Chapter 284: Chapter 285

Emmeline said nothing. She knew Abel would never change his mind. What she could do now was to assist Abel. She silently took out the brooch from the dress and straightened the pin behind it. Worst came to worst, if Abel couldn’t stand the pain of the operation, she knew of a way that could knock him out real quick.

Before long, Luca came with the items Abel requested.

“Help me,” commanded Abel.

“Me?”

“Why? You want me to take the bullet out myself?” Abel frowned.

“But Mr. Abel, I might faint.”

“What?”

“I can shoot I can fight. But blood makes me faint.” Noticing the disbelief on Abel’s face, Luca continued. “My father took me to a slaughterhouse once. I fainted before the animal did.”

Abel was speechless. “Fine. I’ll do it myself.”

“I guess I can give it a try.” Luca felt bad for his employer.

“Okay. If you pass out, I’ll take over.”

“Let’s begin.” Luca removed his blazer and rolled up his sleeves.

Abel also unbuttoned his shirt, putting his massive pecs and shoulder muscle on public display.

Emmeline had seen a topless Abel before, but the sight of it still stirred something within her.

“Emma. Turn around. It will be very messy. Don’t turn your head even if you hear my voice,” cooed Abel.

“Don’t worry, I’m not afraid of blood.” She had to be there when Abel couldn’t bear the pain. Therefore, she couldn’t run away.

“You just enjoy watching me suffer, don’t you,” teased Abel.

“It sure brightens my day.” Emmeline engaged in small banters to calin Abel down.

“You are the death of me.” Abel pinched Emmeline’s cheek affectionately. The romantic exchange made Luca feel like a third wheel but he couldn’t make himself scarce.

“Disinfect the wound,” ordered Abel.

“Okay.”

Emmeline was watching on the sideline. Although Luca fumbled a bit, he performed the right steps nonetheless. After all, the personal guards took some first aid lessons. Abel’s face turned white after the disinfection. He was in pain but he didn’t want to voice it out.

Emmeline took some tissue papers and wiped away the sweat beads on Abel’s forehead. Abel seized the opportunity to kiss her.

“This is the best painkiller there is,” said Abel devilishly. Both Emmeline and Luca blushed, but for different reasons.

“Light the rubbing alcohol to disinfect the scalpel.” Abel gave further instructions to Luca. The latter did what he was told.

After a while, Abel gave the green Nght to begin the operation. Weird noises could be heard intermittently when the scalpel met the flesh. Luca’s lips were trembling and Emmeline clenched the brooch in her hand. It was a scary moment. Abel still didn’t utter a word but more sweat beads appeared on his forehead.