Chapter 240 - 240: Farewell Brothers (2/2)

”Master, Let me carry him. We didn't know how strong this bio-weapon is. Just a mere contact with him, you will also be exposing yourself to it.” Brother Yan said to him as he stopped Phantom.

”No. I should be the one to do this. He is my responsibility. All of you are my responsibility!”

”But Master-” Brother Yan wanted to protest but Phantom cut him off.

”All of you, leave together. Xu and I will use the other car. DON'T LET ME REPEAT MY ORDER! Go now!”

They had no choice but to follow their master. Phantom approached Xu once again as he carried him towards the Car. Just a few minutes when they left the place, Xu died inside Phantom's car.

Everyone was saddened. They were all mourning. It was already dawn when they cremated his body. Phantom was with him in his last moment. The pain and sorrow were consuming him. He felt like he lost another son.

Morning came and brother Yan informed Lu and Yu about the sad news. Phantom and the rest decided to stay there for a moment as they brought Ling to the hospital for the treatment of his injuries.

Phantom and Yan were standing just outside the ward of Ling while the rest were inside, watching over him. They couldn't hide the sadness and anger they felt after losing their brother.

”Master, how are you? Do you feel uncomfortable or hurt anywhere? You were with Brother Xu and I am afraid that you were exposed to that bio-weapon.” Concern was evident in Brother Yan's voice.

”I am just fine. Don't worry about me.” Phantom replied as he gave him a reassuring smile.

”By the way, can you buy food for us. I know everyone hasn't eaten anything yet since this morning,” he added as he requested Yan.

”Alright Master. I'll take my leave now.” Brother Yan said before he walked away.

Just seconds later after Yan left Phantom, he started to cough. There was a gleam in his eyes when he looked at his hand and saw the blood on his right palm. He used it to cover his mouth when he started to cough just a while ago.

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*** At Falcon Cafe ***

After informing Elle about the bad news, Yu and Lu left the Cafe. She asked them to go and see their brothers and Phantom. They needed to support each other in times like this.

Elle and Elena were the ones who remained in the Cafe. Just when they were about to take their lunch, another set of unexpected visitors entered the Cafe.

Elle was surprised to see Erick's colleagues. Four of them arrived except Erick. Bryan, June, Rose, and April immediately walked towards Elle. She just smiled at them awkwardly.

'Why are they here?' Elle pondered to herself.

Her question in mind was answered right away when April spoke up.

”Elle, can you lend us your time? We want to talk to you about something.”

'Eh, so they are here in order to talk to me.'

Elle averted her gaze to Bryan. She gave him a questioning look. Bryan couldn't look straight into her eyes as he scratched his face. He looked guilty about something. Elle frowned upon seeing his reaction.

'What did you do this time, Bryan Velasquez?!' Elle could sense that Bryan had something to do with this sudden visit.

Elle just nodded at them and invited them to sit down. After they settled down on their respective seats, they told her their reason for coming there right away.

”Elle, we are here because of our Chief Lee. You already knew about his decision, right?” April said to her directly.

Elle just nodded in agreement. Bryan had informed her yesterday. And from the look of it, Erick was also troubled and bothered by his decision. Last night, she observed that Erick was acting weird. Even though he didn't tell her anything but she knew that something was weighing on his mind.

”Bryan told us that you were the reason he did that.” June blurted out to them.

Elle was astounded after hearing that. She immediately turned to Bryan as she shot him a sharp glare. He just pouted apologetically after meeting her dangerous gaze.

”Elle, please convince our Chief Lee. We need him. We can't do this case without him.” Rose mumbled to her with her pleading eyes.

”Elle, we understand your concern about our Chief. But the danger is part of our job. Elle, Marie is still in the hospital because of this case. Please let him do and solve this case with us.” April said to her desperately.

Elle didn't know what to say. They fixed their gaze on her, anticipating her response. She could see the desperation and helplessness in their eyes.

After a while, Elle heaved a sigh of defeat before she responded to them.

”Alright. I understand. I will talk to Erick about this.”

After hearing her reply, their mood brightened up. The happiness was written all over their faces. It seemed like they found their hopes in her.