Chapter 149
At this moment, Theodore stepped forward unpleasantly and grabbed Anthony By the collar, demanding wegressively, “Taking you a malaban vol The hell are you here in the initile of the
Anthony was momentarily choked, his moest growing i
sunnasy And nutporinus. A gimthat victim couldn’t as this much strength. Then
post wahing for you to talk about something” he hurried to explain.
Theodore suddenly glanced behind him and pressed on, “Why the hell are your eating the midnight rack firin made the met
Anthony forced a smile. “I was hungry and couldn’t help asking! a for soma. Till dep if you’re unhappy”
At this. Theodore roughly released his collar, and Anthony staggered back hom steps, furning to Eliana, Theodore salt softly, “iers dusself, please pe something to eat. Tharely ate while dealing with clients.”
Eliana nodded immediately and went to get food.
Theodore sat at the dining chair and told Anthony, “Since Ellie was kind enough to give you this crab,
came to waste it. Finish eating before you
Hearing this, Anthony grew more skeptical. If Theodore were truly injured, he’d rush him out instead of inviting him to stay
Eliana placed the fried crab in front of Theodore, reminding him with hidden worry, “Come to bed her filling your stomach, Mr. Pusse
Theodore nodded slightly and asked Anthony, “You said you wanted to talk to me?”
Under Theodore’s gaze, Anthony could hardly breathe. Theodore looked less and less like a gunshot victim. Hand shot must have been missed. Collecting himself, Anthony sat across from him, “Yes, about Nick and David,”
Theodore chewed the crab slowly. “You want to plead for them?”
“Not at all.” Anthony clenched his fists, feigning sell–blame. i never expected them to betray my trust and harm the company. I failed Grandpa when he entrusted Russell Group to me.”
Theodore thought, “You fail Grandma more. Aloud, he said coldly, “They’ve confessed and will serve years in prison. Everyone pays for their mistakes,
right?”
Anthony pretended to agree. “Yes. I just hope you won’t stay angry with me.”
They ate Eliana’s cooking in silence. After the last bite, Anthony felt a strange warmth. “Theodore, this is the first time I’ve dined alone with you and tasted Eliana’s cooking. This is what family feels like, isn’t it?”
Theodore said flatly, “Go away once you’re done eating”
Anthony smiled bitterly, then put on his familiar fake smile. “I won’t disturb you and Eliana.”
He stood and smiled at Eliana. “Thank you. The fried crab with garlic was delicious.”
As Anthony’s figure disappeared up the stairs, Elian immediately asked worriedly. “Mr. Russell, are you okay?”
He’d endured Anthony for so long despite his injury, and fitting his hand to eat must have tugged at his wound.
Theodore took a deep breath. “Let’s talk in the foom.”
“Okay” When Eliana took his hand, she found it covered in cold sweat. To her horror, he was far worse than he’d let on
Once in their room, Theodore collapsed onto the sofa as if all strength had left him, like a completely different person from earlier. “Mr. Russell, you looked much better when you came back–why do you look so awful now?” she asked.
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Theodore explained, “Linjected Samuel’s Fortik Betom of the way back, but the effect lev
No wonder he’d seemed so imposing against Anthony it was all the darum’s doing
Eliana asked, “How can I help you now?”
Knowing her gentle exterior hid a heart stronger than steel, Theodore said, “From tomonow, you’ll dress my wound. Can you do that?”
Elians imagined the bloody scene but wasn’t fared she’d cared for him before. “As long as you don’t mind my easy sk
The next morning, Liana woke to find Theodore rolling up his sleeve to inject his aim, “Mr. Russell, what’s that?” the asked
Theodore said flatly, “Tortis Serum.” So this was Sammel’s Invention.
Eliana saw a whole row of ampoules beside him, each about the size of a man’s thumb. “Will this have side affects she worried.
“All medicine has toxicity. Theodore smiled to reassure her. “But I have no other choice. He had to inject the serum to hide his injury from family and employees.
Soon, color returned to his pale face, and he looked energized as if he’d never been shot.
Noticing he was preparing to change, Eliana asked, “Should I change your dressing first?”
“You need to go to work. We can do it when I’m back. I don’t want to delay you. Theodore picked a black from the closet–blood wouldn’t show easily if the wound reopened.
Eliana insisted, “Don’t worry about me being late. Your wound matters more
Theodore glanced at the door. “If we stay in the room too long, others will get suspicious.
“Alright.” Eliana agreed and said, “At least let me help you dress.”
Theodore’s eyes softened. He obediently raised his arms for her to help
Let’s do it tonight, okay?”
It was Eliana’s first time tying a man’s the, and she fumbled awkwardly. When she couldn’t get it right, she early cried. Theodore was delighted–her clumsiness meant she’d had few boyfriends, probably none who’d let her tie their tie
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