NovelOnlineChapter 320 Where Did She Go
Chapter 320 Where Did She Go
“This...” Samson sucked in a sharp breath. “If they pull it off, Sloane’s reputation will be-"
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“They're celebrating too soon.” Lucas still looked composed, as though everything remained firmly in his control.
“It worked!”
Lucas was in the middle of a high-level board meeting when Conor's call cthrough.
“Lucas! Sloane's experiment was a success!” Conor's voice boomed with excitement. “That girl's incredible -the
new drug she developed just shattered international records!”
Inside the conference room, every executive watched as their usually unshakable Mr. Hawthorne shot to his feet,
scattering documents across the floor without a second glance.
“Where is she now?” His voice carried an urgency he couldn't disguise.
“She just stepped out of the lab-" Conor's words cut off as the line went dead.
Half an hour later, Lucas’ Maybach screeched to a stop at the gates of the military research institute. But the
guard standing tall at the entrance reported solemnly, “Mr. Hawthorne, Dr. Rivers left half an hour ago.”
At that, Lucas let out a low, sudden laugh. So, she’s avoiding me.
His long fingers brushed across the corner of his lips, as if still feeling the faint warmth of hers. He suddenly
remembered that fleeting moment when she had run, the soft strands of her hair sweeping across his cheek,
leaving behind the delicate scent of gardenia. Sloane, do you really think you can escape me?
Meanwhile-
“Sloane? What are you doing here?” Jill looked at her in surprise.
Sloane smiled. “Didn't you say | was welcanytime? So | thought I'd stay at your place for a few days.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe moment she heard that, Jill's eyes lit up. She grabbed Sloane's hand and tugged her inside. “Perfect! Ill
have the kitchen make all your favorite dishes!”
As she ordered the staff to prepare a guest room, she excitedly phoned her family, “Grandpa! Sloane’s here
visiting us!”
Within ten minutes, the Besnard residence was buzzing with life. Brian cout himself, leaning on a cane to
greet her. “Ah, Sloane, you finally camel That prescription you gavelast time-it's worked wonders for my old
joints,”
Jill's aunt arrived carrying a tray/of freshly made pastries. “Dr. Rivers, try these osmanthus cakes | just learned to
make. | heard they're your favorite...”
In the middle of the cheerful chatter, the butler hurried in. “Sir, Mr. Hawthorne has arrived. He says... he’s here
to pay his respects.”
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Chapter 320 Where Did She Go
The dining room fell silent at once; all eyes turned toward Sloane.
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Lucas stepped in wearing a perfectly
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He carried two boxes of fine tea,
presenting them respectfully to Brian.
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Brian's smile crinkled his eyes. “How thoughtful of you, Lucas. You cat just the right time-sit, have tea with
us.”
Lucas settled naturally into the seat
beside Sloane and began preparing
the tea. His long froepjraced the
efog ofheseaial ; fragrant steam
curled in the air between them.
Without a word, he slid a cup toward
her, his fingertips grazing the back of
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“Careful, it's hot,” he murmured, his voice rough in a way only she would catch.
Sloane's fingers trembled ever so slightly, but she forced herself to appear calm as she lifted the cup. “Since
when has Mr. Hawthorne becso well-versed in the art of tea?”
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