Chapter 151 Raymond Has a Woman by His Side
Paige opened the message and indeed saw a side profile photo of Raymond.
Postscript: [He has been found, safe.]
Paige finally felt relieved.
However, after enlarging the photo and looking at it frame by frame, her heart started to race again.
Raymond... wasn't in the United States!
And this background, she had been here before.
She knew very well how dangerous this place was.
She quickly walked out of the hospital room and made a phone call, "Ensure his safety until he boards the plane back home."
Her task for the X-Action Group this time was to find Raymond and ensure his safety. The mission would end once Raymond safely returned to her side.
There was no objection from the other side.
After hanging up the phone, Paige understood why Raymond hadn't contacted anyone. Once he made contact, it would be known that he wasn't in the United States.
Raymond was in charge of Hawke Corporation Overseas' business, so staying in the United States was logical. Going elsewhere would easily expose him.
So, Raymond didn't contact anyone.
At this moment, Paige's mind was filled with questions. What else was Raymond hiding from her?
Raymond had always disguised his leg injury well. But after this trip to the United States, Paige had gained a bit more understanding of Raymond.
Regarding the secret funds, Paige neither had the time nor the opportunity to seriously discuss it with Raymond.
For instance, why was such an important clue in the secret room of Raymond's house?
During her trip to the United States to trade for the antidote, it was clear that the people there already knew the clue to the secret funds was in Raymond's hands.
Back then, Paige only knew the clue was in a certain house. It seemed others knew more than she did.
Since others knew more, Paige definitely needed to talk to Raymond.
Unfortunately, Raymond hadn't returned yet, so discussing this issue now was impossible.
"Xanthe, are you okay?" Pearl asked as she handed over a glass of water. Seeing Paige's troubled expression, she wondered if there was no good news from the X-Action Group.
Paige took the water and calmly said, "I'm fine."
Just as Paige finished speaking, her phone started vibrating in her hand. She looked down and saw it was a call from Raymond.
She immediately stood up and answered the call, "Raymond?"
She hadn't expected Raymond to call at this time.
Raymond replied, "It's me."
Paige asked, "Are you okay?"
Raymond replied, "I'm taking the evening flight back home. How's Mom? Is the antidote effective?"
Paige's heart pounded. He was still concerned about Grace. Didn't he know how dangerous his current location was?
But since he didn't mention it, Paige pretended not to know. She wanted to stabilize his emotions first and deal with it after he returned.
Paige said, "As soon as I got back, I gave Mom the antidote. It's effective; she's already woken up. I wanted to call you, but I couldn't reach you. Bradley was also worried because he couldn't contact you. Please call him back."
Raymond responded, "I will. It's good that she's awake. I'll be back soon."
Paige sighed in relief, then said, "Okay."
They didn't talk much before hanging up.
Paige didn't mention that she had activated the very important X-Action Group to ensure Raymond's safety.
Raymond didn't say much either. After hanging up, Paige thought about his imminent return and the fact that the X-Action Group had found him, so there was nothing much to worry about.
Work and taking care of her mom were all Paige did these past two days, but she was still extremely busy.
Grace's waking hours increased, and she didn't fall asleep immediately after taking her medicine.
Paige observed closely and found that Grace's body was recovering, which was very important.
The more time Paige spent with her, the longer she worked overtime at night.
Raymond took the evening flight to Northwind. After receiving confirmation from the X-Action Group, Paige made a call back.
"Thank you very much for your help."
"It's our duty. However, Xanthe, you have two more chances left. We hope you'll consider more carefully next time you activate the X-Action Group."
For them, this mission felt like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, a complete waste. However, Paige didn't regret her decision. She replied, "That place was too dangerous, full of crises. Only with your help could I be at ease and ensure his safety to the greatest extent. Thank you. I'll consider it carefully next time."
With nothing more to discuss, they ended the call.
Raymond's plane didn't arrive as scheduled; it was nearly half a day late according to Paige's calculations.
But where Raymond went during that half-day, she had no idea.
The X-Action Group ended their mission once Raymond boarded the plane to Northwind. They didn't follow his subsequent itinerary.
Paige didn't mind too much, as long as Raymond returned safely.
Julian reported that the plane had landed and saw Charles pushing Raymond, who was in a wheelchair, out of the cabin. Paige was very annoyed.
"You're still in a wheelchair?"
Was he addicted to pretending?
Julian responded, "Raymond probably has his own plans. But we all know his legs aren't disabled, so this..."
Paige understood what he meant. She said, "Instruct everyone to cooperate with him. As long as he doesn't get up from the wheelchair on his own, he remains the leg-disabled Raymond."
Paige didn't know what Raymond was hiding, probably something related to Hawke Corporation, or maybe not.
In any case, Paige couldn't see through Raymond now.
Since he didn't want to stand up, she wouldn't expose him.
Julian said, "I'll instruct the subordinates to be mindful."
Paige nodded, put down her work, and called Raymond.
The call went through, but no one answered.
Paige muttered to herself, "Didn't he hear the phone ring?"
So, Paige called a second time.
The phone rang for a long time, but still, no one answered.
Paige decided to hang up and call Charles instead.
This time, Charles answered.
However, before Paige could speak, she heard a girl's bell-like laughter on the other end, mixed with a voice saying, "Raymond, is this Northwind? It's so beautiful. I love it. Can I stay by your side forever?"
Paige was rendered speechless.
