Nearby, Sergio and Hannah also commended her. They turned to Landen and asked, “Tiffany is only Riss’s outer disciple, and she’s improved so much. As her official apprentice, how are you doing?”
Landen looked bewildered and admitted, “I… I haven’t even met Doctor Riss yet.”
Everyone was taken aback. How could an outer disciple perform such a complex surgery while Riss’s official apprentice hadn’t even met her? Could it be that Landen was fabricating this because he wasn’t advancing as quickly as Tiffany?
As skeptical glances pierced through him, Landen felt unfairly judged. He had eagerly anticipated the apprenticeship ceremony, yet Doctor Riss had not reached out. Her whereabouts remained elusive, leaving him unsure of where to seek her. When he inquired with Ferris, the only response he got was one word: “Wait!”
Marissa quickly jumped to Landen’s defense. “Here’s what happened. My mother needed surgery, so Doctor Riss contacted me early. Once she wraps up her current engagements, she’ll reach out to Landen.”
This explanation seemed to clear up the confusion for everyone. Hannah advised Landen, “Then just wait for Doctor Riss’s call and devote yourself to your studies right after the apprenticeship ceremony. Tiffany has made significant strides; you can’t afford to fall behind!”
“Okay,” Landen replied
At that moment, Marissa’s phone buzzed. She stepped aside to read the incoming message. It was from Silver Fox: “Black Snake, Amiri has been spotted on the Sunrise. Should we take action now?”
Before Marissa had a chance to respond to Silver Fox’s message, Blue Wind addressed her in the group chat. “Boss, I just heard that Amiri was spotted on the Sunrise.”
Marissa replied, “I’ve just received the same news.”
“Boss, what’s our next move?” Blue Wind pressed
“I’m heading to the Sunrise right now,” Marissa announced. “Hold your position and wait for my command.”
“Why should I wait?” Blue Wind protested. “You know I’ve been wanting to take revenge for Red Thunder myself.”
“There’s a reason I’m asking you to hold back. When the time is right, you’ll get your chance,” Marissa explained
At this moment, Silver Fox chimed in, “You need to follow the order, Blue Wind. The Sunrise is perilous, not a stage for your heroics. One wrong move, and it could be fatal. Black Snake must have good reasons to let you wait.”
“I’d rather die avenging Red Thunder!” Blue Wind declared stubbornly
“Even if you disregard your own safety, think about the team,” Silver Fox reasoned. “Don’t act recklessly and risk others’ lives. Don’t forget how Red Thunder died.”
Red Thunder had died during a mission, a casualty of chaos when a member disregarded commands and took matters into his own hands. His insubordination not only compromised the mission but also led to their exposure. Red Thunder’s ultimate sacrifice was to shield Blue Wind
Consequently, Blue Wind felt a deep sense of guilt and was adamant about avenging Red Thunder on his own
Silver Fox remarked, “Red Thunder was formidable, never failing in his missions. Yet, he lost his life due to a novice who ignored the orders. Do we want history to repeat itself?”
Blue Wind remained silent for a long time before replying, “I’m sorry.”
After those words, he fell into a profound silence, not speaking again
Silver Fox then sent a message to Marissa. “Will Blue Wind listen to us?”
Marissa replied, “I hope so.”
Despite her strengths, Marissa couldn’t penetrate the minds of others to discern their thoughts. All she could do was exert her utmost effort to deter Blue Wind from heading to the Sunrise. Ultimately, whether she could prevent him hinged on his own self-restraint; she couldn’t simply confine him
Silver Fox inquired, “What are we going to do next? What task will you assign to me?”
Marissa responded, “You stay put as well. I’ve enlisted a very capable ally and won’t be needing your assistance shortly.”
Marissa remarked, “You needn’t be privy to the details. Simply keep me updated on any developments.”
Curious, Silver Fox asked, “Who is it?”
After her conversation with Silver Fox, Marissa found herself instinctively scanning the crowd for Lone Wolf. Spotting the man in black standing near Connor, she quickly lowered her gaze and sent a message to him. “Lone Wolf, Amiri has boarded the Sunrise.”
Connor’s phone buzzed at that moment. He glanced at it, exchanged a knowing look with the man in black, who then discreetly exited the area. Shortly after, Marissa received Lone Wolf’s response. “As it happens, Connor is about to depart for the Sunrise as well. I’ll follow him there. Let’s coordinate our actions.”
“Understood,” Marissa replied. As she was about to pocket her phone, another message from Lone Wolf popped up. “When do you plan on killing Connor?”
She looked up to see Connor idly flicking through his phone, a faint smile playing on his lips. He was likely flirting with a beautiful lady. Irritated, she bit back, “For now, I’ve no interest in killing him. He’s an annoying jerk!”
Connor, eagerly awaiting her response, was left momentarily speechless. Lifting his head, he caught her eye from afar. Puzzlement washed over him; he couldn’t fathom what had upset her this time. Was it because of his relentless teasing throughout the day?
She was quite narrow-minded. After a brief pause, he responded with a hint of jest, “If you don’t decapitate Connor, you’ll have to concede the mission’s defeat. Then, the reputation of Black Snake will be in tatters.”
The corners of Marissa’s mouth twitched. “If I kill him right now, what would you do?”
Connor didn’t know how to answer that question. Marissa didn’t realize he was Lone Wolf, and he wanted to keep it that way. It amused him to keep her guessing
Before he could decide how to respond, she messaged him again. “You promised you wouldn’t fight me last time. If I kill your employer now, will you just stand by and watch?”
“As I told you before, I’ll protect my employer as well,” Lone Wolf responded
“You say you won’t fight me, yet you plan to protect your employer. I’m intrigued by your strategy. Are you planning to hide your employer underground so I can’t find him?” Marissa asked
“You will know if you try,” Connor replied with a sudden grin
This time, it was Marissa who didn’t know how to continue the conversation. She considered herself clever, but Lone Wolf’s actions now had her completely baffled. She couldn’t deduce his intention. Failing to unravel it, she decided to set her concerns aside for now. After all, regardless of the situation, Lone Wolf wouldn’t jeopardize their mission to eliminate Amiri. That was an unspoken rule in their line of work. “Wait and see!” she responded
After sending the message, she logged off and approached Connor. Lone Wolf had mentioned he was heading to the Sunrise, and she planned to accompany him. However, after she took a couple of steps, Derek appeared in front of her, wearing a wig
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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