The True Lady Strikes Back novel (Cecilia and Christopher)

Chapter 247

Jeffrey gazed at Aiden, who wore a half–smile on his face. Jeffrey understood that if he could not

provide valuable information, his fate would be sealed.

However, he was caught in a dilemma.

Offering too much information could jeopardize his identity, leading to his demise.

Yet, Aiden would not settle for worthless details.

After a moment’s hesitation, he confessed, “I can offer a temporary detoxification remedy for Cecilia.

Without it, her entire body will stiffen, and her blood will stop flowing, posing a life–threatening

situation.” Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Upon hearing this, Aiden sneered and retorted, “Do you truly think your medical skills are so

unparalleled in Clusia that your poison is beyond

cure?”

Aside from the fact that Cecilia could detoxify herself, there were other traditional medicine practitioners

with superior expertise who could achieve the same result.

Jeffrey lacked confidence in his claim because Cecilia’s poison was not particularly challenging to

cure.

As he glanced at Aiden’s mocking expression, his uncertainty deepened.

“Commander Shaw, are you certain you’d rather seek information than the antidote? Cecilia doesn’t

have much time,” Jeffrey insisted.

“I’m certain. Now, enlighten me about yourself. You must hold a

significant position in the organization to possess such knowledge about my brother.”

Jeffrey’s expression shifted subtly. “If I disclose that information, my life will be forfeit,” he replied.

“You’re doomed either way. The choice is yours. Do you want to face death now or later? I have the

patience to wait for your decision.”

Having said this, Aiden tossed Jeffrey’s phone back to him and uttered, “You do have another option.

Betray a key figure within your organization.”

When Jeffrey caught the phone, he felt like he had seized a lifeline.

After all, the prospect of communicating with the outside world offered

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him a chance at escape.

Without hesitation, he replied, “I choose to betray someone, but I need time to consider before

divulging the information.”

Aiden nodded sternly. “Take all the time you need, but remember, attempting to contact the outside

world with your phone will lead to your immediate demise.”

With that warning, Aiden left, granting Jeffrey the opportunity to reach out to the members of Wolf

Killer.

Jeffrey was well aware that his phone was being monitored, and there was a possibility of it having

been duplicated.

However, he remained untroubled. He was willing to seize any opportunity that might offer him a

chance to escape, regardless of the potential consequences for others.

The lives that might be lost in the process were not his concern. Jeffrey used the organization’s internal

communication software to contact John, but there was no response.

He felt a twinge of surprise, but it quickly became clear to him.

The news of his arrest must have spread, and the other three shareholders would undoubtedly sever

visible connections with him in their efforts to preserve their safety.

With this realization in mind, Jeffrey swiftly reached out to Hayden Wright, another shareholder who

had been involved in similar activities as him.

Jeffrey reached out to Hayden because he had recently returned to Clusia. Jeffrey knew that if Hayden

wanted to evade capture, he would spare no effort to rescue him.

Naturally, the number Jeffrey dialed was not Hayden’s personal contact.

All four shareholders maintained backup phone numbers.

In times of danger, these backup numbers could be used to reach out to others for assistance and

support.

Even if these contacts were discovered, they would not be directly linked to the shareholders. This

provided a certain level of assurance of their safety.

Jeffrey would not betray the organization unless he had no other choice.

Unfortunately, he continued to receive no response, causing Jeffrey’s

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expression to darken noticeably.

“They won’t even afford me the chance to seek help. Are they deliberately pushing me to betray

them?” Jeffrey questioned silently.

He clenched his phone with such intensity that his knuckles paled from the force exerted. The white

bandage encircling his neck revealed traces of blood seeping from within.

The ruptured wound had no doubt reflected the depths of his anger and frustration.

In reality, John and Hayden were not intentionally ignoring him. Instead, all the communications he

attempted were being intercepted by the program Cecilia had installed on his phone.

Jeffrey’s fury had clouded his judgment, preventing him from considering the possibility of something

being amiss with his phone.

He could not shake the belief that the three shareholders had utterly abandoned him.

“No, it’s not just abandonment. They might have sent someone to eliminate me!” Jeffrey screamed in

his mind.

Such a thought persisted, unrelenting in his mind.

He lost his composure completely and dialed Hayden’s personal number directly.

Despite his desperation, no one answered his call, not even on the third

attempt.

“Ha! I’m not dead yet, and you’ve all abandoned me! If that’s the case, don’t blame me for bringing your

demise upon you!”

After uttering those words, he raised his hand high in the air. Moments later, he slowly lowered his

hand as the weight of his situation sank in.

He refrained from smashing the phone as he needed it to contact his

men.

Unbeknownst to him, Cecilia had already intercepted all the numbers Jeffrey had contacted through the

program she had installed.

Apart from that, she had also meticulously observed all his actions through the surveillance cameras.

She pointed to the last set of numbers and said to Aiden, “Aiden, Jeffrey dialed this number when his

emotions were out of control. This person must be highly significant. It’s plausible that he’s another

shareholder.”

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The shareholders of Wolf Killer were veiled in such mystery that even Charlie, with his 23 years of

undercover in the organization, had never encountered them.

Jeffrey’s slip–up was the reason for the raised suspicions, leading to the confirmation of his identity as

a shareholder.

However, with Jeffrey captured, the butterfly effect was set to unfold, shattering the enigmatic aura

surrounding Wolf Killer forever.

Aiden shared Cecilia’s sentiment. “I’ll instruct someone to investigate this number immediately.”

“Let me do it. It’ll only take a minute.”

With Cecilia’s proficiency, checking the identity of a phone number in Clusia was a breeze.

In a matter of seconds, she discovered the owner of the number. The owner’s name was Hayden.

Cecilia swiftly traced Hayden’s identity through the ID card number he had left with the communication

company.

A sarcastic smile touched her lips as Cecilia spoke the words. “Manager of People’s Charity

Organization.”

The irony was palpable. A person with a history of murder and profit–driven motives had established a

charity organization nationwide.

Not to mention that Hayden was acclaimed as one of the Top Ten Outstanding People, with the

beneficiaries of his charity purportedly reaching a staggering 5 million people.

However, while Hayden might not have personally rescued 5 million people, his charity work

undoubtedly impacted numerous lives.

For instance, his organization managed to aid hundreds of children in impoverished and secluded

areas, providing them with breakfast that included a truckload of milk and bread.

Certainly, regardless of the amount spent, anyone engaged in charity work would deserve respect.

However, Cecilia could not shake the feeling that the shareholders of Wolf Killer had ulterior motives.

She was confident that there was something else at play behind the scenes.

“Is it a front for money laundering? No, philanthropy is a venture with no return on investment,” she

pondered.

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Aiden noticed Cecilia’s silence and furrowed brows. “Ceci, what did you discover?” he inquired.

Cecilia promptly sent a copy of the information she found to Aiden.

“Aiden, take a look. There’s something suspicious about Hayden’s charity work,” Cecilia said.

Aiden quickly glanced through the information on his phone.

Aiden had a more significant experience and knowledge about how things worked compared to

Cecilia.

Hence, Aiden managed to deduce the true purpose behind Hayden’s philanthropy by considering the

specific cities where he concentrated his charity efforts.

“They are making drugs!” he concluded silently.

“Ceci, if my deduction is accurate, based on the route Hayden used for his charity work, we could

potentially find Clusia’s largest drug network!” In several cities across Clusia, there were persistent

issues with drug dens that Aiden could not eradicate. Now, the pieces of the puzzle were falling into

place.

It appeared that Hayden had concealed addictive opioids within the charity supplies, discreetly

distributing these dangerous drugs without anyone’s notice.

Indeed, nobody would have imagined that the person lauded by everyone as one of the Top Ten

Outstanding People would engage in such nefarious activities under the guise of charity.

Cecilia, lacking profound knowledge about drugs, only gained a clear understanding of the situation

after Aiden’s explanation.

Her anger flared as she said, “Hayden is utterly heartless. He used his benevolent facade to carry out

the most sinister deeds!”

Aiden’s disdain for addictive opioids, given the havoc they wreaked on lives and families, was

profound.

His face was sullen, and his voice turned cold as he stated, “This is Wolf Killer. They have no moral

boundaries and evoke nothing but disgust.”

“Aiden, I found out that Hayden is in Clusia now. Shall we arrest him?”

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