Twins in Her Womb: Sir President, Please be Gentle by Heap Heap

Chapter 3449 Are You TellingHow To Do My Job

"No." Shanks' tone was cold and firm with no trace of hesitation.

Abel still looked doubtful.

Shanks added, "Would you like to see her medical report?"

Abel was startled for a moment. How did Shanks know he had been thinking about that report?

Now that Shanks brought it up, the idea lost its appeal.

Abel shook his head. "Even if you showed it to me, | wouldn't understand it. Shanks, Kassy's life is in your hands.

If you can give her a second chance, I'll provide as much research funding as you need."

Shanks remained silent. He could save Kassy. In fact, his research had always been for Kassy. However, he did

not expect Abel to be so ruthless as to insist on using a living person as a donor for Kassy. That was something

he could not accept.

Kassy's condition could be treated with organs from a brain-dead patient. Why destroy a perfectly healthy life?

Shanks was not acting out of mercy. He simply refused to go against his medical ethics.

He was not someone who had to save lives, but he would not harm others in the nof science either.

Abel noticed Shanks was ignoring him. He stepped forward, and his voice turned low and menacing. It was a

warning but also a reminder.

"Shanks, we've been working together for a long time. As long as Kassy pulls through, I'll bankroll whatever

research you want. But letbe clear-I can't have anything going off track with this plan. You get what I'm

saying?"

The warning loomed over Shanks like a storm. He understood what Abel meant. He just did not want to care.

"I have work to do. If you have nothing else to say, leave." Shanks' voice was calm.

Abel narrowed his eyes. He could sense that Shanks had changed.

Ever since he found out about the plan to use Hera's kneecaps for Kassy, he had been different.

Still, Abel was not worried. He knew Shanks had heard him loud and clear. Even if he had not voiced his

agreement, it did not matter.

As Abel patted Shanks on the shoulder, he flashed a dark, sinister smile before walking out. As soon as he closed

the lab door, he saw Luca step out of the opposite room, carrying a tray. From the looks of it, she had just

finished treating the volunteer.

"How's his condition?" asked Abel.

Luca replied, "He's doing well so far. He can even see light now."

"Good." Abel was satisfied. As he thought about Shanks, who was inside the lab, he added, Keep an eye on him

for me. If he does anything unusual, letknow immediately."

Luca was startled. Was Abel suspicious of Shanks? Even if he was, why ask her to keep an eye on him?

Everyone in this villa was loyal to Abel. Surely, he trusted them more than he trusted her, right? The more she

thought about it, the more confused she became. Why was she the one tasked with watching Shanks?

Noticing the blank expression on Luca's face, Abel frowned in displeasure. "Did you hear me?"

"Got it," Luca quickly replied. "It's just that Mr. Shanks rarely leaves the lab..."

She had a feeling that there was a rift forming between Shanks and Abel. That thought made her secretly

thrilled.

Shanks had never been Abel's subordinate. Yet he was working for him now, which made him one of Abel's

greatest assets.

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Even for Luke and the others, Shanks' research was something they had to be cautious about. Now that Shanks

and Abel were at odds, it meant Abel was losing a key ally. For them, that was great news.

"Why are you talking so much?" Abel snapped. "Just do your job. Don't even think about conspiring with him to

deceive me. There are others watching you too."

He did not want Luca to be the one spying on Shanks, but he had no choice. Shanks barely left the lab, and only

Luca had unrestricted access to it in this entire villa. Abel had no better option, so this would have to do.

"Alright," Luca agreed, though she had no intention of actually following through.

She and Shanks shared a secret now. If she helped Abel at this moment, it would only hinder their future plans.

What she wanted was for Shanks and Abel to turn against each other completely.

"Hmph." Abel was dissatisfied.

"Mr. Abel, there's something | need to discuss with you." Luca suddenly remembered Vivian's matter.

"What is it?" Abel narrowed his eyes. What could she possibly want to discuss with him? It was probably nothing

good.

Luca explained, "When | cto X City, | told them | was invited to join a research program for further training.

The company approved my leave, so now, everyone knows I'm here- including Vivian."

"Vivian?" Abel frowned. The nsounded familiar.

"Yes. Vivian's brother is Ray. You might have crossed paths with him before..."

The moment she mentioned Ray, Abel instantly knew who she was talking about. His expression darkened, and

an ominous chill settled over him.

Luca knew she had guessed it right when she saw that. She heard that the Island of Despair had already lost a

few people to Ray's forces. Then again, Abel had taken down sof

Ray's people as well.

Neither side backed down, both testing each other's limits.

Luca said, "She's coming to X City to seefor treatment."

A glint of interest flashed across Abel's eyes. Vivian, huh?

"Mr. Abel, | know there's tension between you two, but | urge you to think this through. Right now, your top

priority should be saving the person you care about. If you go after Vivian now, Ray won't let it slide. This villa

isn't exactly a secure hideout, and Shanks" entire research is based here. If you act recklessly, you need to be

prepared for the consequences." Luca had no choice but to bring up Vivian in front of Abel.

There was no way she could secretly meet with Vivian. If she was caught, it could ruin Luke's

entire plan.

She had to do this. There was no other way.

Without warning, Abel raised his hand and slapped her across the face.

The sharp crack echoed through the room, making the person in charge of taking care of the volunteer peek out

to see what was happening.

The moment he saw Abel striking Luca, he quickly pulled his head back.

"Are you trying to tellhow to do my job?" Abel's voice was low and menacing. "Do you think | have no idea

you're tight with Vivian?"

"Yes, | have a good relationship with Vivian. Being undercover around Luke, | had to get close to everyone

connected to him. Whether you think I'm protecting her or not, I'm telling you that staying out of this is the

smartest move. Stirring up conflict now will only cause

trouble."

Abel's expression was ice-cold. "You'd better stop playing games with me. Don't forget that your daughter is still

in my hands. No one in the organization will go easy on her just because she's a little girl. Do you understand?"

"You don't have to worry. | won't act recklessly for my child's sake. But | have to check on Vivian. If | don't even

show up, given our relationship, they'll definitely becsuspicious." "Hmph." Abel let out a cold snort, then

turned around and walked away.