Chapter 1414: Chapter 1414

Chapter 1414:

Lucius watched her patiently, waiting for her to respond. At her silence, he added, “Before I learn everything about Nicola, I’ll give you the three alleviating pills every day to keep you in decent shape. Once it’s done, I’ll give you the antidote and set you free.”

After swallowing the pill, Harlee already felt the change. Her body no longer felt like it was running on empty. She could breathe and walk without struggling.

“Aren’t you just trying to find out everything about Nicola?” she asked, suspicious.

“Why the need to visit her tomb?” Harlee narrowed her eyes, a flicker of suspicion crossing her features. For reasons she couldn’t quite pinpoint, she always felt there was something about Lucius’ intentions that didn’t quite add up. Something hidden behind the mask of his actions, particularly when he’d been changing clothes earlier. Could he have reached out to Nola? Was this all part of Nola’s plan? But if Nola could send Tania to the island, Nola must have known that Nicola’s tombstone was there, right?

An idea struck Harlee, sharp as a knife, and she quickly plastered on a look of surprise and anger.

“How is that possible? You really don’t know where Nicola’s tombstone is? Didn’t Nola mention it to you?” She had fumbled for a breakthrough until it presented itself.

“Nola?” Lucius stood frozen, his mind a whirlwind of confusion. How could Nola possibly know where Nicola’s tombstone was? Nola didn’t even know Nicola. Wait a minute…

Harlee glanced at him, her gaze sharp.

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“Didn’t Nola tell you?”

Lucius’ eyes flashed with suspicion.

“Are you trying to drive a wedge between us?” He soon caught on, his voice laced with contempt.

“You never give up, do you? Even now, in this situation, you’re still trying to drive us apart. I told you, you won’t get a word about Nola from me. So, stop wasting your time!”

Harlee remained unfazed, her face a mask of indifference.

“That’s right. I do want to know about Nola, but not for the reasons you think. I just want to deal with her. However, I’m not in the mood to drive a wedge now, and I don’t want to know how deep your relationship is!”

Lucius’ suspicion grew.

“Why should I trust you?”

“Think about Tania,” Harlee said calmly, her voice steady.

“The one Nola sent to watch over me? The first time we crossed paths was by Nicola’s tombstone. Do you really think Nola doesn’t know about it?”

Harlee moved to sit on the sofa, her posture relaxed despite the tension. Standing too long caused her back to ache. Her question had been deliberate. She knew how paranoid Lucius was, and if he thought too much, his suspicions would only grow. If Nola could orchestrate Tania’s arrival on that deserted island, then she had to know everything about the island, Nicola’s tombstone included. But Nola hadn’t said a word. What did that mean? It meant Nola was playing Lucius like a pawn, using him to strike at Harlee’s backer—the Green family.

Lucius’ face remained unreadable, but Harlee knew her little game had hit the mark. She could see the anger brewing within him.

As expected, Lucius was enraged. His expression was emotionless, but from what she knew of him, her scheme to foment dissension had been successful.

“I can take you to Nicola’s tomb and show you the place where she lived before. Hold on, though,” Harlee added, her tone steely.

“I need to make something crystal clear. That island’s my people’s turf now. If you’re game to go, then you need to understand the risks that come with it. There’s no turning back once you step foot there.”

Lucius let out a loud, almost manic laugh.

“Risks? Do you really think I’m worried about that? I’m already living on borrowed time. If it weren’t for wanting to avenge Nicola, I would have been gone with her decades ago!”

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