Holden retorted sharply, his voice tinged with annoyance.
âThis deal involves arms trading.
The Olson family are trying to dominate a sector in Eleymond.
â
He then crumpled the piece of paper and threw it into the trash can.
âReally?â Adrianâs voice carried a trace of doubt.
âWhy would I lie to you? Youâre not Bennett,â Holden snapped, his tone biting.
This seemed to calm Adrian.
However, his mind suddenly raced back to a disturbing memory of the demolished metal house, prompting him to ask Holden if Moss was dead.
âWhen I got there, all I saw were ruins.
I spotted some blood on the ground and feared it was yours,â Adrian said, his body tensing at the recollection.
âIf that wasnât your blood, could it have been Moss a Holden responded calmly, âIâm not sure whose blood that is.
Honestly, itâs better if heâs dead.
But if heâs alive, as long as I make it back to Eleymond, he wonât be a problem.
â
Adrian nodded, understanding the reasoning.
Even if Moss had extensive connections in Conata, he wouldnât stand a chance against the influential Fredrick family in Eleymond.
Putting their concerns aside for a mo
ment, they engaged in sporadic conversation.
However, Adrianâs dizziness soon returned, hitting him harder than ever.
Struggling for balance, Adrian made his way back to his seat, where he slumped awkwardly.
âMy head is throbbing.
I need to rest.
â
âDidnât you get a checkup by a doctor?â Holden inquired, his voice laced with concern.
âItâs probably nothing,â Adrian replied, pressing a hand to his forehead.
âProbably just a reaction to the injection.
Iâll be fine after a nap.
â
Before Holden could respond, Adrianâs hand dropped, and he drifted into sleep.
An hour later.
The plane landed smoothly in Eleymond.
Holden, now nearly recovered, was preoccupied with thoughts of Ariana.
He instructed Shawn to drive him straight to Mercy Hospital as soon as they landed.
âUnderstood,â Shawn replied, opening the car door for Holden.
As Holden settled into the vehicle, the engine roared to life.
Suddenly, Holden remembered Adrian was still on the plane.
âShawn, go wake Adrian and bring him out,â he said hastily.
Shawn, who was in the process of buckling his seatbelt in the passenger seat, stopped and realized he had also forgotten about Adrian.
Back inside the cabin.
Shawn approached Adrian and said respectfully, âWeâve arrived.
Mr.
Fredrick sent me to wake you up and escort you off the plane.
â
Adrian didnât react, so Shawn gently shook him a few times.
Under normal circumstances, this would have woken anyone, but Adrian remained deeply asleep.
When Holden learned about Adrianâs situation, he was so alarmed that he hurried over to check on Adrian personally.