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qAnthony was about to book the plane ticket when the phone rang. It was Lincoln calling to inform Anthony that
there was an explosion at the orphanage.
Shocked to the core, Anthony quickly relayed the news to Layla, and she instantly drove over with him.
Fortunately, none of the children were injured. Only two of the staff members were wounded, and they had been
sent to the hospital for treatment.
The local police had come and were investigating the incident.
Later, Layla received more and more calls, informing her that there were also incidents happening at other
orphanages such as food poisoning and the intrusion of a psychiatric patient to harm the children. What was more
outrageous was that there was a truck plowing into one of the orphanages.
Upon hearing the news, she was anxious like a cat on hot bricks. Immediately, Layla, Lincoln, and Anthony parted
ways to check on the orphanages and deal with the subsequent matters.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeveral hours later, the three of them exchanged information through a video call. So far, there were no child
casualties. Although the staff members were wounded, their injuries were not life-threatening. Hence, they felt
relieved despite the awful incidents.
Without a trace of uncertainty, Lincoln concluded, “This is an organized and premeditated disruption, aiming to
threaten us. I think this is related to that lunatic.”
“But how did he know that these orphanages belong to Francesca as well as their addresses?” Layla queried
hurriedly. “Francesca has been doing a good job keeping them under wraps. He only met us once back then. I don't
think he would know all of these.”
“Riz Corporation has infiltrated all corners of the world. They have a professional intelligence agency with the ability
to surpass the FBI. Therefore, it's not difficult for them to investigate a person.” Lincoln started to analyze the
situation logically. “Luckily, Francesca heeds our advice and has not disclosed her identity and the information
regarding the orphanages. It's somewhat difficult for them to check, so there are only four orphanages in S Nation
affected, and the others are fine for the time being.”
“So they've only gotten their hands on a part of Francesca's information and there are still some they haven't
obtained?” Layla asked.
“Probably.” Lincoln nodded. “Besides, it's possible that the other party issued a warning to distract us so that we
won't focus on intervening in Francesca's matters.”
“This also serves as a warning to us.” Layla's words were laced with solemnity. “There are no child casualties in the
explosion this time, but if he is provoked, we might not be as lucky.”
“That's right, so we can't leave. The orphanages need our protection.” Lincoln had similar thoughts as well.
“Besides, if we go to H City, we might not be of help.”
“What about Francesca then? Are we going to not care about her?” Anthony panicked.
“She has the Lindberg family protecting her now, so she is safe.” Lincoln was clear-headed. “Even if we go, we can't
do anything for her. Moreover, the orphanages are what she cares about the most. If she knows that we insist on
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmmeeting up with her while the orphanages are facing trouble, she will blame us.”
“But...”
“I'll give her a call and ask for her opinion.”
Layla was ready to quit the video call to give Francesca a call when Lincoln stopped her.
“Wait,” he said. “Let's not tell her about this first. Judging from her personality, I'm sure that she will give up on the
surgery to rush back here if she knows about the incidents.”
“You're right...” Layla was a bit uneasy. “What should we do then? She's all alone, and I'm worried for her.”
“Call her tomorrow. You need to tell her not to leave the protection of the Lindberg family. As long as she stays put,
she'll be fine,” Lincoln reminded.
“I've told her about it today, but I'm still feeling unsettled.” Worry was written all over Layla's face. “With the
protection of the Lindberg family, that lunatic can't get near to her. But what if the people of Riz Corporation help
him?”
Riz Corporation was a top-notch assassin organization. The people from the Lindberg family might not be able to
fend them off.
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