Chapter 658

Chapter 658:

A strangled groan escaped her lips as she collapsed onto the table, her once serene face twisted in agony.

Ashton, stunned by the sight of her suffering, was frozen for a split second before his instincts kicked in. He lunged for the bowl of antidote, his hands trembling as he quickly administered it to her.

In that moment, Ashton made a silent vow: if anything went wrong, if she showed any signs of deteriorating, he would defy every order, every rule his mentor had set for him.

He would risk it all to save her, consequences be damned. Fortunately, signs of recovery began to appear. Alisha’s complexion, which had turned a ghastly shade of purple, gradually regained its natural, healthy tone.

Then, just as relief started to wash over Ashton, Alisha was wracked by a violent coughing fit. Her body convulsed, and she hacked up the now-hatched insect. She gasped for breath as she slowly came back to consciousness.

Samantha, who had been paralyzed with fear, let out a sob of relief when she saw her daughter regain consciousness. She rushed forward, cradling her daughter in her arms, her tears soaking into Alisha’s hair. Ashton was right beside them, his voice thick with concern.

“Alisha, how do you feel? Are you in any pain?”

Alisha managed a weak smile despite her exhaustion. “No, I’m okay now. The pain was intense when the poison kicked in, but it’s gone now. I just need some rest, and I’ll be fine.”

Despite her assurances, Ashton couldn’t shake his worry. He suspected she might be downplaying her condition to avoid causing more distress. To be sure, he quickly checked her pulse and condition.

To his surprise, her pulse was not just stable, it was stronger than before. It was as if the antidote hadn’t just neutralized the toxin but had somehow enhanced her vitality.

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With a deep sigh of relief, Ashton realized they had overcome a crucial hurdle.

Now, with the antidote’s success, he felt more confident about their mission to capture Fraser in the next four days.

However, as he looked at Alisha, who had risked everything for him, Ashton found himself lost in thought once again. How would he ever face her after she had gone to such lengths for him?

The day of the operation crept up like a shadow, arriving before anyone knew it. Through Staville’s broadcast network, Ashton released the pre-prepared news announcement.

It wasn’t just any announcement—it was a bombshell, irresistible to the media, and before long, the entire city of Staville was buzzing with excitement.

Almost every ear in Staville caught the news that a high-ranking official from Tacland was scheduled to arrive for an inspection.

Curiosity rippled through the crowd like a rising tide, and people began to wonder about the identity of this figure worthy of such a grand reception.

But Ashton, ever the strategist, had no intention of revealing his own role in this drama. His identity would serve as the bait, but he himself had no plans to step into the spotlight. He sought to avoid the unnecessary complications that would arise from such attention. So while the air was thick with speculation, no one could claim to have seen this distinguished visitor.

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