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—”

“You’re a medical prodigy, and I won’t allow you to die

the villa, Jamie sat in his

“What’s our next move? Should we go after

coldly, “No, it’s a

been closely watching a book, which had now surfaced at an auction. The previous attempt to acquire it nearly drove Falcon, their leader. to madness. Unfortunately, this

on it?” Monkey inquired

a determined look. “Even if it’s a trap, we must take the risk this time. They can’t

I arrange for your travel, or will you

grin crept across his face, “Tell her

to secure the book,” Monkey said eagerly, trying to

surprisingly strong and resilient.

month’s utility bill,” Monkey said, placing a stack of bills on the

bill,

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

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

“Radley-*

was kicked open. Jamie and Monkey stood in the doorway, their cold stares fixed on

the circuit board down the toilet, but

air and crashed

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

and asked, “Mr. Strategist, how should

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

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