Chapter 617

Chapter 617 Ezekiel’s Call

Shawn really needed a doctor if he was to survive.

"I couldn't say no. K never intended to take me along. I just hounded him. There's no way I can makehim listen to me. Besides, Shawn means nothing to me. I saw no point making an enemy out of K justfor him."

That… was a sound argument. I closed my eyes. "Can you replace him, then?"

"We had an agreement. No looking for him as long as you're alive. You can't just go back on yourword."

"That agreement was for K, wasn't it?"

A moment of silence swooped down on Colin before he praised me. "Smart. Yes, that was for K. Hisjob is to make sure Shawn is wiped off the face of this planet, but how he does that is his personalaffair. If his organization replaces out that Shawn is still alive, then he would have failed his mission whichwould put him in a precarious situation. Still, I persuaded him to spare Shawn, and he reluctantlyagreed. That agreement was something to reassure him."

I held my fury back. "And where is K?" If I replace K, I replace Shawn.

"Not sure. He hasn't called me ever since we parted ways that day. He's also downright anachronistic.He doesn't use cell phones or the Internet. Good luck replaceing him."

Colin added, "Unless he calls me, then no one can replace him."

Helpless, I asked, "What should I do now?"

"Why are you asking me that? I'm not working for you. I'm your enemy." He hung up right after that.

"What now, ma'am?"

"You heard the whole thing. I don't know K's real name, and Colin won't tell me. I don't remember whathe looks like either, only that he's young and has blue eyes. He spoke in Ruslian, and Colin says hedoesn't use the Internet or a cell phone. He'd be impossible to replace."

Anthony said, "Well, he's more cautious than ever."

"Because Shawn is with him. Of course, he has to hide. Give Colin ninety million."

"That's three times the promised amount. Why, ma'am?"

"I can see that he's not a bad guy, and he has no big grudge against Shawn. He's just a cheeky guywho loves tripping us up."

"You wish to make him an ally, ma'am?"

I shook my head. "It's just a friendly gesture. If he shows no sign of reciprocation by tomorrow, tell ourmen to capture him. Make him tell us where Shawn is."

If K was hiding, then Colin was the only one who could replace him. Colin was essential to this plan, so hemust be in my sights. Besides, I didn't trust Colin at all. I needed to keep him under supervision.

Five minutes later, Colin texted, 'Just got ninety million. Do all rich people do this?'

'Work for me, and I'll give you all the money you want.'

'Tempting. How about you sleep with me and I'll take you to K? It's just a one-night stand.'

Colin was a foreigner, so he was casual about sex. Perhaps he thought a one-night stand was nothing,but sex was something sacred to us. I would never agree to that, so I didn't reply. I had a light dinnerand went to sleep. It was three in the afternoon when I woke up the next day.

Colin didn't contact me.

After I had breakfast, I asked Anthony, "Where's Colin?"

"Went back to London after he landed in Ireland."

London again? Is Shawn there? Hesitantly, I asked, "Do you think it's real? What did Colin say?"

Anthony shook his head. "That I cannot know for sure, but someone can."

"Who?"

"Ezekiel. I've been looking into his case, and he's actually a great psychologist. One look at someone'schange of expression, no matter how minor it is, and he can tell if they're lying. He's also a goodhypnotist. We can use that against Colin, but that's not the terrifying part."

Ezekiel? Why does everyone think Ezekiel's scary? "Do we have anyone else to ask?"

If it were not an equivalent exchange, I would never ask Ezekiel for help. He would never refuse me,but I wouldn't use that to my advantage. I was also considering another issue. Why can I be friendswith Christopher but not Ezekiel?

Hmm, perhaps it's because they see things differently. Christopher is an aloof character. He pities me,but what Ezekiel feels for me is certainly not pity. I'm the guiding light of his life, and he's going to putme in first place forever. I can't let him waste his life on me, nor can I ever respond to his feelings. Thatwould never happen.

"I need to make some calls, but not everyone's as skilled as Ezekiel. This'll take some time."

"Make the calls. We'll be flying to London tonight. We can't let Colin escape. He's the only lead wehave."

"Of course, ma'am."

Anthony then left. I remained in my seat for a long time while I mused things over. A few minutes later,Ezekiel called, much to my surprise. With trembling fingers, I took the call. "Why the sudden call?"

"Anthony told Waylen about it, and Waylen called me. You could have come to me if you needed help."

Waylen used to work for Ezekiel. It was normal for him to call Ezekiel.

"Sorry, but I can deal with this myself."

"I need your help, Ms. Felix. I wish to reestablish myself in Bryxton, but I can't do it without you. I havemy own goal, so this is a deal."

Of course, he didn't need my help. He just wanted me to feel less guilty about him helping me out. Icried silently. "No, we can't do this. I can't take your help for granted. I can't just trample all over yourfeelings. I owe you once again, Ezekiel. Thank you. I won't forget it."

"You're being too cautious, Ms. Felix. Don't worry. This is nothing for me."

Perhaps.

He said softly, "See you in London tonight."

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