The commotion in the room was quite loud, and the small transparent glass window on the door allowed anyone outside to see vaguely into the room.
However, despite the noise, the two policemen assigned by Nathan didnât enter the room.
Something must have happened to them.
The woman chuckled.
âCatching me is pointless.
I donât know anything.
I just followed orders after getting paid.
The policemen outside have been sent away.
They wonât be back for at least half an hour.
And in five minutes, a group will come to take the child.
Even if you call for help, your man might not arrive in time, right?â
Lucinda looked at Colby, now crying in the crib.
Fury built within her.
She seized the womanâs hair and inquired, âWhy are you taking the baby? Heâs so young.
Who could he possibly have offended?â
The woman winced from the pain in her scalp.
She took a deep breath and replied through gritted teeth, âI donât know.
Like I said, catching me wonât help.
Iâm just following orders.
If such a young child has offended someone, itâs likely because of the adults!â
Lucindaâs expression was icy.
She maintained her grip on the woman without relenting.
The person orchestrating this knew Colbyâs ward number and the specifics of his illness, indicating meticulous preparation.
Was this vendetta against her or Nathan?
Without any hesitation, Lucinda proposed, âHow much did your boss pay you? Iâll triple that amount.
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The woman in the nurse uniform was taken aback and replied with reluctance, âThis isnât a matter of money.
Itâs about honor among criminals.
If I betray my employer, who will trust me in the future?â
Lucinda scoffed, âMy partner leads the National Security Bureau.
Do you think youâll avoid jail if I turn you in? Will you even have a future in the criminal world?â
The woman stubbornly replied, âI canât work for you.
Iâm not that kind of person.
No amount of money will change my mind.
â
âIâll offer ten times what your boss is paying you.
â
The woman was momentarily speechless.
After a brief pause, she found herself in a quandary.
âI donât know who you are or why your family has such wealth, but this situationâ¦â
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Lucinda cut her off, increasing her offer.
âTwenty times.
â
âDeal!â
The womanâs hostile demeanor softened, and she smiled warmly.
âAs long as you keep your promise, Iâll do whatever you ask!â
Lucinda did not reply and released the woman.
Then, Lucinda calmly soothed the crying Colby, while thoughtfully and composedly pondering the entire situation.
The woman massaged her sore wrist, a reminder of Lucindaâs grip, and began to fret about her new commitment.
âBoss, two minutes have gone by.
In three minutes, a group will enter the ward.
Theyâve brought anesthesia guns and stun guns.
We canât outfight them unarmed.
Youâre offering a high reward, but Iâm not sure I can protect you.
â
Lucindaâs eyes remained cool as she quickly devised a strategy.
âYou donât have to reveal that youâve switched sides.
Just follow their instructions.
â
âWhat?â The woman appeared puzzled.
She glanced at the small child in Lucindaâs arms, incredulous.
Lucinda cared about her son so much.
How could she allow him to be taken and used as leverage by the intruders?