Chapter 1024
Chapter 1024:
“This is the safest place right now,” John explained. “With so many of you injured, it’s impractical to relocate everyone frequently. So, I must ask for your patience p>
“I understand,” Austin responded quietly.
He recognized the delicacy of their situation, which was why he had remained composed earlier.
Suddenly, Jarrod burst in. “Yelena, Domenic’s blood oxygen is dropping again p>
Yelena’s expression turned grave.
Given Domenic’s critical condition, she knew she needed to act quickly.
The viral load in Domenic’s body was overwhelming. Ordinary doses weren’t sufficient to eradicate the infection, but administering higher doses risked overwhelming his system.
It was a critical moment for Yelena to demonstrate her skills. She spent considerable time in Domenic’s room, and by the time she emerged, John had already relocated the laboratory to the basement.
“I’m sorry about the air quality and the smell down there, but it was the best solution I could come up with,” John apologized to Yelena.
“It’s fine; this works too,” Yelena reassured him with a smile.
“I’ll arrange for additional ventilation and exhaust systems to be installed as soon as possible, so it won’t be too uncomfortable,” John promised.
“That’s really not necessary; it’s good enough as it is. Let’s keep it simple,” Yelena responded, waving off the concern.
Though John agreed outwardly, he still instructed the workers to proceed with the exhaust system installation. The work began at ten in the morning, a time John considered unlikely to disturb anyone.
However, Elva appeared shortly after the workers started, much to John’s dismay.
Seeing Elva, John managed a strained smile. “Ms. Mason, how can I assist you today p>
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“What do you think?” Elva retorted sharply. “It’s the middle of the day and your construction noise is deafening. You’re disturbing everyone’s rest p>
“It is daytime, after all,” John responded, struggling to keep his composure.
“So what?” Elva snapped, irritation flashing in her eyes. “Remember your actions last night? Ms. Marshall had just fallen asleep, and now your noise has woken her again. I’m being polite—don’t test my patience p>
John bit his lip, fists clenched, teeth gritted, and replied, “We’ll finish very soon p>
“That’s unacceptable! The noise is going to make Ms. Marshall dizzy!” At that, Yelena frowned slightly and approached Elva.
Ellen had little tolerance for people like Elva. Though she was merely a caretaker for Scarlet, Elva carried herself with an air of superiority, looking down on everyone around her.
“If she values peace so much, she might as well live in a cemetery,” Ellen muttered through clenched teeth, her frustration evident.
To Ellen, Elva seemed to be stirring trouble deliberately. After all, noise was a part of life—only the dead remained in perpetual silence.
Maggie gripped Ellen’s hand tightly, trying to calm her down. “Ellen, remember, we are guests here. You need to control your temper,” Maggie whispered, audible only to them.
The Barton family was in the middle of chaos, and seeking refuge here was actually a testament to Scarlet’s goodwill, signaling her protection to the outside world. The adversaries respected Scarlet. They might even suspect some pact between Austin and Scarlet, ensuring temporary safety. A rift with Scarlet now would only harm their cause.
Yelena approached Elva at that moment, who caught her breath sharply at the sight. However, Elva’s tension soon eased. Perhaps it had been the poor lighting last night that made Yelena appear similar to someone from her memories. Today, in better light, Elva realized that Yelena bore no resemblance to that person at all. Perhaps last night had been an illusion.