Chapter 636 Danger Lurked In Every Corner (Part Two) (1/2)

”You wish,” Lucy said in a low whisper. She obviously didn't want anybody else hearing her talk.

Jeff smiled, ”Fine. You don't miss me, but I do. Isn't that why you are calling me - to soothe my soul?”

”You can surely talk sweet,” Lucy laughed. ”I'm calling about something serious.”

”What's wrong?” Jeff threw the cigarette butt away and asked. ”Has something happened?”

”Yes,” Lucy answered. She told him what had happened in the villa in the evening. ”I am not sure what happened, but when Brian and Molly came back, they both looked like hell. The doctor was called upon and he was in the room for a while. I went over on purpose, pretending to ask the doctor about my dad's arthritis. Of course, I also pretended to care about Molly and asked what had happened to her. I think that regardless of whether Brian loves her or not, if she is in danger, he wouldn't be as calm as he pretended to be.”

”Oh?” Jeff responded. He had already assumed that much from the incident that evening. Lucy's words just served to harden that assumption. An evil smile appeared on his lips. ”Lucy, the National Congress is in three days. These two days before its commencement are very important to us.”

”I understand,” Lucy said. After a pause, she continued, ”Jeff, if we succeed this time, will you really take me to Dragon Island?”

”Of course, silly,” Jeff answered. ”Why would I lie to you?”

Lucy smiled. She knew that Jeff wouldn't lie to her. But still, she wanted to hear the words from him. Maybe women are born insecure.

”Jeff, you will succeed this time. You will become the top man in the Congress,” she said firmly. ”Good night.”

”Good night,”

Jeff said as he hung up and put the phone in his pocket. He placed his hands on the hood, supporting himself. He fixed his eyes on the sea, with a faint smile on his face. Yet, that smile was too subtle to reach his eyes.

*

Dawn broke. Brian had been up all night. When the first light hit him, he took a quick shower, got changed, and went to the study. All urgent and important matters had been taken care of already. He was just waiting for the National Congress to commence. He wasn't as busy as he used to be. Molly was still sleeping and he was worried about her.

”Lucy, take this to Mr. Brian Long,” Lisa handed the breakfast to Lucy.