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Chapter 698
"Why are you here again?" Eric asked.Ruth was rendered speechless. She had also realized that every time she came to Salt City to find Eric, it was never good news."This time, it's good news," Ruth said.Eric raised an eyebrow skeptically."Don't believe it?" Ruth sneered. "Consider yourself lucky, scoundrel. My father heard that your wife is temporarily unable to return because she's being detained there. He asked me to come to seduce you and improve our relationship a bit. Maybe I'll take her place?""Get to the point!" Eric said."What's the matter?" Ruth asked as she glanced at Eric. "Are you really not interested in me? Not even the slightest bit?"She was starting to doubt herself. She had many suitors, so she did not believe that Eric had no interest in her at all."Get to the point!" Eric emphasized again, noticing that Ruth seemed to be getting less serious.Ruth scoffed. "After the incident at the border, my mentor and I found out that someone on our side instigate
Chapter 699
Andy knew Craig wanted to talk about Elly. However, Elly had long severed ties with him. The only connection Craig had was through their two children.Andy was well aware of this, and Elly had no intention of letting the kids meet Craig. Over these past few days, the kids had accepted Andy's presence, and their relationship was quite good. Even though they were young, they were able to understand certain things.Clenching his teeth, Craigh said, "Andy, I just want to talk to you."Andy glanced at Craig and asked, "How much money do you want?"He knew Craig too well. Craig had disappeared for a while, and Andy was certain that his reappearance had to be about money. Just as Andy expected, Craig said, "I can't stand living like this anymore! 300,000 dollars! Just give me 300,000 dollars to start a business! I won't bother you anymore, and I'll repay the money!""300,000 dollars?" Andy chuckled. He did not even have 300,000 dollars in his bank account. Ironically, he was probably t
Chapter 700
They engaged in conversation before parting ways at the company.Returning to the Rosewood Estate, Eric directed his attention toward the buzz in the holistic medicine community. Word about Eric had already begun to circulate.This strategic move aimed to inform the Rogers family about Eric's existence and extend a personal invitation. Once the Rogers family visited and Sean gathered essential information, Eric could proceed with his plan.More positive developments emerged. Sean successfully infiltrated his people into the team monitoring Sylvia.Initially, Eric was concerned about their adversaries' potential resort to assassination, but he now found it unnecessary. It seemed their enemies recognized the need to detain Sylvia while ensuring layers of protection. Any harm to Sylvia would pose a threat to them as well.After addressing crucial matters, Eric prepared to cook. The challenging days at Westman Technology instilled in him the habit of preparing his meals. Even when alo
Chapter 701
One of them suggested that, from the scene, it seemed like an act of revenge and asked whether Andy had any enemiesEric couldn't confirm if Craig was Andy's enemy, but he still brought up Craig.Luckily, the surveillance cameras at the neighborhood entrances could provide valuable clues by retrieving footage around the time of the incident.After the police gathered some useful information, they left.Shortly afterward, Elly returned with the boys.At the same time, a doctor emerged from the emergency room, where many blood bags had been sent.Elly and Eric hurriedly approached."Doctor, how's my husband?" Elly asked anxiously.Wiping sweat from his head, the doctor reassured them, "Don't worry. He has stabilized. We'll observe a bit longer, and then he can be transferred to the ward."Elly and Eric sighed in relief upon hearing that Andy was okay.Eric had arranged the ward before Andy came out of the emergency room.Shortly after, the doctor wheeled out Andy, still uncons
Chapter 702
At noon, Andy remained asleep.Upon receiving the news, Eric's parents were the first to arrive.Melinda was wiping away tears while lamenting the unfairness of fate. She detailed the family's struggles, from her costly medical condition to Blake's near-fatal car accident, and now Andy's predicament. The family had endured repeated trials of injuries and illnesses.Blake sighed. "Despite all hardships, we've managed to overcome them as a family.""Our days are improving, but so are the challenges. Many times, I wish we weren't this wealthy so you all would face fewer hardships!" Melinda expressed.Unbeknownst to the elderly couple, Sylvia was detained abroad, a fact Eric and Elly kept from them due to their rural background and lack of information.After confirming that Andy was not in life-threatening danger, Blake returned to Nutikiville, where they had animals to tend to daily—pigs, ducks, chickens, and geese.Shortly after the Johnsons left, Andy's parents arrived.Seeing t
Chapter 703
"Dad, Mom, why did you come too?" Andy asked, his expression somewhat complicated.Colin sighed. "You were almost killed. Can't we, as parents, come and check on you?"Lily approached the bed and pointed at Elly. "Son, tell me. Is it true that Elly's ex-husband wanted to kill you? I'm right! Elly is a jinx! You should leave her. Otherwise, who knows what will happen to you?!"Eric and Elly suspected Craig, but he denied his involvement."Mom, it's not him.""Not him?" Lily widened her eyes. "Son, you're not saying this to defend that jinx, are you?"Andy shook his head.Seeing this, Eric asked, "Andy, if it wasn't Craig, then who tried to kill you?"Andy sighed but didn't say anything, leaving Eric puzzled. The possibility of Craig committing the crime and having the motive were there.As for why Andy didn't reveal it, Eric speculated he might want to protect Elly in front of his parents.However, this reasoning seemed weak. Craig and Elly had no connection anymore, so what w
Chapter 704
Andy opened his eyes, gazing at Eric with a complex expression."Eric, it's not that I don't want to tell. It's just... I didn't expect him to try to kill me," Andy confessed."Who is it?" Eric's face shifted. From Andy's expression, he must know the assailant, and it definitely wasn't Craig!Andy wrestled with his thoughts. After a moment, he closed his eyes and revealed, "My brother, Jacob."This exceeded Eric's expectations. He had considered Craig and even speculated about the Crimson Order or their rivals, but Jacob was never on his radar!"H-How could it be..."Eric was dumbfounded. Why would Jacob want to harm Andy? According to the police, Jacob had stabbed Andy with the intent to kill. Why had the brothers reached such a dire situation?Andy shook his head, "I don't know, Eric. You have to help me keep it a secret. If the police find out, Jacob will definitely end up in prison.""Andy! Protecting him like this isn't helping—it's harming him! Without understanding the r
Chapter 705
"This has nothing to do with Elly! You and Dad should go back and rest early. I won't die!" Andy exclaimed.Without waiting for them to respond, Andy swiftly took out his phone and called his colleagues at the company, instructing them to drive over and take Colin and Lily back to their hometown. With Elly, Eric, and Melinda taking care of him there, there shouldn't be any problem.Upon learning that Jacob was responsible, Colin and Lily appeared visibly distressed. When the driver arrived, they left without uttering a word."They've always doted on Jacob since he was a child," Andy shared with Eric."Andy, your mom must be contacting Jacob right now, asking him to run away. Can you think of a way?"Knowing his parents too well, Andy nodded.Eric immediately took out his phone to contact the relevant parties. Trying to escape after committing a crime in this era? Dream on!Eric made the necessary arrangements without involving the Combat Department. A single call to the police