Novel Square
Chapter 1163
Chapter 1163
"The poison coursing through your veins was designed not to kill, but to torment. An unmistakable sign
that someone didn't want you dead. Just like the sibling rivalry between Arnold and Leopold for the
heir's seat at the family table or their squabbles over Aurelia. Leopold never took it to the point of no
return, which proved he valued the bond of blood over petty feuds. As long as you don't provoke him,
Leopold won't lay a finger on you," Lisbeth explained and Agent A was told in no uncertain terms.
Agent A brooded in silence before asking, "So you think they'll give me the antidote?"
"Probably," Lisbeth nodded, her tone casual. "But we should still have a backup plan. What if it wasn't
them? What if it was Skyler's brother, Geoffrey, the one with a penchant for playing with toxins? Doesn't
the AK Group have microbe experts on the payroll? Maybe it's time to give them a shout to whip up an
antidote for you?"
"No need," Agent A gritted his teeth. The destruction of his base had taken the bio-lab with it,
obliterating any chance of new research. Only their previously concocted poisons were left.
Lisbeth suggested, "Should I get in touch with the boss for you? Let him know what's going on so he
can send in the cavalry. Lying around like this isn't helping anyone. Time is not on your side. The doctor
said if you don't get the antidote within a month, your nerves are toast, and you'll be paralyzed for life."
Agent A was livid, his frustration evident as he clenched his jaw.
"Let's wait a couple of days."
He decided to stay put for the moment, waiting to see the enemy's next move.
It was clear to Lisbeth that Agent A didn't trust her to contact the boss, fearing it might expose his
whereabouts.
So Agent A was left to stew in his hospital bed, wondering who would lose their cool first. After a spell
of silence, an idea struck Agent A, and he commanded in a grave tone, "This afternoon, get Skyler to
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Once Lisbeth was gone, Skyler returned from his classes and headed straight to the hospital. Dressed
to the nines in a sleek black suit, he cut a dashing figure.
"Raines, you wanted to see me?"
"Skyler, are you sure it was Geoffrey who poisoned me?" Agent A's eyes were sharp as daggers.
Skyler blinked innocently, "The poison is potent, alright. Geoffrey cooked it up himself."
Agent A scoffed, "I'm a lawyer, good at reading micro-expressions and body language, better than any
psych doctor. I can tell you're lying. Kids shouldn't lie, you know. Otherwise, their noses will grow."
Skyler touched his perfectly sculpted nose.
"See, no growth. That means I'm telling the truth."
But Agent A's gaze was unforgiving, "I knew it was Aurelia who put you up to this, wasn't it?"
Skyler pouted and stamped his foot in frustration.
Agent A hummed dismissively, "Skyler, I've got eagle eyes. No matter how good your act is, I can see
right through you. Aurelia is the one pulling your strings, and the antidote is in your hands."
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