Chapter 29
Janelle thought hard, testing as though she had almost grasped something, only for the thought to slip away again, just then, she noticed Benedict’s breathing steadying
Startled, she looked over and say the bloodshot red in his eyes slowly fading. Her gaze dropped to the table, landing on t held the medication
the now–empty vial that once
Maybe it was just the habit of being in medicine–professional instinct, really. Whatever Keira had given to Benedict that prompted his instant calmness had piqued her curiosity.
Meanwhile, Benedict was silently observing Janelle. Seeing the barely concealed intrigue in her eyes, he lowered his gaze, a flicker of darkness flashing through his
She was certainly no ordinary woman
Drowsiness crept in, and he stopped resisting the effects of the medication. With a slow blink, he drifted into unconsciousness.
Keira calmly packed up her equipment. Her gaze then landed on Janelle’s face. Out of nowhere, she asked, “What’s your name?” Janelle, still pondering Koira’s acupuncture technique, didn’t answer the question.
Faced with her silence, Keira maintained her smile and introduced herself, “I’m Keira Baker, the third daughter of the Baker family. You must’ve heard about us.
the Bakers, the second most powerful family in Valoria.”
It was only then that Janelle looked up at her and nodded slightly as a greeting. “I see, Ms. Keira Baker, The Bakers‘ influence is second only to that of the Fletchers. Of course, How about you guys..
“My name is Janelle Moore, by the way.”
She hadn’t actually intended to strike up a conversation, but Keira’s acupuncture technique had piqued her curiosity, and so did the injection she gave Benedict
If she could get some answers out of her, then at least the time spent dealing with him wouldn’t have been a complete waste
“Janelle Moore. Keira muttered, failing to recall any wealthy heiress in Valoria with such a natno.
She met Janelle’s gaze and asked, “Ms. Moore, I’ve been with Benedict for many years. He’s been stable for the longest time. May I know what happened that triggered his episode?“!
Janelle pressed her lips together, holding Keira’s gaze steadily.
She wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but she could’ve sworn there was a hint of territorial claim in Kere’s tone, like a quiet declaration of ownership.
“I’ve been with Benedict for many years” said the one who had addressed him as Mr. Fletcher while he was still awake.
Janelle had always lived by que rule–che wouldn’t cross others if they didn’t do it first. Now that Keira was questioning her in that tone, she didn’t bacher being polite, either.
With an innocent expression, she replied, “I’m not too sure, actually. He was perfectly fine the few times I interacted with him. Who would’ve thought be would suddenly have an episode today?”
As she spoke, she raised her wrist, which had been squeezed nearly bloodless. “It gave me quire a scare, too. Look at my wrist–this is what he did. He Just wouldn’t let go, so what could I do?”
The speechless Keira closed her medical kit, and a menacing glint flashed across her eyes, Janelle was obviously daunting.
Keira suddenly pressed her lips into a smile. She looked at Janelle and said, “Oh, Mr. Fletcher seriously doesn’t know how to be gentle, I wonder when and how you got to know him, Ms. Moore?”
She had no idea a woman like Jenelle had been around Benedict all this tim would’ve been kept in the dark forever.
time. Had she not met her through such specific circumstances today, she
