TimeNovelChapter 1444: 1444. Provocation without batting an eye When he smiles, it feels like spring breeze, yet with his face tense like this, he looks extraordinarily intimidating. The medical staff, while tending to his wounds, dared not speak a word to him.
"Sir, the wounds on your body are quite deep. Although they've been bandaged, you need to avoid sudden movements and keep them dry. It's still raining outside, so it's best if you stay here for a while. Once the rescue team arrives, they can transfer you out," the medical personnel informed Ethan White reluctantly, their eyes avoiding his gaze.
Those eyes were terrifyingly cold, as though whoever dared meet them would be swallowed whole by the glacial depths of his dark pupils.
Ethan's gaze fell outside the tent, his expression indifferent as he responded with a simple, "Mm." Just as he was about to withdraw his eyes, he spotted Elly Campbell appear outside the tent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe rigid tension in his features softened instantly, and a faint smile unknowingly crept to his lips. Moments later, as Adam Jones emerged behind Elly, the smile lingering on Ethan's lips froze abruptly. Adam's gaze turned toward Ethan, and within his profound eyes was an overt hostility, locking onto Ethan unreservedly.
Ethan didn't shy away, nor did he show the slightest unease, despite secretly harboring feelings for Adam's wife. Their eyes met, as if challenging one another in a silent standoff, neither willing to back down.
Unaware of the turbulent undercurrent between the two men, Elly walked up to Ethan and asked, "Are your wounds taken care of?" At her words, Ethan's gaze shifted from Adam's face to her. Lowering his eyes, he looked at her gently and nodded, "Mm, they're taken care of. Thank you for your concern." His "thank you for your concern" seemed deliberately aimed at someone in particular, and sure enough, Adam's already displeased expression darkened further when those words landed.
Seeing that Ethan was doing fine, Elly felt somewhat relieved.
Actually, she wasn't afraid of owing people favors. But when you owe someone, it puts you in a position of caution in both words and actions.
Especially when it cto Ethan White and Leo Hall.
She knew neither of them harbored pure intentions.
Regarding Ethan's identity, Elly knew nothing, yet she remembered the words he once said: "Adam Jones took everything from me." She understood there was unresolved animosity between Ethan and her island's master.
She was worried Ethan might do something reckless to Adam Jones.
But at this moment, her ability to stand here was entirely thanks to Ethan.
He had saved her twice, and no matter his reasons, she owed him-just as she owed Leo.
Though fully aware both men had their motives, the lives she owed to them were undeniable facts.
As for Leo Hall, she thought she clearly understood his motives as ayoung man. But after interacting with him, she realized Leo was far more inscrutable than what appeared on the surface. Hence, these were the two individuals she least wanted to owe anything to.
Now that Ethan seemed fine, her heart found a bit of ease.
Soon after, a cold chuckle reached her ears as Adam spoke to Ethan:
"Not only does my wife care about Mr. White, but I do as well. Afterall, Mr. White saved my wife twice and is her lifesaving benefactor." He deliberately emphasized "wife" and "lifesaving benefactor," as if pointedly reminding Ethan not to overthink.
Ethan's eyelids lifted faintly, his gaze directed at Adam. The corners of his lips tugged into a fant, ambiguous smile, laced with an understated provocation.
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