No Longer Lovesick After a Memory Loss

Freya returned to her office after visiting Edward’s room, sinking into her chair with a whirlpool of thoughts in her mind.

Russell approached her, saying, “Miss Kaufmann, it’s time for a break. You should head to your room and rest. You seem tired today.”

She nodded, feeling the frustration of the day weighing on her. Most of the medical equipment relied on electricity, and the few electronic components she had acquired the day before came from the only available machine. Hence, her plan of contacting Radley today seemed impossible.

Lucius said, “Miss Kaufmann, I’m leaving as well.”

Just as Freya was about to bid him farewell, her eyes locked onto the electronic watch on his wrist. She quickly said, “I’ll walk with you. We can discuss the patient’s condition, and I need to brief you on tomorrow’s medication.”

Their rooms were on the villa’s second floor. As they climbed the spiral staircase, she noticed the absence of surveillance cameras. So, she discreetly reached out and grabbed Lucius’ hand.

He was taken aback and asked, “Miss Kaufmann, what’s wrong?”

She whispered, “Give me your watch.”

Lucius stared at Freya, his brow furrowed with confusion, but he did as she asked. He took off his electronic watch and handed it over.

“Do you like this watch. Miss Kaufmann?” he inquired.

She shook her head and whispered, “Wait. She quickly opened the back of the watch, removed three button batteries, and returned it to him, cautioning, “Keep this between us.”

Lucius put the watch back on, feeling a strange sense of urgency. He deduced that Freya must be planning something, as she had taken the electronic components discreetly and hid her actions from the kidnapper.

“What are you—”

his gaze. “You’re a medical prodigy, and

on the third floor of the villa, Jamie sat in his office. He was visibly frustrated and

move? Should we go

coldly, “No, it’s a trap.”

had now surfaced at an auction. The previous attempt to acquire it nearly drove Falcon, their leader. to madness.

it?” Monkey inquired cautiously, unsure of Jamie’s intentions.

it’s a trap, we must take the risk this time. They can’t deceive the

for your travel, or will you be going personally?”

Jamie decided. After a brief pause, a mischievous grin crept across his face, “Tell her that if she manages to secure that book this time, I might

stop at nothing to secure

surprisingly strong and resilient. demeanor. He always felt a sense of

said, placing a stack of bills on the table.

fell upon the bill, and he scrutinized

right on time. She pulled out the three batteries from Lucius’

battery was nearly dead. Uncertain if Radley got her message, she hurriedly dialed his number on the chip. Seeing the light turn green, she

“Radley-*

startled her, and the bathroom door was kicked open. Jamie and Monkey stood in

board down the toilet, but Monkey

into the air

approached, his eyes locked on the green light flickering on the board. “Freya, I’ve clearly underestimated you. Despite the surveillance, you managed to outwit

Strategist,

off. “Freya, can you explain this, or should I have

making people pay for silence. She steadied herself and said, “It’s a basic communication