Chapter 309

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Brian was silent for a moment before he said, "Miss Young fainted and was taken by Mr. Russell."

Lucas' voice was laced with cold anger. "Why didn't you interfere?"

Brian paused before responding. "You instructed me to ensure her safety, and Mr. Russell did not

harm her."

Lucas hung up the phone without another word.

Brian sighed, thinking to himself, "Did I do something wrong? I was just following orders."

Aveline's world spun, her body cycling between feverish heat and chilling cold. Consciousness ebbed and flowed like tides, leaving her adrift. Muffled voices reached her ears, but their words were lost in the haze. Without warning, something acrid touched her tongue, and she reflexively expelled it.

"Aveline?"

clearer and somewhat familiar. She slowly opened her eyes and saw

"Russ,

and said, "You fainted, and now you have a fever. Take the medicine. I've already called

chapped lips moved

tell me, why

took the medicine and sipped some warm water, feeling

I?" She avoided

eyes flickered before he replied, "My

tried to get up. "I have to leave. I

follow her. He would surely know where

couldn't stay here and

"You're running a fever. Stay put until you're better. After that, you can

"Russ, I can't drag you

his knuckle and gave a mischievous smile, "You consider me your friend and you think I'd be worried about being dragged into this? Just lie down and rest. The doctor will be here

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feeling dizzy, was even more grateful

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