Chapter 457 - TEST SUBJECT ALPHA (1/2)
Akira felt a little annoyed by the blatant threat by Hu Lei. The woman seemed to think that she was the queen and the world was her footstool. Furthermore, it was laughable to think that this woman with a belly the size of a planet could do anything.
However, when she remembered how fast Hu Lei could move and the ease with which she grabbed her sword, she realised that the woman had some capital to be arrogant. Still, it did not sit well with her to be threatened.
”I think I have something that you want, and I need protection until I can safely give birth to my baby.” Akira folded her arms stubbornly over her ċhėst. ”If anything, our current relationship is a transaction with interests.”
Hu Lei looked at the adorable and seemingly guileless face of the other woman. She was quite pleased with the show of a backbone. But again, if she did not have her own thoughts and stubbornness, she would be swallowed alive by Kaito.
Hu Lei's lips stretched to a smile.
”I like your spirit.” She said.
”Don't be condescending.” Akira retorted.
”You should be a little more trusting. I am giving a genuine compliment.” Hu Lei rolled her eyes. ”Since you are quick to draw lines, why don't you show me your cards? And they better be good. I will have you know that protecting you from the International Health Alliance will not be easy.”
”They hunted me for quite some time last year. And I have been subjected to their means and methods. If you fall into the hands of any of them, you might not be able to keep your little life. So, your cards need to be good enough for me to take the risk.”
Akira smiled. ”I have all the evidence that Helen and Harriet Brown collected on the International Health Alliance. From what I understand, it is enough to ensure that the top people in the organisation are prosecuted.”
”So what you are telling me is that you do not know exactly what you have. In other words, you have not checked the details and cannot gauge the precise value of the information. How do you dare to negotiate like this?” Hu Lei asked.
”Sorry I was too busy running for my life to stop and check the details of my freshly acquired information.” Akira blew up. ”Since you have not managed to put away those people, you should be anxious to get something useful, right?”
Hu Lei laughed.
”You are mistaken. My husband wants to bring those people to justice as a warning to those who might want to harm me again. I, on the other hand, have never put too much stock in the law. Those rats are scurrying back to their little corners.” She said.
”If I find out that they have been causing more trouble, it will only take a week or so for me to deal with them. I am sure I can find a way to make sure that none of them is found again.” Her golden eyes had a hint of bloodthirst.
Akira felt that the woman before her was bonkers.
”You are like a hundred weeks pregnant.” She rolled her eyes in disbelief.
”That's why I need a week.” Hu Lei's eyes twinkled. ”But you are right. I would like information that I can use to bring down the IHA board members in a decent way. Who told me to marry such an upright and considerate man?”
Akira became angry at the constant show of affection by Hu Lei. Even if she did not have a husband, she had her Kaito. She could also show affection if she wanted. She stood up with annoyance.
”I will get the drives. Can I borrow a computer?” Akira asked.
”We can use the one in my study. I want to see the value of your data.” Hu Lei responded.
She did not intend to let this Akira use her computer without her presence. She did not know if she could be trusted completely. Even though they seemed to have a common goal, their primary interests might vary.