Chapter44 The Enchanting Pearl
"There really is a key!” Jayden's eyes lit up instantly.
Ethan picked up the key and was about to open the small box on the table.
Jayden suddenly interrupted, “Master, let me leave first. You can take your time to look at it!”
Ethan was surprised for a moment before seriously saying, “Why are you leaving? Who can I trust if I can’t even trust you?“
Upon hearing this, Jayden didn't argue or try to leave anymore.
Ethan didn't say anything more and, under Jayden's eyes, inserted the key and opened the box!
When they saw inside it, both of them were immediately shocked.
There was only a robin egg-sized sphere, entirely blue with nothing else!
“There’s only a small bead inside?” Jayden looked at the bead, surprised as he asked. On the other hand, Ethan was silent.
Since his mother left this for him, it meant that this bead was extraordinary!
Taking it out, Ethan carefully examined it.
Seeing that Ethan was still silent after observing it, Jayden asked, “Sir, do you notice anything?”
“Did I notice anything special?” Ethan looked at the bead again, absentmindedly holding it in his palm as he showed Jayden a helpless look. But at this moment, his expression suddenly changed.
“Jayden, hold this bead in your palm and see if you feel coldness seeping into your hand.“
With the same expression, he looked at Jayden and immediately gave him the bead. Jayden was surprised for a second, but still followed suit. He took a closer look at the bead before closing his hand around it. However, after waiting for a while, he didn’t feel anything.
He showed confusion to Ethan as he handed the bead back.
“You really didn’t feel anything?“
Ethan was stunned by Jayden’s reaction, quickly trying again. The moment he held the bead in his palm, he indeed felt distinct coldness creeping into it. Could it be that only he could feel it? Or was this bead able to recognize its owner?
“Sir, please continue your research and rest well. I won't disturb you any further,” Seeing Ethan focused on the bead, Jayden directly left the room.
Ethan was immersed, seemingly unaware of Jayden's departure. Shortly after, he was surprised to find that the coldness indeed seeped into his palm, spreading all over his wrist, arm, and throughout his body.
The cool sensation made him extremely comfortable, and it even treated most of his injuries! This bead’s coldness unexpectedly had a healing effect!
Without realizing, Ethan sat while holding the bead all night without feeling any fatigue or discomfort. He didn’t wake up until dawn, when Jayden knocked on the door.
“It's already bright out? All my injuries have somehow healed!”
He glanced at the rising sun outside the window, realizing that all his wounds had disappeared!
“Sir, you're awake.” Jayden walked, surprised to see Ethan sitting on the chair. Ethan's heart skipped a beat, swallowing his words. It wasn’t that he didn’t want Jayden knowing this bead’s ability; some things were just best unsaid. He should only keep this to himself, and he can’t even let his closest person know. Otherwise, it might bring trouble!
“Jayden, you came at the right time. There’s something I need you to do!” Ethan immediately said.
“Please give your orders, Sir!” Jayden didn't think much of it and simply responded respectfully.
“Go to Citibank immediately. I’ll give you the key and password. I want you to get all the contracts and other information inside!”
Ethan gave Jayden a note containing the password and the key to the safe.
“If we don’t need them now, shouldn’t we just keep them in the safe?“ Jayden asked, somewhat surprised.
“No, we need to retrieve them before the Wilsons can take action. After that, I need you to take these documents and go to the offshore company in Norway. Keep them safe and manipulate the company to cooperate with my actions when necessary!” Ethan instructed seriously.
“But what will you do while I'm gone?” Jayden asked worriedly.
“I’d less likely be targeted if I’m alone, and it’ll be easier for me to do anything. If you stay, the worst that could happen is that if we get attacked, I might have to return and save you!” Ethan sighed, leaving Jayden embarrassed. Although he knew some martial arts, he wasn’t skilled enough.
Jayden shook his head and smiled bitterly, “Sir, what you said makes sense. If I stay, I’ll only be a burden to you.”
In the end, he agreed to Ethan's request and left Novaria with the documents, helping Ethan from behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, in Chloe's villa, Chloe had just finished making breakfast. She was about to go and wake Ethan up, realizing he wasn’t in his room.
When she found the letter, she immediately ran up to the rooftop. She held the letter as she asked Greg, “Greg, did you say something to Ethan?”
“Miss, are you suspicious of me?” Greg responded calmly.
She angrily asked again, “If it weren't for you, why would Ethan leave without a goodbye last night? You promised me three days!”
“Believe it or not, they left on their own. Have you ever considered that instead of sticking around you all the time, they’d have their own matters to settle?” Greg sighed helplessly.
Upon hearing this, Chloe froze on the spot. Ethan's letter, besides expressing gratitude, did mention that he had important things to do. Could she have wrongly accused Greg?
She took out her phone and dialed Ethan's number. As Ethan watched Jayden leave the villa, he received a call from Chloe.
“Ethan, why did you leave without saying a thing?” the moment he picked up, she asked in annoyance.
“It would be too much trouble for you if I stayed, and I have something important to take care of. I knew if I told you in person, you would try to persuade me otherwise, so I could only leave quietly!” Ethan explained with a wry smile.
Ethan knew that Chloe would call him after reading the note in the morning, so he had anticipated her call,
She finally relaxed when she heard Ethan's determined tone, knowing he wasn't lying. “Well, if there's something you need, just tell me. Maybe I can lend a hand.”
At that moment, the villa’s doorbell suddenly rang.
Ethan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately said, “I have something to do. I'll explain later!”
After hanging up, he walked to the window and parted the curtains to glance out front. Soon, a peculiar expression appeared on his face.
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