Chapter 154 Dianaâs pov I stood there, dumbfounded, and blurted out, âYouâre talking nonsense-
âNonsense?â Nathan raised an eyebrow, cutting me off.
Intentionally loosening his tie, he exposed his slender neck and pointed, asking, âThen who left these marks here for me?â
As Nathan mentioned, there were several red marks on his neck, looking quite suggestive.
But those marks were clearly from me trying to threaten him, gripping his neck!
Seeing me unable to respond, Nathan smirked even more.
He glanced back at William, saying, âSo, I can testify that Diana indeed has nothing to do with the explosion.â
William furrowed his brow, his narrowed eyes shifting between me and Nathan.
Probably skeptical, he hesitated before speaking, âAlpha Nathan, I recall you have a fiancée.â
âSo what?â Nathan shrugged nonchalantly, oblivious to how derogatory his words sounded.
Clearly taken aback by his casual attitude, William took a moment before asking, âAre you telling me you and Diana have rekindled your old flame?â
Nathan scoffed.
âMr. William, it was just a lonely nap. How does that relate to an âold flameâ? I didnât expect you to be so innocent at your age.
Ryou William angrily rose from his chair, slamming the table.
However, Nathan was still his business partner, and moreover, the Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack. After a momentâs hesitation, William suppressed the rage that was about to burst from his chest.
He sat back down, the muscles around his eyelids twitching slightly.
âSince Alpha Nathan is vouching for Diana, Iâll reluctantly believe that the explosion has nothing to do with her. But I wonât give up the investigation. If I find any other leads...â
William clenched his fists gradually, a dangerous glint shining in his eyes.
âI wonât let anyone who dares to play games with me go unpunished!â
His warning was clear, but to Nathan, who had experienced countless battles, the emotional value of hearing a joke wasnât much different.
Nathan nodded calmly. âIn that case, let Diana and her little sidekick leave. I have business matters to discuss with you.â
Williamâs harsh gaze swept over me, but he didnât say anything, letting Moss and me leave.
After coming out of the building, I walked to the side of the road, ready to hail a cab and take Moss back to the hospital.
Suddenly, I heard hurried footsteps behind me.
Then, I heard Nathanâs voice.
âDiana-â
Feeling irritated, I couldnât help but furrow my brow, turning to meet Nathanâs gaze.
âWerenât you discussing business with William? How come youâre out so soon?â
Nathanâs breath was slightly ragged, as if he had rum all the way here He didnât answer my question but looked disdainfully at Moss.
âIs this your taste in men? When youâre in trouble, not only can he not help, he doesnât even understand what the trouble is, waiting for your ex husband to come to the rescue?â
I paused, momentarily confused by what Nathan was trying to say.
But his arrogant attitude really irked me.
Therefore, I met his gaze and mocked, âSo now youâre comparing yourself to Moss, telling me youâre better than him?â
â...â
âBut whatâs your reason for doing so? Trying to win favor? Wanting to get my attention?â
The arrogance on Nathanâs face gradually shattered, turning into nervousness, anxiety, and embarrassment, with a hint of anger.
âDiana, do you even realize what nonsense youâre spouting I rolled my eyes, not intending to engage further.
Grabbing Mossâs arm, I turned to leave.
Nathan grasped my wrist.
His face darkened.
âI did you such a big favor, and youâre just leaving without even saying thank you?â
âDo you need it?â I asked, with a cold smirk. âDonât think I donât know why you helped me. Youâre just worried that Iâll expose you, and in a moment of panic, I might even expose you too.â
Nathan stared at me intensely.
After a few seconds, he chuckled lightly and let go of me.
But there was a hint of bittemess in his smile that was hard to miss..
âYouâre quite rational,â he remarked.
I chuckled along with him, the sunlight blurring my vision and Nathanâs face.
âIf I wasnât rational, Iâd probably have gone crazy from you and your Avia long ago.â
Leaving him with that, I hailed a taxi and got in with Moss.
As the taxi pulled away, I faintly heard Nathan angrily shouting my name.
After the car had gone a distance, I glanced back and found Nathanâs figure had disappeared from my sight.
mu gaze fell on Turning back again, Moss.
Since Nathan appeared, Moss had been silent.
His bangs covered his eyes, making it impossible for me to gauge his emotions.
âMoss, whatâs wrong?â I asked.
Moss remained silent for a few seconds before his lips finally moved.
âThis morning... Were you with Alpha Nathan?â he asked, his voice sounding inexplicably tired and hoarse, as if he had lost something important.
I guessed he was probably worried that if I and Nathan really rekindled our old flame, it would affect our plans.
Quickly, I explained, âItâs not what you think.â
I recounted everything that happened this morning to Moss in detail.
â...So the marks on his neck were from me pinch also helping himself.â
âIs that true?â Moss asked uncertainly.
him. He helped me in front of William, but he was âWhy would I lie to you?â
Relieved, Moss let out a sigh.
1 patted his shoulder. âDonât worry. No matter what happens, my top priority is to develop the antidote as soon as possibleâ
âIâm not. Moss hesitated to speak âNot what?â Lasked.
Moss took of! his glasses and rubbed his brow. âForget it, itâs nothing. Youâre right, the urgent matter is to set up the new research facility and develop the antidote as soon as possible.
âHowever, before we open the new research facility, thereâs something pressing that needs to be dealt with.â Back in the hospital offier, I said to Moss âAre you referring to those researchers?â he asked.
1 nodded âAlthough Nathan helped me today, I still feel William hasnât been completely convinced. Just in case, we need to find a way to remove the threat William poses to me and those researchersâ families.â
Rescuing the researchersâ families from under Williamâs scrutiny wonât be easy,â Moss said.
âI know.â I paced back and forth. âWe need to figure something out...â
âI can help you.â
Just as I was feeling anxious, suddenly, the office door swung open.
Ryley walked in, his eyes fixed on me, repeating, âI can help you, rescue those researchersâ families. I have a plan.â
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