Leo was just as riled up, ready to follow Zack’s lead.
Shane stepped in, his voice stern, “Guys, we need to keep our heads. Our top priority is locating The Seraphic!” They had solid leads that The Seraphic was aboard the ship and had triggered the explosion.
Zack’s frustration was evident. “We can’t just stand here while Julius is in such pain.”.
Shane’s jaw set firm. “To save Julius, we have to find The Seraphic first. That’s our best shot!”
Zack swore, kicking the wall in his anger. And then he was off, determined to take action.
“Zack!” Shane called after him.
But Zack was already out the door, resolved to track down The Seraphic on his own. “I’m going after The Seraphic,” he shouted back, his footsteps echoing down the hall.
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Quiana dodged out of Zack’s path as he barreled past the door.
Hugo, lurking around the corner, spoke in a hushed tone, “Did you hear? Keith slipped Julius a drink. He barely touched it and now he’s down for the count.”
Quiana’s brow arched in curiosity, “What was in it?”
Hugo just shook his head, a mix of confusion and concern on his face. “Word is, The Seraphic’s behind the explosion on the ship. They’re grilling everyone as we speak.”
The talk of The Seraphic showing up had everyone on edge. People who were clamoring to get off the ship are now hanging back. With the mysterious figure and the blast, things are definitely not adding up.
Edith threw out a wild theory. “You think someone’s flying The Seraphic’s flag to pull a con?”
Quiana’s eyes narrowed, pondering the recklessness of such a move.
Hugo, his focus still on Julius’s predicament, questioned, “Quiana, you gonna lend a hand?”
Quiana’s forehead creased with indecision. As a doctor, she was inclined to help, but with Julius involved, she wondered if it was the right call. She was on the fence.
The room was tense, Julius’s forehead veins popping as he wrestled his hand free from the iron grip and fished out a tiny porcelain bottle from his pocket–the pill Quiana had once sold him on.
Shane’s face fell as he figured out Julius’s move. He made a beeline for Julius, shouting, “Julius, don’t!”
But Shane was a second too late. Julius had already bitten the cork off and downed the black pill Quiana had called a “Mystic Pill.”
Shane’s face lost all color as he made a desperate attempt to get Julius to spit it out, but Julius was in no shape to be approached.
His sharp cry caught Quiana’s attention outside the door, her brow knitting in concern.
Hugo’s eyes widened in panic. “He’s not… he’s not gone, is he?”
Quiana’s response was instinctive, her body kicking the door open before she had a chance to think.
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Chapter 59
Inside the room wenn on hub alert at the suddem noise, but their readiness turned to shock when they saw it was Quiana.
julius, in his wharekhar, was a mess–his knuckles white from gripping the armrests, veins bulging, and sweat pouring down his face. He looked nothing like his usual calm self, clearly agitated, probably from some drug.
Temer sow Quiana Julius’s fingers riched his breathing heavy. “Why are you here?” he asked, his voice rough
Quiana’s gane dropped to the bottle by Julius’s feet, her eyes narrowing as she raised an eyebrow. “You took it, didn’t you?”
State’s voice was cold as steel. Quiana, if anything happens to Julius, you’re on my list.”
Quiana knew the potential of HV–01, even in its early stages.
With Shane’s threat hanging in the air, she just shrugged it off, turned, and walked away, feeling her visit was a waste of time. Wel see the sad, ber tone indiferent her walk away a clear sign she wasn’t worried.
Leo’s grip tightened his gaze darting to Julius with a hint of unease. “Mr. Hawley, what’s the deal? You okay?”
Julius had found his cool again, the earlier turmoil replaced by a serene expression. He looked a bit washed out, but he was definitely more at ease, lounging back in his chair. “Yeah, it’s kicking in,” he confirmed, his voice steady.
State got the hit and swiftly felt for Julius’s pulse. The chaos from before had vanished, replaced by a rhythm that was now smooth and predictable. The erratic energy had quieted down, and Shane couldn’t hide his astonishment.
Leo was visibly shaken. “This pill he muttered, his voice trailing off in awe.
There was still no official word from the National Medical Bureau on the tests, but the buzz was that this pill was a game- changer for heart and brain issues.
Yes, here it was, thowing promise for Julius’s situation too. And the speed at which it worked was mind–blowing. Was this really the real deal, a cure–alt
