Chapter 211
Miranda kept her smile, but inside she was thinking, “Crafty old fox!”
This man was trying to trick her into admitting that she was the one making those mysterious drugs for the
black market.
If she answered his question, she’d practically be falling into the trap he’d set.
“We folks in medicine don’t really strive for fame and exploit. As long as we can help someone out here and there, we’re good. As for those grand ambitions you mentioned, you’ve got the wrong person,” Miranda replied, her expression sincere.
Beck furrowed his brows slightly. For some reason, hearing those words from this young woman felt a bit off.
He had heard her fees for treatments were quite steep. So she didn’t care about fame and exploit, just about getting paid, huh.
“Even if you’re not the chemist, with your skills, you could access better resources and platforms. And in this world, there’s no stronger ally than your homeland, wouldn’t you agree, Miranda?” Beck said, cutting straight to
the chase.
“Someone like you deserves recognition. If you join us, you’ll have the strongest protection and access to extensive resources and opportunities.”
Miranda remained silent.
As if able to read her mind, Beck went on, “You won’t need to do anything you’re uncomfortable with, nor will you have to ‘hand over‘ your unique medical techniques. We won’t force you into anything. In fact, we’ll use top–tier resources to ensure your safety. However, there is one condition.”
Miranda raised an eyebrow slightly.
Beck looked at her and said in a deep voice, “When we need your help, we hope you’ll be there to provide it.”
To be honest, Beck’s words caught Miranda off guard. She had expected them to have a more aggressive agenda, not this seemingly gentle offer.
She thought she might get persecuted for her talent becoming a target, or they might try to exploit her.
But Beck’s approach didn’t have that uncomfortable, pushy undertone. It almost sounded like she was getting a good deal, though she was fully aware that nothing came for free.
Beck was confident that the girl in front of him was indeed the chemist, even if she didn’t admit it.
If she refused to acknowledge it, then officially, she had nothing to do with those drugs. And they couldn’t press her further. But that didn’t matter; as long as she was around, it was enough.
“So, are you saying you want to recruit me to work for the government?” Miranda asked, playing dumb.
Beck chuckled. “Miranda, you’re a smart woman. I believe I’ve made my intentions quite clear. Oh, by the way, those men who attacked you today, besides the ones we took down, two others – one dead, one injured – were your doing, right?”
Miranda replied, “I believe that qualifies as self–defense, doesn’t it?”
Beck agreed, “Of course it does. However, we found two fine needles in their bodies, thin as hair. Being able to wield such a technique, saving or taking lives with a flick of the wrist. I’m pretty sure you’re the only one in the world capable of that, Miranda.”
Beck had shifted from addressing her formally to a more familiar tone, gradually closing the gap between them.
Miranda smiled lightly. “I wouldn’t know about that. There’s always someone better out there.”
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Beck went along with her, “Perhaps there’s someone out there who’s even better with needles.”
But they both knew the truth. There was probably no one else like her.
As they were talking, suddenly the door was kicked open with a loud crash!
