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“Kelly, you need to understand that everything I do, I do it for you and our future,” Eric whispered, holding Kelly’s hand. “Once we’re there, don’t be afraid. Whatever demands you need to make, just ask.”
A flash of disappointment crossed Kelly’s eyes. She lowered her head and forced a smile.
But that smile was probably worse than crying.
Had Eric and the Lynches really taken her for a fool?
With her hand in her pocket, Kelly switched on the recorder Zev had given her before he left.
Zev had told her that she needed to be cautious, especially with people like the Lynches.
“Kelly’s here,” Beau said from the office, still sitting in his wheelchair, wearing a feigned, kind smile.
His acting had fooled everyone.
Tyson had once been the higher authority at the hospital, but when the higher–ups had given orders, he had led Kelly and the others to Oasisvale for a peacekeeping mission.
According to their plan, their mission in Oasisvale was supposed to last six months–long enough to suppress the outbreak. After that, they would return home and receive the honors and benefits they deserved.
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Tyson was to be the rightful next hospital director.
But unfortunately, everything had changed.
The whole team had been stuck in Oasisvale for five years, and Seaville Hospital had long been under Beau’s control.
Kelly stared at Beau, her gaze burning with hatred as she looked at the demon disguised in human skin. She clenched her fists tightly, fighting the urge to rush at him and kill him.
“Kelly, this is Regina’s fault. Since it’s already happened, some harm was unavoidable. How about this? You make a request, and we’ll try our best to meet it. What do you think?” Beau asked fawningly./
Clarissa entered the office, holding a plate of carefully selected fruit. “Kelly, you should eat some fruit.”
Kelly shot a cold, silent glance at Clarissa, saying nothing.
Clarissa frowned and glanced at Eric.
Eric spoke up, his tone annoyed. “Kelly, don’t be afraid. If you have any conditions, just say them.”
“Kelly, you know how it is. The hospital doesn’t pay much, and as a hospital director, I only make that little salary. But whatever you ask, we’ll try our best to meet. Does that sound okay?” Beau said, playing the sympathy card.
Their argument flowed effortlessly, yet it sounded miserable, and they played the pity card. If Kelly asked for more than a million, it would truly be extortion.
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After a long silence, Kelly typed a message, and the Al voice echoed in the room. “Regina hired someone to kill me and caused me serious injury. When the police arrived, Regina was still shouting that it was the hired men that were guilty. They arrested her while she was in the midst of committing a crime, and the evidence is beyond dispute. She was absolutely outrageous.”
Clarissa’s and Beau’s expressions changed. “Yes, we spoiled her from a young age.”
Kelly played another message. “What kind of parents and sister would raise someone like Regina, a murderer so arrogant that she provokes the wrath of all?”
Beau’s face darkened. But Kelly had started to grow agitated; both father and daughter held back their anger and spoke carefully. “Kelly, even though I have never personally mentored you, I’m one of your professors too. I feel awful for you. This time, Regina really went too far, and we’ve come to understand her actions. Look, just tell us what compensation you want, and we’ll give it to you.”
Beau was desperate to coax Kelly into naming a sum.
Kelly let out a sarcastic laugh and asked through voice playback, “How much can you give me?”
Her question left Beau and Clarissa stunned.
Clarissa chuckled. “You want money? That’s easy. Just tell us the amount, and we’ll make sure to give it to you.”
Kelly’s patience was wearing thin, and she played another message. “Are you hoping I’ll ask for two million or three million? This trick of yours has hurt many people, hasn’t it? As soon as I name a number, you’ll act difficult, then keep the evidence and transfer the money. Later, you will accuse me of extortion, getting me thrown in prison, right?”
Kelly’s words were blunt and direct.
In an instant, Beau and Clarissa’s faces flushed red.
Even Eric stood frozen in place for a long while.
Kelly looked at Eric and said, “Five years have changed me. You’ve realized you don’t know me anymore. I don’t just blindly follow your orders like I did five years ago, do I?”
The most painful thing for Kelly was Eric’s repeated attempts to hurt her.
Eric had truly exhausted their past bond.
“Kelly didn’t…” Eric urgently tried to explain.
Kelly shook her head and typed another message. “Since you’re using these underhanded tactics, there’s nothing left for us to discuss.”
With that, Kelly stood up, ready to leave.
Beau’s expression darkened, and he motioned for Clarissa to stop Kelly.
Clarissa frowned and blocked Kelly’s path.
Kelly smiled. Did Beau really think a spoiled rich girl like Clarissa could stop her?
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With one push, she shoved Clarissa aside and tried to reach the door, but Eric grabbed her from behind.
Erst was terrified that Kelly might walk out; if she did Clarissa would use even worse methods to deal with ber.
So, today they had to resolve this. “Kelly, sign the agreement. Will you? Please? Eric begged quietly.
“Kelly, please, just sign it,” he pleaded again.
Kelly glared at Eric and Beau and asked. “Are you planning to illegally trap me here?”
“Kelly, you should heed my advice and be smart. Offending us won’t do you any good, Beau threatened, his tone cold
He was now resorting to coercion. “This entire building is under my control. Think carefully.”
Bang! Someone kicked open the office door at that moment.
The security guard couldn’t stop Zev, who stormed into the room; his demeanor was one full of hostility. He grabbed Kelly from Eric and pulled her into his arms. His cold gaze swept over the room. “What’s there to discuss? I know sign language. I’ll be her translator!
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