"You figured it out?" Melanie looked at Hank with some surprise. "Based on what I know about you, it's unlikely that a person like Mr. Hardy would be your friend, nor would he help you rescue someone," Hank replied steadily. "Do you know me that well?" Melanie was still a bit surprised. She had only met Hank three times... "Although we haven't known each other long, we've experienced near-deaths together several times, which is enough for me to see a person's true nature," Hank said with certainty. Melanie pursed her lips and said, "The friend I mentioned is indeed not the Mr. Hardy you just saw. The one here a few days ago was a fake Mr. Hardy, impersonated by my friend. He might have gotten into trouble during the gunfight. Can you..." "Help you find him?" Hank quickly followed up. "Yes." Melanie nodded heavily. "I already planned to." Hank sat down and calmly informed her, "On the way here, I heard that there was a fierce gunfight here last night with many casualti

In the vast field, the night was pitch black. Dark clouds covered the moonlight, and the wind blew gently, causing the grass that was taller than a person to rustle. Melanie swiftly parked her car by the roadside and ran into the field with her medical kit on her back, paying no mind to the eerie surroundings. "Dr. Jones?" "Dr. Jones!" Two cars followed behind her, and Hank's bodyguards jumped out one after another. However, they could only see Melanie's car; her figure had already disappeared into the tall grass, leaving no trace. "Quickly report to the boss! Send more people for back up! We'll split into three groups to search for her! We must ensure Dr. Jones's safety!" the leading bodyguard decisively ordered. The group dispersed and charged into the grass, disappearing from sight in a flash. - Melanie ran in the direction where the perfume scent was coming from. The scent was faint, undetectable to others, but she could clearly distinguish it. "Jefford!" "J

At that moment, the voice of a bodyguard suddenly came from a nearby bush. "Dr. Jones?" "Dr. Jones!" "Wait!" Melanie hurriedly pressed down on the man's hand. "They're looking for me..." Jeffrey smirked, easily breaking free from her small hand and kissed her to silence her. "I don't care!" "But... they're very close..." Melanie managed to say during a brief pause in his kisses. Jeffrey stopped for a moment and listened to the nearby voices. He said slightly smugly, "This place is like a maze. Even if they're close, it's enough time for us to finish our business..." "But, hmm!" Her words were once again swallowed by his deep kiss. Her hesitation was washed away by his passionate kiss, and she couldn't help but respond to him with equal passion. The bodyguards came closer. "Dr. Jones? Dr. Jones, where are you?" They called her name repeatedly. Melanie's heart skipped a beat. It felt as if the bodyguards would part the grass in front of them any second and find

"Where are you now?" "Do you still use this number?" The next morning, Melanie couldn't wait to send a message to Jefford as soon as she woke up. After a while, she didn't receive a reply. It then occurred to her that their parting in the field was too hasty, and she had forgotten to ask him how to contact him. Moreover, Jefford had mentioned that Nathan was after him this time. It was also possible that Linda had bribed Nathan's subordinates who were assassins. Jefford might be concerned about secrecy and safety, so he wouldn't directly contact her on her usual number. Thinking of this, Melanie hesitated, then decided to retract the two messages. Now, she could only passively wait for him to contact her, which was an uncomfortable feeling, especially when she thought of the lonely look in his eyes as he walked away. - Last night, Melanie had called Professor Marshall to let him know she was safe. He had returned to work normally at the temporary hospital. She a

The door to the luxurious private room opened. Following two waiters, Hank walked in wearing a well-fitted suit and leather shoes. Upon seeing him, Linda chuckled and covered her mouth in a flirtatious manner. “Mr. Hardy, you're quite the joker. Could it be that Mr. Castillo is your new woman?" As she spoke, another woman walked in through the door. The tone of Linda's voice suddenly changed. She never expected that the woman walking in with Hank would turn out to be Melanie! Melanie had disappeared without a trace after leaving the research base in Delfino. During this time, Linda had been sending people to investigate Melanie's whereabouts, fearing that she might secretly meet with Jefford again and form an alliance, or secretly help Jefford win the support of the York family. She never expected Melanie to be Hank’s person. Although Hank was considered a newcomer in the business world, no one had ever dared to suppress him. After all, he had a hand in both legal and