Wilfred's smile remained, the mole at the corner of his eye becoming more pronounced. "Isn't this what you wanted to know? I'm just telling the truth." Nina could not quite read him. With a single glance, she could see the entire space, and she was sure that Miranda was not there.

She doubted the truth of his words. "How can I trust what you're saying?"

"What would I gain by lying to you?" Wilfred looked at the desk. "Here are the records of Miranda seeking my help. You can see for yourself."

Nina picked up the medical records and reviewed them. Indeed, it showed Miranda had come to him for help.

The regular doctors could not cure her, but he could. His medical skills seemed impressive. He was capable of inducing and restoring hearing loss. Everything fit.

"You know the truth now, aren't you afraid for your life?" Wilfred had moved close to her, his words dropping from above.

Nina looked up at him, genuinely feeling a bit panicked. This man's background was unknown, and she was in his territory. Dying here was not out of the question. Still, she had mustered the courage to follow him in.

She glanced at the surgical tools on the table, instinctively clenching her fists. She feared he might actually harm her. "You must have gained a lot from helping Miranda. I can offer you double whatever benefits you received from her. There's no need for bloodshed. Everything can be negotiated. I value my life and hope you can grant me this chance."

on the desk, lowering himself, and coldly

She was nervous but she had to negotiate. Clutching the medical records

that moment, Wilfred

Nina was taken aback.

across the table. "In fact, I've never been one for

Nina's heart tightened. Whether he was being truthful or not, it did not benefit her in any way. Someone as unpredictable as him could easily betray

records?" Nina asked, extending her hand. "I can

replied. "It would be a

put the records in her pocket. "Good, I'll transfer the money

her phone and scanned the QR code

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