She hurried to pull Rowans hospital gown back down and retrieved the wheelchair from the doctor. She wheeled him back for proper bandaging.
As she passed by Ashton, she cast him a chilly glance.
As a government official, you slander against your superior. We wont let you go unpunished.
Ashton flushed and said anxiously, I am not propagating a baseless rumor. If you want to blame anyone, blame that photo. It is your own lack of decency that should be faulted. You cant blame us.
Loraine gnawed on her lower lip, vexed at her inability to trace the source of the incriminating photo. She was thinking how to counter the damaging accusation when a frigid voice cut through the air from behind her.
Ashton Riley, I suggest you exercise greater caution in your words and actions! Marco interjected, his tone cold and cutting as he strode over and stood by Loraines side.
Do you truly believe yourself to be blameless? I happened upon something rather intriguing. Should I report it to your superior?
Upon hearing the commotion, Marco wasted no time in dashing to the scene. He even asked Qbot to investigate Ashton, and the robot did find the illegal things he had done.
Ashtons eyes widened with a sense of guilt as he realized Marcos formidable ability to uncover his darkest secrets.
Aware of the scrutinizing gazes from his colleagues, Ashton said, I have pressing matters to attend to at home. I must take my Leave now.
Ashton hastily made up an excuse and scurried away.
The rest of them stood there, feeling awkward and unsure of what to do.
It seemed as if they had no choice but to leave.
Noticing Marcos presence, Klein approached him with concern.
Marco, why are you in the hospital? Are you hurt?
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Marco hesitated for a moment, glancing at Loraine and Rowan for a sign of whether he should reveal the reason for his injuries.
Rowan took the hint and spoke up on behalf of Marco.
Marco sustained injuries during a mission for the Cheetah Command.
Thanks to him, I was rescued from a dangerous situation.
Klein and the others were taken aback. When did Marco start working closely with Rowan? To add to that, they were on a mission together.
Everyone then looked at Loraine.
After all, both men were rumored to be interested in her.