She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 215

Caden got straight to the point. “I heard Onyx Tiger from Sovereign Casino is dead, and the vice mayor requested military protection, but Lucian denied it. Gavin, what do you know about that?”

Though Gavin tried to hide it, his expression stiffened slightly. “Why wouldn’t Lucian approve it?”

“It might have something to do with a freighter robbery at sea, wouldn’t you say?” Caden said smoothly. “It seems the top assassin organization on the dark web has also been quite active recently. The mayor is out, the vice mayor can’t protect himself… I wonder who’s next.”

Gavin had been keeping a low profile lately. He knew exactly whose cargo he had mistakenly stolen and even resold at a high price. Onyx Tiger’s death was just a warning shot.

After a long moment, Gavin said, “What are you trying to say?”

“I know that the Navy’s medical equipment and systems are the exclusive responsibility of your family, and you are the sole heir. The entire navy is scheduled for a major physical examination the day after tomorrow. All I need you to do is tamper with Lucian’s health report.” Caden’s eyes were cold. “He already has a terminal illness. All those famous doctors said he only had days to live, but somehow, he managed to recover.”

“His illness isn’t curable, at least not right now,” Gavin said. “He’s being kept alive by a drug called Nexo-7, but it only prolongs his life. It doesn’t treat the underlying condition.”

“So you’re telling me it would be easy for you to alter his medical data, right?” Caden pressed.

“And what if I do?” Gavin asked.

“If you help me, once I secure command of the oil field operation and officially take Lucian’s position, I’ll increase your annual budget for medical machinery by ten percent,” Caden promised. “Furthermore, I will personally approve military protection for you. No matter who comes after you, they won’t get to you through me.”

The offer was certainly tempting for Gavin. He had always had to tread carefully around Lucian, terrified the man would discover his shady dealings. Lucian was a man of justice, but Caden would be a much more powerful and pliable shield.

“And if we’re exposed?” Gavin asked.

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