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Chapter 274

Nathan rubbed his temple and checked the time on his wristwatch. Then, he ordered, “Look into Oliver
Hoffis’ records in the past ten
years.”
Cole replied, “Will do, Mr. Morrison.”
Nathan turned to Lucas. “Lucas, send some men to monitor Sally. Figure out how Sally and Oliver got
in touch with the Dark Shadows Society.”
Lucas sounded reluctant. He pleaded, “Mr. Morrison…”
Nathan went ahead, “Also, send some bodyguards to protect Zach and Loretta Hoffis. I don’t want
anything happening to them.”
Lucas was practically trembling from anguish. “Mr. Morrison, you’ve been busy enough with the
Norvanian military. Why would you waste time on her family matters? She’s not worth your effort after
what she had done to you.”
Nathan disregarded Lucas’ protests. He got out of the car and
entered the main complex of Sudvilla. Lucas and Cole followed su
Nathan walked past the living room and headed to the study. His two assistants followed behind closely
with much concern.
Lucas called out to Nathan worriedly, “Mr. Morrison, please rest in your bedroom. I’m begging you.”
Nathan replied, “I’m not tired.”
He was in fact tired, but he refused to lie in bed. Every time he closed his eyes, he couldn’t help
thinking about Mila, and he’d lose sleep due to the heartache.
He settled by his study desk and flipped open a file. “The two of your should get to work as well.”
“Mr. Morrison…” Lucas stomped his feet angrily.
Cole stared at Nathan with a stern expression. He felt for the poor
man.
Nathan sounded grave but weak. “Get out now.”
Cole and Lucas exchanged a look and left following Nathan’s command.
Lucas grew sadder when he left Sudvilla. He slammed his fist against the car without warning, causing
Cole to jump in shock.
Cole glared at him. “What are you doing? Do you think car repairs are cheap?”
Lucas placed his hands on his hips and confronted Cole furiously, Do you still care about the car at this
point in time?
“Mr. Morrison isn’t invincible. He’s just a human being who will feel pain, exhaustion, and sadness!
Don’t you feel sorry for him?”
Cole let out a long sigh. He replied earnestly, “What else could I do? He doesn’t drink or sleep. He’s
numbing himself with work to momentarily forget about his worries.”
Lucas pointed in the hospital’s direction. “I’ll abduct her and keep her
in Sudvilla.”
He earned a glare from Cole. Cole snapped, “Oh, grow up! Stop meddling in Mr. Morrison’s private life.
He’s lived his life in this way for many years. It’s not a big deal.”
Lucas violently opened the car door and took a seat in the front passenger seat. Then, he tugged at the
seatbelt with all his might, releasing his resentment on it.
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Cole took the driver’s seat. Before driving away, he made a call to Cameron Hudson..
Half an hour later, Cameron showed up at Sudvilla with a crate of
hard liquor. He pushed open the door to the study.
Hearing the commotion, Nathan lifted his head and peered over. He found Cameron approaching him
with a wide grin.
Cameron placed a crate of hard liquor on the study desk. He said, ” Here, drink with me.”
Nathan glanced at the liquor and absentmindedly shifted his
attention back to the documents. He replied coldly, “Get these out of my way.”
Cameron sat sideways at the corner of the study desk. He rested his arm on the desk and moved
closer to Nathan. “How long have you gone without drinking?”
Nathan responded with silence. Cameron examined Nathan’s aloof expression for a bit and casually
opened a bottle of liquor, which hel placed in front of Nathan. “Drink with me if you consider me your
friend.”
Nathan shut the file and leaned back into his seat. Frowning at Cameron, he inquired, “What did my
assistants say to you? Was it
Cole or Lucas?”
Cameron smiled awkwardly. “It doesn’t matter. I know you feel terrible
after the divorce. Time to drink your sorrows away.”
Nathan forced a lonely smile. “I’m not that fragile.”
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