the ground with sparks flying.

A shadow flashed past Zephyr's eyes. Phil had somehow pulled a dagger out and was going toward him with it. He avoided it swiftly and kicked Phil's wrist. The latter was wounded, so he was not able to last long, falling to the ground again after some staggering.

The bodyguards who were hiding around swarmed over to catch him.

A few packets of pills fell out of Phil, and they were collected by the police who arrived.

"You keep, sell, and instigate others to take drugs!" The police officer looked at Phil. "That's not all. You attempt to harm others! With these crimes combined, you're done for! Take him back!"

"Wait." Zephyr's voice was low. "Officer, he's injured..."

"Oh, it's fine! I know that you're defending yourself..."

"I didn't mean that." Zephyr's gaze was deep and dark as he stared at Phil. "I hope he can be treated first, and I'd like to ask him what conflict he has with the Hamertons!"

Phil was wheeled into the operation ward, but no nurse attended to him. Everyone heard that he could likely be a death row prisoner and had done tons of abominable things, so they ignored him without a word.

Phil's wound was briefly bandaged, and the seconds he spent in the operation theater felt like years.

His wound stopped bleeding, but he was still weak. The bullet was still in his body and might have hit his bone as the agonizing pain that came up from time to time ground his patience away.

He did not know how long he had waited when the door to the ward opened. He turned and made out the man in scrubs standing before him despite the dim light.

Phil widened his eyes instantly, and two words left his lips after some time. "Seth... Stafford?"

"So, you know me." Seth turned around to gesture to two assistant doctors to come in. "I'm the surgeon today to extract the bullet out of you."

Seth pulled up a scalpel.

He thought of the grievances and humiliation Zennie had been through during this time and recalled the obscene photos Zephyr had shown him... He had rushed back before he could finish his seminar in Jangasas.

The moment he was back, he met this sc*m.

Seth bit his lips, his hand holding the scalpel shaking.

"You... operate on me now!" Phil panted, drenched in sweat. "Do it now!" Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Seth focused and looked at him seriously.

"Phil Nelson, as a doctor, I'll ensure you live.

"But as someone who protects Zennie, I..." He licked his lips and uttered word by word, "I'll make sure you wish you were dead!"

Phil panicked. "W-What are you going to do?"

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Chapter 640

It was just like Phil's every blow to Zennie.

Seth took a deep breath. He did not expect that, as a doctor, he would one day do something a devil would.

His hands shook uncontrollably-not because he had turned into a monster, but for the grievances Zennie had gone through.

"Dr. Stafford, we can stitch him up now."

"Alright." Seth looked blankly at Phil, who was on the verge of death.

He would not die. He would be fine with a few days of rest.

However, the damage he had caused Zennie could barely be erased her whole life.

Seth gripped his fists. He should really kill someone like this with his own hands!

Cordelia and Zephyr had been waiting outside the operation ward and had naturally heard the harrowing screams earlier.

Zephyr had a straight face as he sat like a statue. Cordelia leaned against his shoulder gently and put a hand over the back of his hand.

Her hand was a little cold. Since she got pregnant, she kept feeling like her energy was lacking. She blamed herself for it. Why could she not have the warmth of her palm spread through the body like each time he held her hand?

"Darling..." she called out softly but could not get a word of comfort out.

Zephyr turned to her. No matter how bad his mood was, he would always wear the softest smile in front of her.

The door to the operation ward opened, and Seth came out. He was soaked in sweat like he had just gotten out of the water. He pulled a tired smile when he saw Zephyr.

"He won't die, but I'm afraid you won't be able to ask anything within these two days."

"Mm, I know." Zephyr nodded and patted his shoulder. "Thanks."

Seth shook his head with a smile.

It was only now that he realized belatedly that he should thank Phil. If the latter had not done all these heinous things, he would not have been aware of his feelings for Zennie.

He clearly remembered how Zephyr had beaten the village thugs to the point of internal bleeding when they had gone to their house to tease Cordelia not too long after the two of them got married when he used to live in the small village in Jangasas as Marcus.

This was what he felt now. He wanted people who bullied Zennie to die. This was probably not some sibling love there...

Seth paused and looked up at them with a dry chuckle. "People say doctors have the heart of parents. What I did today... doesn't deserve this white coat anymore."

"You're wrong." Cordelia looked him in the eyes and said seriously, "Seth, a doctor's benevolence depends on who it's for. To kind souls, we have mercy, but to evil people, we can give them a taste of their own medicine!

"Kindness is only kindness when there's an edge." Cordelia smiled. "You don't have to blame yourself at all."

"Mm, I wouldn't over a sc*m like this," Seth said softly. "I blame myself for not being by Zennie's side with something so big happening... If I didn't go to the seminar and kept her company every day, Phil wouldn't be able to get to her!"

"She's Phil's prey. She could never run away from it," Zephyr said. "The problem now is why he wants to take revenge on the Hamertons like this!"

Robert ran over from some distance and passed the tapping device in Zennie's bag to Zephyr.

"Mr. Z, this is the evidence that Phil instigated Ms. Zennie to carry the drugs! Fortunately, Ms. Zennie hasn't lost her mind. The police will ask her to be a witness once they press charges on Phil." "Asking her to be a witness in court?" Cordelia was worried. "Can she do it with her current state? Isn't it rubbing salt into her healing wound by asking her to recall the hurt again!?"