Chapter 148
Theodore said, “It’s okay, 1
Thankfully, he’d noticed the van’s license plate was covered with cloth, suspecting fool play, so he stayed alert. When the window relen something aimed at bim, he instinctively dodged otherwise, the bullet would’ve pierced his heart.
The shooter, flustered by the miss and the approaching security guards, Bed in the wan Theodore then left in pain, leaving only bloodstains for the guards to find
With Russell Group’s internal affairs so complex, Theodore couldn’t risk going to the hospital and leaking the passo he went to Samuel’s place and ondered him to remove the bullet.
Seeing Eliana bite her lip and cry. Theodore felt his freshly bondaged wound throb. “Samuel, ghe un 36
1 some private time,” he said.
“Mrs. Russell, call me if M. Russell needs anything, Samuel said, closing the door.
“Theodore said, “Lie, stop crying” When he tried to wipe her tears with difficulty, Elans grabbed his hand and buried her face in it
Feeling the wetness in his palm, Theodore was both worried and selfishly glad these tears were for him. “Don’t worry, I won’t leave you a widow, he
said
Eliana looked up and glared at him. “How can you joke at a time like this?”
Theodore smiled, patted the space beside him, and said hoarsely, “Mrs. Russell, lie with me for a while, plone?”
Seeing him almost plead, she lay d
lay down beside him. Gazing at his pale face, she asked, “Do you know w
who tried to kill you?”
“No,” Theodore bed. He knew Anthony was behind it, but telling Elian might put her in danger–better to keep her in the dark for now
Elana felt depressed at his answer.
As time passed, though loath to part, Theodore said, “Mrs. Russell, you should go back”
I’m not leaving–I’ll stay and take care of you,” she refused.
He was happy but urged seriously, “If you don’t go back, the Russel will get suspicious.”
Eliana remembered meeting Anthony earlier. She’d lied about buying garlic–staying out all night would raise questions. “Will you be okay alone?” she worried
“You go first, I’ll return later,” he said.
Eliana said, “Won’t you staying with Dr. Wilson to recover?”
He shook his head. “Swear to keep my injury a secret–not even family.”
Eliana nodded firmly.
When Eliana returned to Russell Manor’s second floor with a shopping bag, Anthony was sitting at a nearby dining chair, as if waiting for someone.
Seeing her, he approached concernedly. “Eliana, you were gone so long–I thought something happened.” He asked, “Did you get the garlic?”
Holding up the bag, she tried to look calm. Yes, finally found some after checking several supermarkets.”
Anthony sniffed around her. “Where did you get this blood smell?” He thought, is that Theodore’s blood?”
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Eliana opened the bag to reveal a bloody fish. “I bought fish too, to make soup later.”
He pressed on, “Strange–why hasn’t Thendare come back? Did your call
Eliana lied, head down. “He sald a client called on his way home, to he went to entertain them
“Really?” Anthony narrowed his eyes.
She added, “I should prepare his midnight snack. Mr. Anthony Russell, please rest if you have nothing else wouldn’t want to misunderstand “
“Alice has fallen asleep already” Anthony at back, miting. “I’m hungry fou, Can I have some of what you made for Theodore?
Elana frowned, She had no mood to cook. Her excuses were to send him away, but now he wanted her food
Seeing her impatience, he said, “Also, I need to talk to Theodore.”
His friendly act left her no choice but to nod and resume handling the crab in the sink
After half an hour, the aroma filled the air, Checking the time, Anthony said meaningfully, it’s 1 AM
Eliana bit her lip, then placed a fried crab leg in front of him, “Mr. Anthony Russell, enjoy. It’s late–I’ll go rest.”
“It’s very late, indeed.” His gaze moved from the crab to her face. “Tell you what–call Theodore for me. I’ll speak to him on the phone.”
“Can’t it wait until morning?” she asked.
He sighed. “It’s truly urgent.”
Nick’s son Hans Lamont was as stupid as his father–after shooting Theodore, he’d told Anthony he wasn’t sure if he’d hit him. Thus, Anthony needed to .confirm Theodore’s fate.
“Alright, but I’m not sure if he’ll answer he might be drunk with clients… To avoid suspicion, Eliana took out her phone and dialed Theodore’s number, but no one answered
Anthony’s expression relaxed–maybe Theodore was dying in some hospital.
Eliana clenched her lip. She thought, “Mr. Russell, pick up and tell me you’re okay.
Just then, Anthony rose and approached her from behind. As he reached for her shoulder, a phone ringtone sounded nearby, and Theodore appeared
unharmed.
Anthony’s face changed, and he pulled back his hand.
“Mr. Russelll” Eliana exclaimed, running to him.
Theodore smiled tenderly, “Why call me?”
“Before she could speak, Theodore asked Anthony coldly, “What are you doing here?
Anth
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