Chapter 217

Chapter 217

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The whole thing became uncontrollable.

Vincent let go completely that night, leaving Stephanie too exhausted to be bothered to lift a finger.

As she watched him fall asleep, Stephanie opened her eyes, listening to his steady breathing, have a lot on her mind.

She understood Vincent. If his illness remained uncured, the consequences would be terrible.

His uncertainty about the future led him to fear not being able to provide her with happiness and worried he might even burden her. Thus, he became timid and lost his confidence.

Stephanie felt heartbroken for him as she held him tightly, softly saying, “Vincent, I will cure you.”

In their previous life. Vincent sacrificed himself for her without a good ending. This time, she was determined to give Vincent a better one.

The next day, at dawn, Stephanie prepared breakfast and drove to the research institute.

The experiments were in the initial stages with mice, and the subjects‘ conditions needed constant monitoring

Any abnormalities required adjusting the drug ratios promptly before resuming the experiments.

Stephanie checked the time and realized it was already 9:30 at night.

Vincent usually picked her up at 7:30, except for special arrangements. She hurriedly called him.

He answered immediately, his gentle voice coming through. “Done with work?”

Stephanie softly hummed. “Yes, you’ve been waiting for a while, haven’t you?”

“It’s okay, just a bit of waiting.”

“Sorry, I’m coming downstairs now.”

“No hurry. Take your time.”

After hanging up, Stephanie packed her bag. left the lab, and headed downstairs,

Vincent Jeaned against the car door, hands in the pockets of his cashmere coat, lifting his gaze as he saw the girl running out. a pleasing smile on his lips.

He straightened and stepped forward, sweeping Stephanic off the last

step.

Stephanie naturally wrapped her arms around his neck, tilting her head to drop a kiss on his handsome jaw. “Remember to call me when you arrive next time, don’t silently wait like a fool

“Am I foolish?” He chuckled lightly.

“Definitely! What if I don’t come out, what would you do?”

Vincent looked at her affectionately. “I will keep waiting for you.

Stephanie laughed, “So you see, you’re the fool here! Aren’t you turning into Enoch Arden?”

Vincent nodded lightly. “Then let me be Enoch Arden willingly. What would you like to eat tonight?”

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After thinking for a while, Stephanie said, “Starting today, you can skip the porridge. Let’s celebrate a bit and light dishes

“I remember that place with Crab Rangoon also has light pan–fried buns, shall we go there?”

Knowing Vincent was doing this for her, Stephanie, who adored Crab Rangoon, asked, “Aren’t you craving it?”

“You are the one I’m craving for.”

Stephanie glared at him and then gently pushed the man aside before getting into the passenger seat.

Vincent smirked, walked around the front of the car, and settled into the driver’s seat, leaning over.

Stephanie didn’t close her eyes to wait for a kiss this time but looked provocatively at him instead.

That look seemed to indicate that this time she wouldn’t wait for him to kiss her.

Vincent couldn’t help but smile at her playful expression, seizing her chin and leaning in to kiss her.

Stephanie’s body softened with the kiss, her hands clutching his collar.

“Didn’t you wait for my kiss this time?”

Stephanie opened her eyes, meeting his teasing gaze, playfully humming with a touch of coyness.

Vincent lightly laughed, “Fine, I’m the one who need this kiss the most.”

He fastened her seat belt. “Let’s eat some delicious food.”

Stephanie held back her smile, her lips tightened as she looked out the window,

Vincent started the car and said, “Go ahead and laugh, it’s uncomfortable to hold it in.”

Stephanie was speechless.

for some

Vincent and Stephanie went to a lobster roll eatery, with him peeling the Crab Rangoon while she devoured the meat.

“Any updates on the assailant?” Stephanie asked.

Vincent placed the meat on her plate “None, looks like lie was probably silenced by others.”

Last night, they reviewed the surveillance footage at the police station. The gang that took the assailant was professional, almost like mercenaries.

Their anti–surveillance skills were top–notch, opting for camera–blind spots, making it a tough chase.

Vincent was determined to find them as they targeted Stephanie, and he needed to eliminate that threat

“I won’t let such a thing happen again,” he promised.

Stephanie nodded. “I know. By the way, has Graham contacted you lately?”

He came by yesterday, wanting me to help find Julianna, but I declined. He plans to reach out to Hacker Yern,” Vincent said.

“Hacker Yern?” she asked)

Vincent confirmed. “The world’s best hacker.”

Stephanie blinked “Better than you?”

“Absolutely.” Vincent gazed at Stephanie, hoping to read something in her eyes, but they were too pure, so he thought he might be wrong.

Eating and probing, Stephanie asked, “Vincent, with your computer skills, you must be top on that list too, right?”

“Many hacker elite are hidden, like Hacker Yem, very low–key,” he said.

Although Vincent said this, Stephanie felt he was one of them.

‘He’ll expose himself sooner or later she thought.

During the meal, Vincent only had a bowl of seafood porridge, mainly peeling the Crab Rangoon for Stephanie.

After dinner, they returned home.

As they entered. Vincent pinned Stephanie against the door for a passionate moment.

Later, they soaked in a bath together and slept

In the dead of night, Stephanie opened her eyes, listening to the man’s steady breathing. Sneaking out of bed.

She headed to the study, booting up her laptop to visit the dark web.

As expected, she received a message requesting her assistance in a missing person case.

She took the order. After all no one will turn down money!

She immediately contacted the client, sending Julianna’s location and footage of her appearing in a hotel lobby.

Graham swiftly transferred 2 million dollars to Stephanie.

Although Stephanie didn’t lack money, making a profit from the clueless Graham secretly pleased her.

Calling Julianna, Stephanie said, “Julia, I’ve given your location to Graham

“What Julianna was shocked.

Seeing her reaction, Stephanie chuckled, “Graham paid me 2 million dollars, so I’ll share 1 million dollars with you.”

Julianna’s eyes lit up. “Deal! Tim packing my bags to leave now. Next time he looks for me, double the price.”

Stephanie snapped her fingers, “Done”

Julianna asked, “Did Graham and Hilda have an affair recently? uh?”

“Aren’t you divorcing? Why the interest?” Stephanie teased.

Julianna explained, “Just to check if Hilda’s hanging with Graham in bed.”

Stephanie cleared her throat unbelievably. “You and Graham? You two…

“Nothing’s happened with him. I’m off to pack; when I reach my new spot, I’ll get in touch. But even if I don’t, you’ll find me. Byel

Quickly hanging up. Julianna worried that inquisitive as Stephanie is, she might squeeze out more details from her.

Stephanie gazed at the blank screen, chuckling softly.

“Making 2 million dollars from the stupid is quite satisfying!”

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Suddenly, a man’s voice echoed, “So, who’s this elite making 2 million dollars from the stupid?”