“I’ve arranged covert protection for you. Try not to act alone during this period.”
Aaron’s eyes brimmed with concern.
Lisa set down her coffee and walked to the floor–to–ceiling window, overlooking the bustling city be-
low.
“This is Seattle. They wouldn’t dare act openly.”
Her tone was calm, carrying a hint of quiet confidence, “But they might cause trouble at the Global Summit.”
“I’ll be prepared. We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.”
As the words fell, the office door knocked.
“Enter.”
Aaron’s voice was deep and magnetic.
Virginia walked in holding a stack of files, pushing her glasses up her nose as she spoke wearily,
“Mr. Lewis, this investment conference is insane!
Slots filled up ages ago, and now crowds are scrambling to squeeze in–the back channels are over- whelmed!
What should we do?”
She looked up, spotted Lisa by the window, and her eyes instantly lit up.
“Senior Sister!
You’re finally here!”
Virginia threw the files aside, exploding with excitement. She flew across the room like a cheerful little
bird
and hugged Lisa tightly,
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“I feel completely drained lately. Aaron clearly said… now he’s dumped all the group’s affairs on me…”
She launched into a rapid–fire complaint the moment they met.
Lisa chuckled, patting her back with an apologetic tone, “You’ve worked hard, Virginia.”
“I’ll treat you to something delicious tonight. Don’t you love Spicy Broth Fondue?
I know an amazing place.”
Lisa added.
“Senior Sister, you’re the best!”
Virginia was overjoyed, hugging her even tighter.
Watching their sisterly bond, Aaron felt an inexplicable twinge of sourness.
He cleared his throat softly, interrupting their reunion:
“Virginia, step out for now. Focus on arranging the conference details promptly.”
Only then did Virginia realize her outburst.
She stuck out her tongue, hastily gathered the scattered files, made a playful face at Lisa,
and darted out of the room.
“Ningning, why not move in with me?”
Aaron walked over to Lisa, his voice low.
Lisa froze, looking up to meet his deep, penetrating gaze.
“Having you close would ease my mind,” Aaron continued. “What happened yesterday–I can’t let it happen again. If they resort to more underhanded tactics…”
The man fell silent for a moment before stepping closer. His fingertips brushed a stray lock of hair from her shoulder–a featherlight touch carrying undeniable tenderness. Lisa’s body stiffened almost imper- ceptibly. She turned her face away, evading any further contact.
“Senior, don’t worry. I can handle this. Project Artemis is launching,” she said, her eyes holding no hes- itation, only the fierce resolve of someone burning their bridges. “Officials from Fruyca and the Middle Kingdom have contacted me. We must capture Jack Scott!” Her words rang with steely determination.
“Ningning, there’s no turning back once the arrow leaves the bow. Being targeted by Jack means facing
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near–impossible odds. What are those officials even doing, relying on one woman to safeguard the world’s survival?” Aaron’s tone held clear opposition to the plan–he couldn’t bear to see her plunged into danger again.
“The reagent is ready. He’ll likely hear about it soon. To protect civilians in Fruyca and the Middle Kingdom, we’ll draw the confrontation to Ancient Port City, as planned!” Five years ago, Blue Bird Technology and both nations had signed this top–secret pact: a global hunt for Jack, with her reagent as the bait. Now, freed from her marriage, she feared nothing.
Aaron’s fingers absently traced the intricate design of his cufflink. “Then after the summit, we return to Fruyca immediately?” His voice deepened. “But the plan only proceeds if your safety comes first.”
“Alright, I’ll follow your lead. Senior,” Lisa paused, drawing a steadying breath as if cementing a deci- sion, “I want to unveil a set of equations at the Global Summit.”
“Releasing equations so soon?” Aaron’s head snapped up, his gaze sharpening with surprise.
This Man, She’s Done With Him
“Which set do you want to release first?”
He took another step closer, closing the distance between them instantly.
His crisp, cedar–like scent drifted faintly through the air.
“It’s primarily a lung cancer treatment plan.”
Lisa continued, “And I’ll open collaboration to all qualified medical institutions.”
Aaron furrowed his brow tightly.
“But… this will trigger fierce competition. This is your life’s work–Blue Bird Technology’s core inno-
vation!
This wasn’t part of… the original plan.”
“Releasing the formula is the first step–the bait.
I’m fishing for the biggest catch.”
“Using yourself as bait?”
His voice lowered, thick with disapproval.
“I developed this formula initially to save one life.”
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Lisa’s gaze softened,
“Now, I hope it can save many more. That’s a healer’s original intention.”
Yes, she’d created it for Victor.
A year before marrying Alexander, back when Linette was still alive.
From Linette, she’d learned Victor had late–stage lung cancer–barely a year left.
When Alexander was ten, a severe car accident took his father, who shielded him with his own body.
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