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."

and

his fingers, fearing he might grab a surgical knife and attack her. She was nervous but she had to negotiate. Clutching the medical records tightly, she was determined to

that moment, Wilfred chuckled

Nina was taken aback.

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

tightened. Whether he was being truthful or not, it did not benefit her in

records?" Nina asked, extending

replied. "It would be a waste not to take

in relief and quickly put the records in her pocket. "Good, I'll transfer

and scanned

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