Chapter 675
Sheena’s hand, holding the juice, suddenly froze.
She flashed a nonchalant smile and said, “You’re overthinking. Why would I want to buy time? What’s in it for me?”
Nathaniel did not believe her at all.
Suddenly, he recalled the argument with Sheena before he passed out when she said, “You promised
not to deceive me again once I came to Laubabwe, to treat me honestly. Have you lived up to that promise?”
He had not given it much thought in the heat of the moment, but now it seemed like there was a hidden meaning behind her words.
Considering this, Nathaniel narrowed his eyes.
“Did you already know that Clear is in my hands?”
Sheena raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise.
“Clear is in your hands? Weren’t you supposed to keep it in the palace storage?”
Nathaniel stared at her expression, feeling a growing sense of unease. He immediately reached for his phone and tried contacting the guards he had stationed outside Alzer Palace, but no one answered.
No response meant trouble!
Next, he called Jamie. “Come back to Alzer Palace immediately and check for any intruders!
After hanging up, he got dressed and was about to leave when Sheena grabbed his sleeve.
“Where are you going? We haven’t finished discussing our matters!”
Brushing off her hand, Nathaniel said, “We can talk about your pregnancy later!”
With these chilling words, he turned and walked away.
Sheena inwardly cursed. Nathaniel was exceptionally vigilant.
She tightened her grip on the ring in her hand and hurriedly followed him.
Meanwhile, Lionel was conducting an extensive search at Alzer Palace.
The entire place had been turned upside down, but there was no trace of Clear.
If Nathaniel had obtained Clear, the palace would be the safest place.
Where else could he hide it?
Though the potion was small, it typically required refrigeration. If left in the cooler box for an extended period, the temperature fluctuation would render it ineffective.
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Hence, the only plausible option was….
Lionel looked at Alzer Palace’s small kitchen and meticulously searched again.
Finally, he found a silver–gray cooler box at the bottom of the refrigerator.
Opening it up and inspecting it closely, he discovered a transparent serum, a syringe about the thickness of a thumb and ten centimeters long.
Sure enough, it was Clear!
Lionel was overjoyed and quickly stripped off his suit, wrapping the cooler box. Then, he meticulously restored any signs of searching in the room and once again leaped out of the window.
However, as soon as he landed, the cold muzzle pressed against his back. Immediately after, there was the crisp sound of a bullet being chambered.
Five guards beside him aimed their tasers at him.
The gun against his back slowly moved up, now pressing against his head.
Jamie’s voice echoed, “Drop what you’re holding, raise your hands, and turn around!”
Lionel remained motionless, tightened his grip on the cooler box, and instead of letting it go, he hugged it to his chest, showing a stubborn determination.
Jamie sneered. “Even if you manage to escape us, you can’t leave this palace tonight once the alarm is triggered. What’s in your hands won’t go anywhere, either. If you don’t want a bullet in your head, drop it and turn around!”
Lionel still did not release his hold, slowly turning around.
Nathaniel had just arrived.
He could clearly see Lionel’s face under the dim streetlight and was surprised.
