Chapter 144: Under Pressure
Chase had just finished an operation with a low success rate, leaving everyone tense. After releasing some pressure, he called Wendy to relax. Lemon's voice interrupted from Wendy's side, jokingly teasing them about not showing affection openly.
Wendy glared at Lemon. She sensed Chase was still tense from the surgery; he always called her after high-stakes procedures to unwind. Being needed by Chase made Wendy feel good.
"Then I won't interrupt your friend's relaxation time," Chase said with a smile before hanging up.
Lemon had been a neighbor when we were kids. Seeing her and Wendy so close now made me truly happy. I had never felt more connected to Wendy than I do now; we're inseparable.
When Wendy ended the call, she felt the masseuse's warm hands on her shoulders. "He must have just finished a surgery with a low success rate. He called me to relieve some stress," she explained.
Even during her spa treatment, Lemon was answering work emails and chatting with Noah, too preoccupied to notice Wendy's contented expression.
"Okay, I get it. I know you two are close. I'm sure Henry knows too," Lemon said, lowering her phone with a hint of helplessness. "My brother's been looking for Alphard for so long, and it turns out it was Henry."
With Chase's influence, Waylon had many chances to capture Henry, but Alphard managed to escape, even going abroad and assuming a new identity. For some reason, Waylon had begun receiving pressure from above to drop the investigation into the Moses Group. The Major Crimes Division was temporarily disbanded pending further instructions.
Waylon was furious. He kicked in his superiors' office door and gave them a good scolding. They were speechless, only able to try to calm him down. These weren't just any subordinates; he was top brass, possessing immense power, rivaling countries in wealth, and a tough-as-nails younger sister. None dared challenge him.
Finally, the higher-ups reassured Waylon, "This is only temporary. Alphard has assumed a new identity as a naturalized Oshary citizen. We can't act yet, but a man like him will inevitably commit another crime. We won't focus on the past, but we'll catch him next time."
Waylon left in a huff, his immediate superior nervously ordering the backup team to relocate.
"Damn it, if I had known it was Henry, I would have killed him myself!"
Waylon's position allowed him to carry a weapon. He'd met Henry several times and had ample opportunity to eliminate him, but reckless action was impossible.
Henry had almost lost his temper in his Cloud Hospital office; Chase barely managed to persuade him. "How about I take you to the spa to cool off?" Chase asked.
Waylon sighed, "...".
Hearing his sister and Wendy were at a spa filled Waylon with mixed emotions. The world felt like it was falling apart to him, yet these two women were relaxing with massages. The situation was urgent, yet they had time for leisure.
If Henry returned to the country using Alphard's identity, he would certainly target their alliance: Cloud Group, Cloud Hospital, Fenon International, and Typhoon Corp. Any business connected to Wendy and Chase would be affected.
Bernard stepped out of a doorway. "It's not that bad. I don't know much about Henry, but from what I know of Alphard, he's a man who knows how to hold on. He wouldn't act recklessly. He'll always give us time to react, and he'll need a legitimate reason to act. Sorry, the door didn't close, and I accidentally overheard your conversation," Bernard apologized.
The sound of Waylon's voice had been so loud that as soon as he exited the elevator, I heard him. Knowing Chase's temperament, I was sure Waylon wouldn't manage to persuade him, so I came to help relieve the pressure.
Waylon looked at Bernard. I know Bernard is Wendy's ally and a medical school graduate. Now Bernard and Melody are both assisting Chase at Cloud Hospital.
"So we just wait to get attacked?" Waylon asked, losing patience.
Chase motioned for Bernard to sit down, then turned to Waylon. "Don't worry. Wendy got the message this morning. Since they can still relax with a massage, things haven't reached an irreversible point. Besides, do you really think someone like Henry can bother us?"
Waylon looked at Chase, confused, and after a long pause said, "What's gotten into Wendy? Didn't Henry just fall in front of you? And you even divorced Wendy because of him! Have you forgotten?"