Chapter 1466
The rapid clacking of her keyboard continued. “Recently, someone on the black market has been offering top dollar for a serum that can stabilize special human specimens. If you board using this identity, you’ll be able to get close to Black Sun’s Obsidian Augment program without being hunted as their sole target the second you step foot on the ship p>
Serena raised an eyebrow. “Works for me p>
Hazel sounded incredibly smug. “Obviously. When have I ever missed p>
Serena chuckled, then drawled as if suddenly remembering something, “Don’t let this slip p>
“Slip to who?” Hazel asked.
“To Julian p>
Hazel was speechless.
The line went dead quiet for several seconds.
Then came Hazel’s awkward cough. “Why would I ever tell Julian p>
Except her voice sounded entirely unconvincing.
Serena hummed a questioning note, layering her tone with intimidation.
Hazel immediately patted her chest in a solemn vow. “Relax! Sure, Julian takes me out for amazing food, but do I look like someone who can be bought with a meal p>
“I absolutely will not say a word to Julian p>
Serena arched an eyebrow. “You’d better not p>
Hazel coughed lightly. “Don’t worry, my lips are sealed. Seriously p>
They exchanged a few more words before ending the call.
Hazel set her phone down and stretched her arms.
She had just gotten back to the Lancaster estate from her errand.
She hadn’t attended the gala tonight because Demon had suddenly sent her to the Ghost Alliance to intercept some encrypted intel.
The lead was tied to the black markets on the outskirts of Whitecliffe Harbor, and it had taken quite a bit of time.
By the time she rushed back to Vaelion City, the gala was practically over.
She had planned to sneak in, take a shower, and go straight to sleep without waking anyone.
Instead, the moment she touched down, she was handed another mission by Demon.
Drafted into free labor yet again.
Hazel rubbed her temples. “Honestly, that Demon. She agrees to everything to their faces, but behind their backs, she’s still scheming to go alone p>
If Serena was going.
Then she was going too!
Just as the thought crossed her mind.
Her phone suddenly rang again.
The moment Hazel saw the name on the screen, her fingers gave a traitorous twitch.
Caller ID: Julian.
She suddenly felt an overwhelming wave of guilt.
She had just sworn she wouldn’t be bribed by food.
And now the chef himself was calling her.
Hazel swallowed hard. After hesitating for two seconds, she
answered. “Julians there
reason you’re calling me so later
She tried to make her voice sound normal, but the tension was painfully obvious.
On the other end, Julian’s voice was
as smooth and gentle as ever. “Don’t be so nervous. Did you just get
back p>
Hazel’s eyelid twitched. “How did you know p>
The moment the words left her mouth, she regretted them.
Reacting like that only made her look more suspicious.
Julian let out a soft chuckle. “The front gate security system logs entries p>
Hazel was speechless.
Right. She almost forgot this was the Lancaster estate.
Hazel rubbed her nose guiltily. “Yeah, just got back. It was too late, so I didn’t want
to wake anyone p>
Julian’s tone remained warm. “Were you out running an errand for Serena p>
Hazel was stunned.
How did he know everything?
She forced a dry laugh. “I guess you could say that. It was nothing major, though p>
Julian didn’t press the issue. He simply asked gently, “Are you hungry p>
Hazel was about to say no.
But the moment her brain conjured up all the incredible food Julian had treated her to before, her stomach let out a traitorous, booming growl.
It was loud.
Loud enough to travel straight through the phone and right into Julian’s ear.