MasukChapter SeventyHer povI sat quietly in the passenger seat as the President drove us back to the mansion. My medical kit was resting beside me, and I could still feel the tension from what had happened earlier.He had been angry with me for approaching the man despite his warning, and although I understood that he was worried, I didn’t like the way he had spoken to me.After driving for a few minutes, he finally broke the silence.“Always listen to me, Avenne. When I tell you not to do something, don’t do it.”I turned my head to look at him.“Because of what I did?” I asked. “Regardless of what you say, I’ll keep doing what I know how to do. I’m a doctor, and I can’t stand by and watch someone who needs help without doing anything.”His hands tightened around the steering wheel.“And what if something had happened to you?”“Then what? Am I supposed to abandon someone just because there might be danger?”“You don’t understand what I’m trying to tell you.”“No, I understand perfectly
Chapter69 : What Did You Do Before You Came Here?Avenne’s POVThe journey back to the mansion was quieter than I expected, although my mind was filled with questions about what had happened at the eastern settlement.I sat beside the President, occasionally looking at him while he stared through the window. He had barely spoken since we left, and whenever I tried to ask about the man we had captured, he gave me the same response.He needed time to investigate.I was tired of hearing that excuse.“Are you going to tell me what that man meant?” I finally asked.He didn’t turn towards me.“I already told you that I’ll handle it.”“And I already told you that I deserve to know what is happening, especially after someone tried to stab me.”He sighed and adjusted his position carefully, probably because of the wound on his side.“Avenne, we don’t know anything about him yet. There’s no reason to start making assumptions.”“Then why did he keep looking at me as though he knew me?”The Pres
Chapter 68 – The Man Who Wasn’t UnconsciousAvenne’s POV“Don’t touch him!”The warning came from behind me, but I was already kneeling beside the unconscious man.I turned briefly to see who had shouted, but nobody seemed willing to explain what was happening. The woman who had been crying beside him was now standing a few steps away, watching me with a frightened expression.“What’s wrong with him?” I asked.“Just leave him alone!” she insisted.I frowned and turned back to the man.“If you know something about his condition, then tell me. I can’t help him if everyone keeps shouting without explaining anything.”I placed two fingers against his neck, trying to feel his pulse. It was there, but something about his breathing seemed unusual. His chest was rising slowly, and his body appeared completely relaxed.“How long has he been like this?” I asked.Nobody answered.I reached for my medical kit, which I had placed beside me, and leaned closer to examine his face.“Sir, can you hea
Chapter 67 : An Unexpected EmergencyAvenne’s POV“Get ready. We’re leaving.”I looked up from the documents I was arranging on the table.“Leaving for where?”“The eastern settlement. I have some matters to attend to there.”I frowned. “And why are you telling me?”“Because you’re coming with me.”I stared at him.“Excuse me?”He adjusted the file in his hand. “You’re my personal assistant now. You’ll accompany me whenever I have official duties outside this building.”I let out a dry laugh.“Did I agree to that?”He gave me a look. “Avenne, we have already discussed this.”“No, you discussed it. I disagreed.”“We don’t have time for another argument. The vehicle will be ready in fifteen minutes.”I folded my arms.“Then you should go without me.”He looked at me for a moment before placing the file on the table.“I need you to help me organise the supplies and record the agreements we’ll be making. My assistant is occupied with the security arrangements following the attack.”“Then
CHAPTER 66 – THEY ARE COMING BACKAvenne’s POV“Hold still. You’re going to make the wound worse.”The President ignored me and tried to sit up.I pressed my hand against his shoulder, forcing him back onto the bed.“Are you planning to tear open your stitches? Because that’s exactly what you’re doing.”He gave me an irritated look.“How much longer?”“Until I’m satisfied that the bleeding has stopped.”“That could take forever.”“Then you should have thought about that before throwing yourself in front of a knife.”He fell silent.I carefully removed the blood-soaked cloth from his side. The wound was deeper than I had first thought. Although I had managed to stop the bleeding, his movements kept putting pressure on it.I cleaned the area again and reached for a fresh bandage.“Does it hurt?” I asked.“No.”I looked at him.“You’re a terrible liar.”“I’ve had worse.”“That doesn’t mean you should ignore this one.”Before he could respond, someone knocked sharply on the door.“Come in
Chapter 65 : Take the Bullet for MeAvenne’s POV“Open the door, or I’ll shoot it open!”I froze, staring at the door.The President stood in front of me, his gun raised and his expression cold. He didn’t look frightened, but I could see the tension in his body.“Stay behind me,” he ordered.I swallowed and took a step backward.“Who is out there?” I whispered.He didn’t answer.Instead, he moved closer to the door, keeping his gun pointed at it.“Identify yourself!” he shouted.There was no response.For a moment, everything went quiet. I could hear my own heartbeat, and the distant sound of gunfire outside seemed to grow louder.Then suddenly—BANG!The door flew open.I gasped and stepped back, but before I could even understand what was happening, the President moved in front of me.A man rushed into the room with a weapon in his hand.“Stop!” the President shouted, pointing his gun at him.But the man didn’t stop.He charged toward us, forcing the President to move aside to avoid







