Chapter 279 - THE DEVIL AWAKENING (1/2)

”You will not get off the ship even if you were able to defeat me. You will still have to face my soldiers.” Dr Brown spoke with arrogance, but she was ready to defend herself in case of anything.

However, she did not think that Hu Lei had the guts to do anything. Only a pirate or a fool would attempt a takeover of a ship. The risks were too high.​​

Hu Lei smiled as she stepped closer.

”Why would I want to get off this ship? I came here for a final showdown.” She laughed. ”Do you think that your little concoction of drugs could keep me down for that long?”

Dr Brown felt a little threatened for the first time. She had given her soldiers the strongest sedative she had on hand and had instructed them to use multiple doses.

She stepped away from her desk warily, thinking about her next step. ”What do you mean?”

Hu Lei lifted her eyebrow. ”You know, for a person who claims to be intelligent, your comprehension abilities are quite poor. Even your sister was a little sharper than you.”

Dr Brown saw red at the statement. She could withstand anything in the world, but she could not bear it when anyone said that Helen was smarter or better than her.

Ever since they were children, they were compared at every point. Their scores, their friends and their physical capabilities were constantly weighed against each other.

Even though Harriet had claimed that Helen was average at best, she knew the truth. The only thing she beat Helen at was being domineering. It forced Helen to step back and allow her to shine.

When Harriet had realised that Helen was a sociable, likeable and intelligent girl and better than her, she had manipulated her by threatening her with her death. Of course, Harriet was not going to kill herself, but it pleased her to see Helen step away from the limelight.

Moreover, she always gave in to her after that.

The foolish woman had even agreed to go to barren Antarctica, leaving a perfectly good job and life in Japan.

It was the ultimate proof that Harriet was better than the stupid one.

Now, hearing Hu Lei say those abominable words, she could not bear it. So, she attacked first with her heavy right fist.

Hu Lei was no longer restricted by her long dress, so she was not concerned about the attack. Plus, it was clear that Harriet Brown was quite weak. She directly caught the fist in her left hand and twisted it. It was child's play to her.

Within a few breaths, Harriet's face was on the couch. Hu Lei twisted the offending arm behind her back and pressed her head into the cushions.

”I wish we could play a little, but I do not want everyone to be on alert.” Hu Lei giggled. ”I do not want my first hijacking attempt to fail. I mean, my first ship hijacking. Something for the bucket list, wouldn't you say?”

Hu Lei spoke over the muffled sounds of Dr Brown with a casual and cheerful tone.

Harriet tried to shift from Hu Lei's control, but she could not. Instead, Hu Lei tightened her grip, causing her to hurt badly.