BookToReadChapter 1339 Accident or Intentional After dropping off the medication for testing, Alex immediately tried contacting the wealthy acquaintance who had joked about Victor's birthmark years ago. When his call went unanswered, he drove straight to the man's residence, only to learn he hadn't returned hyet.
Desperate, Alex phoned through his entire social circle until he finally discovered the man's whereabouts: Sky Gallery. But he had left just ten minutes earlier.
Alex raced to Sky Gallery and questioned the security guard. "He left about ten minutes ago after receiving a phone call," the guard explained.
Just as Alex was arranging to review the security footage, his phone rang. It was the man's family member, voice breaking, "He's dead. My son was killed by a semi-truck." Alex felt a chill run through his body. Was it mere coincidence that the person he urgently needed to speak with had been killed at this precise moment? The timing was too perfect to dismiss.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile at the hospital, the doctor who had received Alex's melatonin bottle was preparing to analyze it when his department head appeared. "Dr. Barnes is in the hospital today." "What brings Victor here?" the doctor asked.
"Don't you remember? Last month our director arranged for him to conduct a teaching surgery. Everyone's expected to attend-including you." Reluctantly pocketing the bottle, the doctor joined his colleagues. In the operating theater, Victor was already delivering his presentation with his characteristic elegance, captivating the female physicians with both his expertise and good looks.
Two hours later, as the session ended, the doctor caught up with Victor to ask a technical question about the procedure. Victor answered without hesitation and was turning to leave when he noticed the melatonin bottle in the doctor's hand.
Victor paused as the doctor spoke with a passing nurse about accessing laboratory equipment.
"Are you analyzing that medication?" Victor inquired casually.
Surprised at being addressed by such a distinguished figure, the doctor replied, "Yes, a friend askedto check it." "Isn't that just ordinary melatonin?" Victor asked.
"Probably, but my friend was concerned," the doctor explained awkwardly.
"May I see it?" Without hesitation, the doctor handed over the bottle. Victor examined it briefly, particularly the bottom, before returning it.
Just then, another staff member called for the doctor. "Dr. Barnes, I need to run this test now. The equipment's booked up later," he apologized to Victor.
After the doctor hurried away, Victor returned to his car. Sitting behind the wheel, he exuded an icy calm as he lit a cigarette with practiced ease, then pulled the identical melatonin bottle from his pocket with a slight smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLater, the doctor called Alex with the results. "Alex, it's just regular melatonin-nothing unusual. Feel free to use it for your insomnia." Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ñe5sto catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now!
Alex felt an overwhelming relief.
Having grown up with Victor, Paul, and Raymond, he couldn't bear the • thought of any betrayal among them. Paul's sudden death had already devastated him; discovering Victor had a hidden identity would be unbearable. "Thanks, I appreciate it," Alex replied.
"Shall I return the bottle to you?" "No need. I'll buy something similar from my local pharmacy."
The doctor considered mentioning his encounter with Victor but decided Alex, as a screenwriter, wouldn't be interested in hospital happenings.
After hanging up, Alex noticed his palms were damp with sweat. Fresh from his shower, he remained m he uneasy. He arranged for someone to investigate the deceased man.
further, still troubled by the question: had that comment about Victor's birthmark been a joke or reality? If real, why had Victor's earlobe shown no mark when Alex checked today? Unable to reconcile these thoughts, he dressed quickly and drove to the dead man's home, determined to uncover the truth.
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