Chapter 431 Ambition
Chapter 431 Ambition
Raven chuckled at John’s self–righteous remarks. “John, are you seriously saying that you so–called ‘renowned doctors‘ couldn’t even determine whether I cured Helena back then? If that’s the case, maybe you should all just quit. Save your countries the embarrassment.”
The moment Raven’s words landed, John and the surrounding doctors‘ faces darkened even further.
John locked his gaze on Raven, his eyes so cold and heavy that it felt like the air itself could freeze.
But then, recalling the report his subordinate had just delivered, a smirk tugged at his lips. “Whether we stay in this profession isn’t for a killer quack like you to decide.
“Helena Rickard’s most trusted aide is already here. If you value your life, you’d better fulfill your promise–kneel, apologize to these doctors, and swear to leave the medical field forever!
“Otherwise, I can’t guarantee if Lunshire decides to make you their sworn enemy.”
The surrounding doctors immediately chimed in, their voices rising in unison. “Kneel, apologize, and get out of the medical field!”
As the doctors‘ taunts echoed around her, Raven’s expression grew visibly colder with each passing second.
Raven was just about to deal with those fools when a sudden commotion erupted near the villa’s entrance.
Henry entered, dressed in a sharp black suit with a white flower pinned to his collar. His expression was heavy, his presence commanding.
Trailing behind him were eight men, moving in sync as they carried a crystal coffin into the banquet hall.
Raven’s gaze swept over the coffin’s occupant, and she instantly recognized Helena, the head of Lunshire.
She had heard rumors of Helena’s death but hadn’t fully believed them. Now, faced with the undeniable truth, she realized Helena was truly gone.
“They’re from Lunshire!” Gasps and murmurs spread through the banquet hall as the guests noticed the Lunshire insignia on the collars of the coffin bearers.
“Why would they bring a coffin here?” someone whispered, their voice trembling.
“Could it be… the person inside is the head of Lunshire?” another voice speculated, barely audible.
Most of the crowd had never seen Helena in person, but the sight of the coffin, combined with John’s earlier remarks, left little room for doubt. The woman inside had to be Helena.
As the realization dawned on them, the crowd instinctively stepped back, clearing a space for the Lunshire members to proceed.
Henry and the members of Lunshire carried the crystal coffin to Raven’s feet.
The admiration that once filled his gaze was gone, replaced by bone–chilling hatred. “Raven, if you couldn’t save her, why did you even try? You ended up killing her!”
His fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned pale, his entire posture radiating the threat of violence.
But when he had encountered Raven in Vyrdenia, Hiemaly had been by her side, fiercely protective of her.
Unless absolutely necessary, he didn’t want to risk injuring or killing Raven and turning the Hiemal Court into an enemy.
Still, as the acting master of Lunshire, he had to demand an explanation for Helena’s death.
Raven’s gaze lingered on Helena’s lifeless form encased in the crystal coffin for a few seconds.
Then, she slowly lifted her head.
Her fathomless eyes locked onto Henry, and her voice, though calm, carried a chilling edge. “Henry, did you kill Helena just to frame me?”
She had seen through his ambition long ago, back when he confessed his feelings and asked her to But she hadn’t expected his audacity to extend to poisoning Helena.
his girlfriend.
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Henry’s handsome face twisted with rage as he snapped, “You botched Ms. Rickard and killed her! The evidence is right here, and now wat reden tar the? Do you think you can push Lunshire around?” Successfully unlocked!
Raven slowly revealed a faint smile, though the …….. ——-.ed. “Tell me, Henry, if Helena knew that she was betrayed by the one she trusted most, do you think she’d let you off?”
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Chapter 432 Consider Taking Her On
Chapter 432 Consider Taking Her On
Henry’s face froze at those words, his expression stiffening as he tried to hide his shock.
He hadn’t expected Raven to suspect him so directly.
To outsiders, Henry was seen as Helena’s most trusted subordinate. But in truth, Helena treated him like a disposable tool -a dog to be summoned and dismissed at will.
Henry had long been planning to seize power, waiting for the moment when Helena’s illness would leave her vulnerable.
When he handed the treasure box to Raven, it wasn’t out of faith in her abilities. He had hoped her inexperience would worsen Helena’s condition, making his takeover easier.
But to his surprise, Raven had actually managed to cure Helena.
Frustrated, he tried a different tactic–confessing his feelings to Raven in an attempt to win her over before she left.
After she rejected him, he resorted to tampering with Helena’s medicine, hoping to delay her recovery and ensure his plan went off without a hitch.
However, when Helena regained her clarity and learned that he had given the treasure box to Raven, she immediately ordered his execution.
With his ambition to replace Helena as the leader already in motion, Henry seized the opportunity. He poisoned her, then manipulated the existing tensions between Raven and the other doctors, including John, to frame Helena’s death on her.
Henry’s expression flickered for just a moment.
But he quickly regained his composure, his tone turning sharp once more. “Ridiculous! Ms. Rickard treated me with nothing but kindness–why would I ever poison her? It’s your incompetence as a healer that killed her, and now you’re trying to frame me? You’re nothing but a venomous snake!”
Raven chuckled softly. “Kindness? Does that mean you’re incapable of betrayal? If I’m not mistaken, with Helena gone, the one who benefits the most… is you.”
The moment Raven’s words land
Their gazes shifted uneasily, a
“Enough talk, Mr. Vega. Just
the members of Lunshire behind Henry froze in shock.
Cker of doubt creeping into their eyes.
the police station and let them handle this!” John interjected at just the right moment.
John didn’t care about the affairs of Lunshire. All he wanted was Raven dead.
Since Henry had yet to kill Raven, the only option left for John was to call in the Sunset Empire’s police station.
That said, he could understand Henry’s hesitation.
After all, this was the Ortega family’s territory, and Raven was their esteemed guest.
On top of that, with Helena’s recent death, Lunshire couldn’t afford to provoke a conflict with the Sunset Empire.
So, even though John was desperate to see Raven dead, he knew letting the Sunset Empire’s police station handle it was the smarter choice.
The doctors standing next to John nodded in agreement. “Exactly! A scheming woman like her, willing to do anything for her own gain, deserves to rot in prison!”
Someone mocked, “Prison? That’s far too lenient! She killed Ms. Rickard–she should pay with her life!”
Henry’s gaze lingered on Raven for a few seconds before he finally nodded. “Call the police station.” He believed that Lunshire would soon be his, and he wouldn’t risk it clashing with the Hiemal Court. Letting Raven die at the hands of the Sunset Empire’s officials was the cleanest and most effective solution. Meanwhile, Estella stood by the staircase on the second floor, a glass of champagne in hand. Her gaze swept over the lively crowd in the grand hall below, and a faint, knowing smile curved her lips. She exuded the aura of someone who had everything under control.
She didn’t believe Henry’s claims, nor did she think Raven had simply used cheap tricks to fool the doctors and kill Helena. Even now, she was convinced that Raven was a medical prodigy.
But Raven’s personality was far too headstrong Estoy & believed she needed to be tempered.
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For now, the priority was to bring her into the folds
With that thought, Estella turned to her butler and said, “Go downstairs and talk to Raven. Tell her I’ve invited Ethan Reed, the president of the World Medical Conference.
“If she agrees to join the Ortega family and work for me, I’ll give her the chance to prove her skills in front of Ethan Reed.
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“With her talent, earning a B–Rank or even an A–Level invitation from Ethan Reed should be effortless.
“Once she gets that invitation, it’ll not only clear her name in Ms. Rickard’s death but might also win Ethan Reed’s favor Who knows? He might even consider taking her on as his student.”
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