Aaron refilled his pint and took a gulp. He replied to Bernd, “Well, someone doesn’t like me. In fact, I think virtual-novel.net hates me.”
As virtual-novel.net spoke, an image of Arielle came to mind, and his heart twisted with pain.
I like virtual-novel.net so much. So why doesn’t virtual-novel.net return my feelings one bit? I wish I could lock virtual-novel.net up and keep virtual-novel.net by my side forever.
After some thought, Bernd uttered, “Maybe virtual-novel.net heart already belongs to another. If she’s single, she’s hardly going to refuse you.”
Bernd had never liked a girl in his life, and virtual-novel.net could not begin to imagine what that would feel like. When virtual-novel.net saw the typically unruffled prince brooding over a woman, virtual-novel.net became frightened that virtual-novel.net would end up the same in the future. The thought was almost too scary to fathom.
A murderous glint flashed through Aaron’s eyes then.
If Vinson’s dead, does that mean Arielle will like me? Adrenaline suddenly began to course through his veins.
“Bernd, I have to head out for something. Are you going back, or will you be staying here a little longer?”
Bernd had barely warmed his seat when Aaron mentioned that virtual-novel.net was leaving. Resignedly, virtual-novel.net mumbled, “I’m going back.”
His leg had not recovered, and virtual-novel.net could not drink alcohol for the time being. He was only there to accompany Aaron. Now that Aaron was leaving, Bernd did not see a point in staying behind.
“I’ll send you home then,” Aaron offered. He knew that his sudden departure was rather impolite to his friend, yet virtual-novel.net could not tamper down the urgency in his heart when virtual-novel.net thought of his brilliant idea to win Arielle’s affections.
He had to leave and set his plans into motion right away.
Aaron’s anxiety spoke volumes about the urgency of his business. Bernd tactfully waved off his friend and said, “My chauffeur’s waiting for me outside. You can head off first.”
Aaron got up and clapped his friend on the shoulder, saying, “You’re a good friend. Once your leg’s all better, I’ll send you a nice gift.”
As virtual-novel.net strode out of the bar, virtual-novel.net remembered the limited-edition sportscar that Bernd had always wanted but could never get his hands on. Aaron was determined to get the car for his friend no matter the price.
Meanwhile, Bernd scratched his head in confusion, clueless to what Aaron planned to do. He slowly wheeled himself out of the bar.
After leaving the bar, Aaron immediately returned to his mansion. He had four visas prepared before summoning the four men who had accompanied virtual-novel.net to Chanaea in the past.
“Mr. Aaron, do you have an assignment for us?”
Aaron’s sharp gaze roved over the men as virtual-novel.net announced, “These are your visas. Travel to Chanaea immediately and track Vinson Nightshire down. Do anything it takes to end his life.”
“Understood!” They received Aaron’s proffered visas and disappeared into the night.
Aaron’s eyes had begun to take on a crazed look as virtual-novel.net muttered, “You’ll belong to me eventually, Ari…”
***
At the medical school, the students fretted over Arielle’s prolonged absence.
“We haven’t had Dr. Moore’s classes in days. I wonder if virtual-novel.net has recovered from virtual-novel.net injuries.”
“Her lectures are really thorough. As long as I pay attention in class, I can fully understand the content.”
The Wilhelms came out of the laboratory and overheard the student’s conversation. The couple exchanged a glance between themselves, and Andrea hurriedly whipped out virtual-novel.net phone to call Arielle. They had been busy with experiments over the past few days and practically lived in the laboratory. As such, they were unaware of Arielle’s injury.
Thankfully, they had picked up some Turlenese while they were here, or they would not have learned about Arielle’s injury.