Chapter 605: Taking the Initiative
Selene pushed John Wilkinson away. He rubbed his head and looked again at John Wilkinson, who was staring at her with a tense and expectant expression. “Brother?” Selene’s voice was hoarse. This one word made John Wilkinson excited. “Sarah, it’s me.” John Wilkinson hugged Selene tightly. “I finally found you! Rest well. By the way, are you hungry? What do you want to eat? I’ll get it for you.”
Selene hadn’t eaten since she was captured yesterday. She was also sick with a fever, feeling weak and hungry. “I want some porridge,” she said. “No problem, I’ll get it right away. You rest first,” John Wilkinson replied and called out, “Robert, come in.”NôvelDrama.Org content rights.
Robert entered the room. “Captain Wilkinson.” “Take care of… Selene while I go get something,” John Wilkinson instructed without revealing Selene’s identity to his colleague. His situation was awkward; if outsiders knew their relationship, it could be problematic. Selene understood and said nothing.
John Wilkinson left to buy food and handle some matters. He couldn’t let his sister join the anti-terrorism team or hand her over to Liam’s side. He used the excuse that Celestial Alliance might silence Selene to request from his superiors that she be isolated separately. He wanted to take her home and interrogate her himself to ensure he got information about Celestial Alliance from her.
John Wilkinson had years of honor in the anti-terrorism team, so his superiors trusted and supported him unconditionally. After getting permission, he arranged for Selene’s discharge that afternoon and secretly took her to his own place. He didn’t dare bring her back to the Liao family home yet, so he took her to his house outside.
“Sarah, don’t be too reserved. You’ll live here from now on. There are three rooms; choose whichever you like. I’m usually busy and rarely come back,” John Wilkinson said warmly, trying to make Selene feel comfortable.
Selene glanced around the house. “Okay.” John Wilkinson continued, “If you need anything, let me know. I’m worried that Celestial Alliance might come after you, so try not to go out. There are surveillance cameras all over this house; if there’s any danger, an alarm will go off automatically, and I’ll get notified.”
John Wilkinson explained everything clearly because he was afraid Selene might think he was monitoring her. “John Wilkinson, will I implicate you?” Selene asked. Although she didn’t remember much from before, she had pieced together enough information to realize she was a dangerous person and possibly opposed to John Wilkinson’s organization. Her presence might affect his career.
“I know what I’m doing,” John Wilkinson reassured her without revealing his difficulties. “For now, I can’t take you home. If your whereabouts are exposed, it would be very bad for you. I know a doctor who can help you recover your memory sooner.”
Selene’s cold expression softened slightly. “John Wilkinson, aren’t you afraid that once I remember everything, I won’t betray Celestial Alliance?” “You’re my sister; I trust you’ll distinguish right from wrong and know how to judge,” John Wilkinson said, patting her shoulder gently. “Even if you don’t provide any information, you’re still my sister-my most beloved sister.”
Selene hesitated but remained silent; she knew this place was the safest for her current situation. Staying here would give her enough time to recover her memory quickly. She knew John Wilkinson wouldn’t harm her; she felt safe here.
No one would ever suspect that a Celestial Alliance assassin was being hidden by an anti-terrorism team captain in his own home.
“Can you get me some materials? I want to make something,” Selene requested. She wanted to create a mask; although she had lost her memory, the skills she learned in Celestial Alliance were muscle memory by now-like recognizing words or speaking multiple languages even after amnesia.
John Wilkinson agreed readily without asking questions. “Sure, no problem. I’ll bring them over tonight.”
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Harvey had no idea things had taken a turn for the better; he was still troubled about how to help Selene.
Desperate, Harvey sought out Elsa Wilkinson to gather information from her.
Meanwhile, on the Celestial Alliance side, Damien and Hya were acting separately.
As night fell, they infiltrated the anti-terrorism team one after another but found nothing.
Hya breathed a sigh of relief; she feared finding Selene but also worried about her safety.
Not finding anything wasn’t necessarily bad news-what if Selene had met with misfortune?
Damien and Hya left the anti-terrorism team one after another and headed to the riverside.
Damien asked, “How did it go on your end?”
Hya shook her head. “No luck.”