Chapter 515 The Oath of Life and Death
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What Naomi wanted most was Wendy’s promise. Her investment wasn’t just about choosing a side–it was about securing greater profits from Wendy’s operations.
Everyone knew how much money such an underground empire could make. One look at the luxury of Nathaniel’s home was proof enough.
“Then thank you, Ms. Wendy. From now on, I’ll serve you without hesitation, and I will guard your secrets with my life. No one will ever hear a word from me.”
“Words are worthless,” Wendy replied coolly. “If you want in, you’ll have to sign an oath of life and death.”
Naomi assumed it was just a contract. But when Wendy lifted her hand toward the door, the bodyguards outside stepped in.
Before Naomi could react, one of them slipped a hood over her head.
“Let go of me! What are you doing?”
She had no idea what was happening.
Wendy’s tone remained unhurried. “Anyone who wants to work with me must sign this oath–and it’s not just a matter of putting your name on paper. Otherwise, why would I let you share in the business I’ve built with my life?”
Naomi was dragged straight into a car.
Wendy didn’t intend to truly frighten her—at least, not beyond what was necessary. “Relax. We’ll just be injecting you with a special drug. If you ever betray me, you’ll die painfully. This formula is our own creation; there’s no antidote anywhere in the world. As compensation, I’ll have your face restored–more beautiful than before. You’ll wake up to a beauty that turns heads, so there’s no need to be afraid.”
Naomi had been struggling, but at the mention of restoring her face, she went still.
After all, no woman didn’t want to be stunning beyond compare.
If she could regain her beauty, Naomi was willing to pay a price.
Wendy knew her type well and was certain she would comply.
Within moments, Wendy’s people had taken Naomi away.
When Naomi opened her eyes again, she was in what looked like an old, run–down clinic.
A wave of dread swept over her. She couldn’t shake the feeling that this place was dangerous, yet she had no choice as two bodyguards escorted her inside.
There was no sign of Wendy. Instead, several young men in white coats stood waiting.
One of them held a syringe. Naoni was pinned to an operating table.
She tried to resist, but another loctor quickly injected her with a sedative.
In no time, Naomi lost control of her body–only her eyes could still move. She could clearly see another doctor pressing a needle into her arm.
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Terror flooded her chest until she thought she’d go mad.
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“Don’t be afraid–it’ll be over soon,” one of the doctors said as he restrained her arm and began cutting into her face with a scalpel.
Naomi watched as the blade sliced her skin, the sensation like a punishment of a thousand cuts.
Her body lay frozen, her mind screaming.
Outside the clinic, Wendy stood with a faintly amused smile. She had no personal grudge against Naomi, but women like her were the ones she despised most–so she made a point of putting them through this.
Only by showing Naomi what kind of woman she truly was could she ensure her loyalty.
This was how Wendy treated all of her people.
Three days later…
Eliza and Nolan were still gathering evidence of Wendy’s crimes, digging into every record they could find on Saint Corp and its investments over the years.
Then a message arrived from one of Xiangnan Zhaoyuan’s overseas informants. The factory that had shut down had suddenly resumed operations two days ago.
They had gone to collect evidence–only to find workers inside packing drugs.
The factory seemed well–staffed, with large burlap sacks arriving daily. The contents didn’t look like medical equipment. They looked more like… something alive.
The news left Eliza and Nolan both startled.
That could only mean the other side already knew Henry didn’t hold their secret.
After thinking it over, Eliza could see only one explanation.
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