Chapter 90
Deep in the woods, a tall figure stepped slowly through the fallen leaves.
Lily Green's eyes brightened, and she fluttered into the man's arms like a butterfly.
"Ian!" she cooed.
The man's slender fingers tangled in her hair as his lips brushed her ear. "In such a hurry to see me?"
Lily playfully thumped his chest. "You're terrible!"
Hidden in the undergrowth, Hank Cooper held his breath.
Just as he reached for his phone, Ian Stone's sharp gaze swept over him.
Hank immediately shut his eyes, pretending to be asleep.
No wonder he's the leader of Black Horizon Syndicate—his instincts are razor-sharp.
Ian turned his attention back to Lily, tilting her chin. "What's wrong?"
Her eyes instantly welled up. "Someone's bullying me."
"Oh?" Ian arched an amused brow. "Who dares?"
"That Lucy White!" Lily hissed through gritted teeth. "She's been targeting me at every turn. Today, she humiliated me in front of everyone."
She traced circles on his chest. "You wouldn't let me suffer like this, would you?"
Ian chuckled darkly. "I'll take care of her tonight."
Lily beamed and pressed a kiss to his lips. "I knew you'd protect me."
His gaze darkened as he pinned her against a tree...
Hank squeezed his eyes shut, inwardly groaning. This is too much.
Who would’ve thought Lily and the Black Horizon leader had this kind of relationship?
And the audacity—accusing Lucy of bullying her?
Half an hour later, Ian straightened his collar. "Coordinate with my men tonight."
Lily nodded obediently. "I'll be waiting."
Once he was gone, she smoothed her dress and hurried off.
Only then did Hank open his eyes.
Strange... Ian feels different from last time.
He shook his head. Probably overthinking it.
Back at the cave, Lucy was brewing medicine.
Daniel Miller already looked much better. "Lucy, this stuff is miraculous!"
She stirred the thick liquid. "I'll make you a medicinal charm later."
"A medicinal charm?" Daniel gaped.
The others exchanged stunned glances.
Hank returned just in time, whispering to Victor Stone, "What's she doing?"
"Drawing a talisman with medicine," Victor murmured. "Supposedly, it works just like drinking it."
Hank's jaw dropped. "That's possible?"
The two men locked eyes, excitement flashing between them.
If this could be used on missions...
Lucy finished the charm and handed it to Daniel. "Keep it close. Three days, and you'll recover."
He accepted it solemnly. "Thank you."
Though he'd never heard of such a thing, after experiencing her remedies firsthand, he trusted her.
The group remained skeptical but couldn't help anticipating the charm's effects.