Chapter 448 First to Renege

“I don’t have experience in inspecting corpses,” Elise perfunctorily answered.

“You don’t? How did you know his lungs had issues, then?” Bartholomew persistently interrogated.

“I checked his pulses when he was still alive. I sensed it then,” she replied.

“Really?” Bartholomew lifted his leg to walk over the doorsill. Standing before Elise, he ambiguously quizzed, “I once met a woman in Africa. She, too, had pointed out the error in my inspection. She goes by the name ‘Eliza.’ Do you perhaps know her?”

“I don’t,” Elise countered without even blinking her eyes. “Your task is complete. You may go now. I’ll transfer the payment over as soon as possible.”

Barthlomew stood up straight, revealing a look as if he had gotten his answer. Swiftly, he took off his latex gloves and turned back into the room to grab his toolbox before walking out of the house. When he passed by Elise, he halted his steps and suggestively stated, “See you soon, then.”

“I’ll see you out.” Alexander sneaked up noiselessly like a ghost.

When they reached the gates, Alexander stopped in his tracks. “Stay away from her.”

Bartholomew slowly turned around and crossed his arms before his chest. “Why, we have a fiancé intending to strip his bride-to-be of her rights to socialize.”

under his lashes. “Pull anything funny and you’ll be

Bartholomew pouted his lips, showing no signs of fear on his face. “Almost everyone’s trying to make a move on her. Will

wondered before flaunting his

a thumbs up. “Strong man, scary man.” After a pause, he added, “Anyone could do one or a pair. Though you should save your threats for when you finally realize what you’re truly

while, Alexander eventually walked

barged into the room. As soon as Danny saw Clement holding Jackson’s face, his eyes instantly glistened, as if

what the latter was thinking about, and he sneakily withdrew his hand that was supporting

grabbed

to which the latter

Master Danny, you’re

Clement was about to explain, Danny quickly interrupted him as he patted his chest, “Now, who’s the

Clement let out a sigh before patiently explaining, “Young Master Alexander had me in charge of Captain Gleeman’s well being. Nothing more.” His utterance

out a fake cough before withdrawing his hand that was on Clement. Deliberately, he went on a tangent.

the facts presented right before him. He saw it for himself that Elise had

Danny nodded as if he was

aback, Clement glanced at him. Is that it, he says? Is he not surprised at all? Is needling even something a normal

for me after Elise fixed his meridians, would he? Having thought of that, Danny thought it was best that he disappeared from Jackson’s sight. “Please take good care of Captain Gleeman, will you?” Danny patted Clement on the shoulder before hopping

keep himself updated. “What did Captain Gleeman do to

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