Chapter 722
Chapter 722
The next day. At the hotel. Cameron leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, holding his phone and answering a call.
“Mr. Yablon, we have located Soul Reaper's whereabouts.” Cameron looked at the street view outside, his expression inexplicable. He lightly parted his lips and coldly uttered three words, “Who stole it?”
“It's Cadence's brother. After his brother was expelled from the Yablon family, he harbored rebellious thoughts. This time, someone made a deal with him to steal the prohibited drug from the ancestral hall. He agreed to the request, killed the special agent guarding the prohibited drug, and took the poison. We can't trace his whereabouts now. It seems he has no intention of returning to the Yablon residence.”
Cadence's brother... A flash of understanding crossed Cameron's eyes.
“I almost forgot about this. His brother did die at the hands of Bailey and Artemis. He wanted to avenge his brother, so he stole the poison and used someone else to use it on Bailey and Artemis, ending everything.”
“I also think so. Should we issue a global arrest warrant and capture him?”
“Not for now. Keep this matter hidden from everyone. Don't leak a word.”
“Yes, Mr. Yablon.” Just as the call ended, the door to the suite opened, and a black-clad bodyguard walked in from outside.
“Mr. Yablon, I've investigated what you asked for. Bailey's foster father, Clarence, suddenly died a couple of days ago. Before he died, he had a glass of wine with Artemis.”
“Sudden death? Wine?” Cameron murmured softly.
After a moment of silence, he asked in a deep voice, “Where is his body?” The black-clad bodyguard lowered his head.
“At a mortuary in Capston. The body hasn't been cremated yet. I know you would want to inspect the body, so I've made all the necessary arrangements.”
Cameron turned and walked toward the door.
“Prepare the car. We're going to the mortuary.”
“Yes.”
... At the same moment. Inside the study at the medical base. Bailey was leaning on the sofa, answering a phone call. This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.
“He left the hotel suddenly? Send someone to follow him and see where he's going.”
In fact, she had received the news when Cameron arrived in Hallsbay, but he didn't make a move yet, so she didn't intend to.
Now that he suddenly left the hotel, he must have taken action. In her understanding, Cameron had always been a formidable opponent.
She almost fell into his hands back then. Thanks to her mastery of hypnosis, she forcibly subdued him. Otherwise...
“Ms. Jefferson, we lost track of him. Mr. Yablon is skilled in using poison. As soon as our people got close, they were knocked out.” Bailey frowned slightly.
If that guy had nothing to hide, why would he shake off those who were following him? Now that he had taken action, it meant he had ulterior motives. She couldn't passively wait for him to come knocking on her door. She needed to take the initiative and maintain control.
“Okay, I got it. Don't follow him anymore. I'll handle it myself.”
“Do you need us to send someone to protect you?”
“No need. If there are too many people, it will only attract his attention. He's a cunning fox, and I can barely avoid him alone and conceal my whereabouts. Once you follow, it's easy to expose ourselves.”
“Understood.” After ending the call, Zeke, who was sitting nearby, asked, “Did Cameron come to Hallsbay?”
“Yeah, he arrived yesterday, and I know his whereabouts. He also knows that I had someone monitoring him. At this critical moment, he shook off my people and left the hotel. He must be dealing with something important. I need to find out.”
Zeke glanced at her, his lips curled into a mocking smile.
“Want to go out? Just say it directly. Why beat around the bush?” Bailey tugged at the corner of her
mouth, leaning in and hugging his arm with a coquettish tone.
“Zeke, I really need to go out for a while. Can't you make an exception for me? Pretty please?” Zeke snorted coldly, squeezing out a sentence through his teeth.
“Your coaxing won't work. There's no way I'll let you leave the medical base. Give up on that idea.” Bailey was taken aback for a moment.
She couldn't help but mutter, “You're really unbearable, Zeke. Not only do I not get any benefits from acknowledging you as my brother, but you also restrict my freedom.”
Zeke couldn't help but chuckle at her frustration. He playfully flicked her forehead, saying, “You heartless girl. I put aside my heavy workload to stay with you every day and protect you. Yet you didn't even thank me. Instead, I get your complaints.”
“Well, if you let me go, I promise I won't cause trouble or fight with anyone. I just want to meet Cameron, okay?” Zeke couldn't help but rub his temples.
“Artemis is really good at avoiding trouble. He dumped such a big problem like you on me. He won't have an easy time marrying you if he doesn't meet my requirements. That marriage won't happen.”
Bailey was a bit speechless as she pouted.
“Fine, I won't go out. I won't give you any trouble. Is that okay? Just don't bully him. I care about him.”
Although she said that, she was still considering how to slip out. Now that Cameron was in Hallsbay, she had to meet that guy.
It was rare to encounter a worthy opponent, and despite her annoyance with him, he was someone whom she could easily handle. ... Derport. At the mortuary. Cameron arrived at the morgue without any obstacles.
“Mr. Yablon, this is Clarence's body. I've examined it, and there doesn't seem to be anything unusual. He was already in poor health, so it's an expected natural death.”
Cameron ignored him, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an embroidered box. From the box, he took out a silver needle. This was the Yablon family's secret silver needle that could detect all toxins, including Soul Reaper. The sharp needle pierced Clarence's blood vessel, staying inside for a moment before slowly being withdrawn. In that instant, the needle tip strangely emitted a black mist, and the entire needle gradually turned black.
“Mr. Yablon, this...”
A complex expression flashed in Cameron's eyes. If he had only suspected that Artemis had been poisoned before, now he could be almost certain.
Soul Reaper, huh?
Artemis was undoubtedly doomed. He just didn't know if Bailey would follow suit after that man's death.
Probably not.
That woman didn't seem like the type to sacrifice herself for a man. He guessed she wasn't that sentimental.
“Cremate his body and find a box of ashes to replace it. Don't let his ashes fall into the wrong hands.”
“Yes.”
Having obtained the answer he wanted, Cameron didn't stay any longer. He swiftly left like a ghost.
Perhaps I should make a deal with Bailey to test how deep her love for Artemis really is.
...
Medical Base. Inside the study.
“Mr. Zeke, Ms. Bailey has sneaked out.” A respectful report came from outside the door. Zeke's hand holding the pen paused for a moment, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips. He knew she wouldn't stay obediently at the medical base.
“Did you find out where Mr. Yablon is staying?”
“Century Hotel.”
“Prepare the car. I'm going to the Century Hotel.”
“Yes.”