Special Forces Medic

Chapter 1269: Chapter 1248: This Kind of Probing Isn’t Fun

Palermo Airport sees a lot of people coming in and out every day. It is the largest airport, bustling with people from all over the world, showcasing a variety of expressions and attitudes.

However, among these people, there are always a few who are exceptional. So, when Xiao Zhenfeng got off the plane, the news of his arrival in Palermo had already spread everywhere.

The Murong Family’s influence is indeed substantial. For someone of his stature to personally arrive in Palermo and head straight to a secret meeting point with his exclusive driver as soon as he disembarked—such hasty behavior makes one wonder which side is under more pressure.

Nicholas turned over the newspaper on his left, then flipped through the information on his right. Suddenly, he couldn’t help but laugh, drawing the attention of the woman quietly reading beside him, who lifted her head to look at him for a brief moment before lowering her eyes again to continue with her book.

"Angel, ever since you came back from Black Street last time, you’ve become very silent." Although the subtle gesture lasted only a few seconds, Nicholas still noticed it. "What happened that day? ’Black Crow’ has been quiet lately, and Shao Weihua hasn’t come looking for you. Does Robert really wield that much influence?"

"It has nothing to do with Robert!" Adam Gadamon flipped a page of the book. "Wang Zhanting has appeared. From the start, he wanted to get rid of Robert. ’Black Crow’ simply refused Shao Weihua’s cooperation to avoid being associated with him."

"I think it’s because Xiao Zhenfeng has arrived!" Nicholas had gotten used to Adam Gadamon’s indifferent attitude. "To be honest, was your cooperation with Shao Weihua initiated by Xiao Zhenfeng, or was it your own idea? I see Xiao Lin increasingly getting closer to his goal, yet it seems like you haven’t made any impact on him? It doesn’t make sense."

"There are many things that don’t make sense, so why must you know? From the beginning, you chose to sit on the sidelines, watching tigers fight from across the mountain, didn’t you?"

"Haha! Yada Gadamon, what is your real name? You know in about a year, when you’re twenty, you’re officially going to be my wife."

"Let’s talk about it when that day comes." There seemed to be no desire to continue the conversation. In the study, only the sound of pages turning and teacups occasionally clinking could be heard as the two fell into silence, each taking their own seat without interacting.

Raphael hesitated at the doorway, unsure whether to enter. At this moment, Murphy happened to come over with fresh tea. "Master Raphael, aren’t you going in?" Whether intentionally or because of a naturally loud voice, both Nicholas and Adam Gadamon looked up at the person standing at the door.

"You’ve arrived, so why aren’t you making a sound?" Nicholas waved Raphael in. "Murphy, bring another set of utensils, and prepare a room; Raphael won’t be returning home today."

"Yes, Master. Shall I also replace the tea with wine?"

"Ah, that’s a good idea, let’s do that!" Nicholas noticed Raphael seemed excited, but at this moment, Adam Gadamon stood up.

"It’s getting noisy here."

"No, Adam Gadamon! You must stay." Nicholas’s voice lowered, and Adam hesitated but sat back down. "Who was the person stabbed in prison at Casab, has it been found out?"

Raphael glanced at Adam. "Robert’s person."

"With both of you here, I’ll be blunt." Nicholas sat up. "Xiao Zhenfeng has arrived in Palermo, which means our peaceful days are over. We have to choose between the two, so I will stand by Xiao Family."

"The Godfather’s wishes, we will naturally comply."

"Some families still lean towards Shao Weihua, so those who cannot stick together must be dealt with by you, just as you’ve dealt with others. Also, I want to know the recent movements of ’Black Crow’; Adam Gadamon, give me a final answer.

Nicholas seemed a bit odd today; that’s how Angel felt, moving her lips as if wanting to say something but stopping.

"Nicholas, doing this will reduce our strength significantly. These people all know that Shao Weihua holds the Rose Staff, and his target is the Xiao Family’s Dharma Seal. In other words, Shao Weihua is Quan Xianglin’s person, backed by military committee members, giving those people a sense of reassurance. If you choose to stand with the Xiao Family now, you might face a lot of opposition." Raphael paused and continued. "Nicholas, I must remind you, even though you were personally named by the previous Godfather, if more than half demand your resignation or assassinate you, you won’t be able to hold your position. Likewise, those you offended while in office will come seeking revenge, and she will become someone else’s wife in that case, understand?"

Nicholas blinked his eyes, but his blue pupils didn’t reveal any emotions. "Raphael, I’ve suddenly realized you’d be more suited for this position than me; you look more responsible. How about this—I hand over the position to you, but I take this woman with me?"

"This kind of probing isn’t fun." Being brothers, Raphael had absolute trust in Nicholas’s slightly playful but earnest manner, knowing he would genuinely do something like this.

"Ah, consider it and get back to me." Saying this, Nicholas tried to stand up, perhaps having drunk a little too much, his body swaying. "It’s fine, I’ll go to my room by myself. You two haven’t seen each other for a long time, have a chat. She doesn’t have much to say to me. Haha!" Nicholas pointed at Adam, laughing. "Murphy, Murphy, I want to go to my room."

The study was left with only Raphael and Adam. "He’s drunk. Aren’t you going to check on him?" Adam asked. "You’re his brother; it’s better for you to take care of him."

"With Murphy around, it’s not my turn!" Raphael suddenly moved closer to Adam. "Xiao Zhenfeng has come, Shao Weihua won’t miss this opportunity. Do you want to reconsider my proposal, take advantage of this time..."

"Raphael, even if I’m not with Nicholas, I wouldn’t choose you. Besides, your proposal isn’t perfect, and I don’t do things I’m not sure about, so stop bringing it up, especially not at Joseph 13th Street."

Raphael hadn’t reached Adam yet when a sharp dagger was already against his forehead. "Come any closer, and I’ll kill you anytime."

"You can’t treat me like this!" Raphael growled softly, almost roaring with anger at Adam’s indifference and ruthlessness.

"I don’t belong to anyone, and there isn’t anyone in my heart."

"No, I know who you’re thinking about, but unfortunately, that person is beyond reach."

Raphael moved the dagger away from his forehead with his index finger, then clapped his right palm on Adam’s shoulder, his two palms tightly gripping her shoulders as he pressed her onto the sofa bed. "Do you really want to stay by his side for a lifetime? I regret it, Shao Weihua will use you as a bargaining chip, I shouldn’t have handed you over in the first place."

"You’ve been chasing me for three years, and you can’t accept such a result, so pitiful. Why don’t you just accept Nicholas’s proposal, it would be quicker that way."

"What about Xiao Lin? Can you really drive Xiao Lin out of your heart?"

His shoulders were forcefully held down, Raphael’s hands were strong. Adam Gadamon struggled a few times without breaking free. She opened her hands to grip Raphael’s arms from the outside, bent her knees forcefully towards his lower body.

Ah! Raphael, having his vital point hit, immediately let go and knelt on the ground, clutching his important part in pain. "Next time you bring this person up, I will definitely kill you. Scram!"

With a graceful figure, she leaped from the sofa bed to the door. Adam instinctively glanced at the authentic bookshelf before disappearing from view. Murphy knew that at this moment he should do something or say something to at least ease the atmosphere in this small room, which was rather oppressive, and this low pressure entirely came from his master.

"Well, I think the second young master was joking, always making people do strange things."

"Should I have figured out who Adam has in her heart?"

"Huh?" Murphy didn’t expect Nicholas to come out with such a question after being silent for a while, and was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Murphy! If I want this woman, will she leave with me?"

"Well..."

"Tell me the truth!"

"Miss Adam doesn’t love the young master. As for why she stays here, I think there might be other reasons, but the second young master’s admiration for Miss Adam seems to have arisen a long time ago, so I don’t think the young master should blame the second young master. After all, they met first. However, I do have a question for the young master now. What exactly are your feelings for Miss Adam? Is it just because of the task left by the former godfather?"

"Hmm?" Nicholas glanced sideways at the nagging Murphy.

"Ah, I overstepped, but if it’s just because of the task, I do think you have many tasks unfinished."

"I love this woman, so I might have to do something very rebellious."

"Young master!" Murphy was stunned for a moment, Nicholas seemed very serious.

"Of course, I will give him an opportunity, Murphy, I grant the power to choose life and death to Raphael."

Just as Nicholas made the toughest decision, elsewhere in Palermo, some were ecstatic, some were baffled, and some remained silent.

Everyone in the room was harboring their own thoughts, the alcohol on the table was suspiciously consumed quickly, and the woman on the couch was trying her best to please these unromantic men. However, they were like stones, showing no reaction. After several failed attempts, she started drinking and playing games with herself and her companions. Anyway, someone was paying, making it much more enjoyable. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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