Outside the door…Quincy propped James up and looked at him with concern. “James, you already know that he’s dangerous, so why do you still insist on getting him to collaborate with you?”James halted his steps for a while and said, “He’s Dark Castle’s founder, one of the deadliest assassin’s guilds in the world. He has huge sway in the underworld, and it’ll be easier for me to get things done with his help.Quincy asked worriedly, “What if he just pretends to agree and disappears after getting the antidote from you?” James thought for a moment and said, “That probably won’t happen.”Although Blake was a ruthless and vicious man that had no qualms about killing, he was still a martial artist.James was familiar with a martial artist’s core tenants.They always stayed true to their word.This was only applicable to those who had dedicated years to training, though. Most that have yet to reach a certain level in martial arts would often go back on their word.Blake was someon
After persuading Blake, everything that came next would be much easier.Quincy drove James back home to her house again.After returning home, James could not wait to continue reading the medical book.James completely immersed himself in its densely packed text.He did his best to understand the ancient words as he slowly went through them.Before he started, he had requested a notebook and pen from Quincy.Whenever he came across a term or text he could not understand, he’d make a note of it in the notebook. Later he turned on the computer and searched for their meaning online.James spent his whole day at Quincy’s home studying the contents of the medical book.“James, you should take a break. Here, have a glass of water.”Quincy walked over with a glass of warm water, took the medical book out of James’ hands, and placed it aside. With a look of concern, she said, “You’ve been reading for hours. Your body is still quite frail. You shouldn’t be overworking yourself.”After
Quincy’s nonchalant response made James’ embarrassment even more pronounced.“U-Um, could you get out of the bathroom first? I need to get dressed.”“Okay,” Quincy replied while her eyes peered at the bathtub as if she was trying to check something.After a glance, she turned and left the bathroom.James sighed in relief.Then, he got out of the bath and quickly got dressed. After putting on his clothes, he walked out.Quincy had already set the table for them.When he sat next to her, she passed him a set of utensils. James took them and started eating.Halfway through the meal, James' phone rang.He took it out and saw an unfamiliar number. After hesitating for a while, he denied the call.“Who was it? Why didn’t you answer it?”James simply put his phone back down and picked his utensils up again. “I didn’t recognize the number. It must have been one of those telemarketers.”Shortly after turning down the call, his phone rang again.It was the same number.This tim
Quincy drove as fast as she could.Soon, they arrived at the military hospital.The military hospital was not a public institution, so regular civilians were not permitted entry.It was only opened up to military personnel who were in need of treatment.Family members of military members were also eligible to be treated here.All those that were admitted to the hospital were from military backgrounds or had connections to the military.Many people gathered outside the inpatient ward, looking and pointing at the woman sitting precariously on the eight-floor window.“Isn’t that the new genius doctor from Cansington, Thea?”“What happened to her? Why is she trying to jump?”“It’s probably because of James.”“James?”“Yeah. She wasn’t aware of James’ identity in the past and divorced him. Shortly after, a crisis broke out in the Southern Plains. James donned his uniform once again during her birthday party and returned to help with the situation. That’s when she found out he was
They could not find words to refute him.Back then, James had provided them with assistance in secret whenever they ran into trouble, but how did they thank him? By mercilessly insulting him and assuming the worst of him.James' words also rendered Thea speechless.Her mind went blank for a few seconds. Then she went back to screaming hysterically at him, “I love you! I love you so much! I really do! James… Honey, I can’t live without you! My life is nothing without you in it. Please come back to me. I know I made a mistake! I’ll love and take care of you for the rest of my life. The Callahans will agree to it! Won’t we, Mom? Right, Grandpa?”“Yes, yes, of course!” Gladys nodded furiously.As long as Thea was safe, nothing else mattered. She was prepared to say anything for her sake.Lex stepped forward and looked at James frantically. “James, come back to us. The Callahans are sorry for mistreating you in the past. You’re a regular man now and you’re also unwell. We can support
Thea was wheeled back into the operating theatre to get her wounds closed back up.James waited in the corridor outside the theatre on a bench.His arms were propped on his knees, and his hands covered his face.He felt immense guilt toward Quincy.He walked aside, took out his phone, and texted her.[Have you left?]Quincy had already left the hospital and was sitting in her car absent-mindedly.Suddenly, she heard the chime of a text notification from her phone.She picked it up and saw James’ message. Her beautiful face was contorted in an expression of grief. Quincy knew that James still had feelings for Thea, and was unable to forget her despite the divorce.Still, she wanted to shoot her shot. It was better than regretting having not done anything.In the end, she still walked away with a broken heart.‘Everything was my fault,’ lamented Quincy.She wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and replied to the text. [Yeah, I left. I’m on the way home.]After sendi
He stood up, took the book, and uttered softly, “Thank you.”Quincy smiled. “I know you’ll miss this book, so I brought it over for you.”“Thanks….”James nodded lightly and looked at her apologetically. “I’m sorry…”Quincy’s pretty lips were curved in a smile as she waved off his apology, saying calmly, “It’s okay. It really is. I already told you that I’d respect whatever decision you make.”She let out a small sigh. “Thea has it pretty rough. The whole world turned against her after her face got burned. Even her own family despised her. Finally, everything was starting to look good for her, but she ended up getting poisoned. I wonder what will happen to her once the venom takes effect.”Quincy could understand both Thea and James’ situation.It was partly her fault for harboring selfish desires.James would not be on the fence if she had not interfered back then.“To be honest, I don’t want to continue this relationship with Thea anymore.”James looked down and said, “Empe
James scratched his head.That sounded like a terrible idea since he had no interest in political affairs.However, the King was a wise man, so the candidate he had in mind must be an esteemed individual.James was more than happy to pave the way for a wise leader.“Wealth?” James murmured pensively.The situation at the Southern Plains had just been quelled, and it would be difficult to accumulate enough wealth within a year.His only choice was to start from Cansington.“What did Gloom mean? The wealthy from the Capital, Oceanic Commerce, Five Provinces Business Alliance, and Infinite Commerce?”James pondered on his words once more.‘Is he suggesting that I use illegal means to acquire the wealth I need from these people?’James shook his head and dismissed his thoughts.He walked back into the ward with the medical book.“Honey…”As soon as he returned, Thea looked at him quizzically. “Who were you talking to outside?”“No one.”James did not explain himself.He plo