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Devoted Love:The Billionaire's Precious Wife-Chapter 528
Chapter 528: Chapter 528
Romeo wasn’t around, so Joyce and Mavis could eat to their heart’s content.
"Mmm, this is delicious. Is it coated with salted egg yolk? It smells so good."
Mavis always shared the tastiest bites with Rosemary.
When Joyce came across something scrumptious, she’d share it with Rosemary too.
"Such a pity. If only Nydia was here — she’s such a foodie."
"No problem, we can pack some for her."
"Rose, you’re the best! But won’t we embarrass you? Won’t the manager think we’re like starving ghosts reincarnated, acting as if we’ve never seen good food before?"
Not only were they feasting like kings, they were also planning on taking some home.
"Sharing good food with friends is nothing to be ashamed of." Rosemary didn’t see a problem and even showed her support.
"If there’s anything else you like, I can have it packed for you."
"Rose, you’re too kind."
In the end, they left with full bellies, and the manager had the kitchen prepare some extra dishes for them to take away.
A helicopter ride back to school would have been too conspicuous, so Romeo arranged for a car to wait for them at the resort’s entrance.
Knowing that Rosemary was taking her classmates home, Romeo gently cradled her face and said,
"Let me know once you’re done with school stuff, and I’ll come pick you up."
"Okay."
"Doom’s gang will likely make a move soon, so stay cautious." Romeo looked into her bright eyes, warning her,
"If there’s danger, find a way to contact me like you did today."
"I got it."
"Try not to get hurt." Romeo continued, still holding her face,
"Take care of your wounds. Don’t let them get wet, and change the bandages later."
Rosemary couldn’t help but laugh at his fussing.
Romeo caught on to her amusement and chuckled,
"Am I nagging too much?"
"No."
Romeo leaned down to give her a quick peck on the lips, his eyes filled with reluctance.
"Alright, you should go now."
Rosemary finally got in the car.
Romeo personally closed the car door for her, reminding her to message or call him once she arrived.
"Alright."
Rosemary knew he had to deal with the guys they caught today, so she motioned for him to get back to work.
"So, Mr. McMillian, shall I depart now?" The driver was eager to start the car but wasn’t sure if Romeo was done with his instructions.
"Make sure you get them safely back to school," Romeo advised.
"Drive slowly on the way."
"Okay, Mr. McMillian."
Rosemary waved at him, and it wasn’t until Romeo’s figure had shrunk to a dot in the distance that Joyce and Mavis began to tease her.
"Rose, Romeo really cares for you — he’s giving so many instructions for such a short journey."
"I feel like even our driver, Hunter, is feeling the pressure. I can tell he really cares about you."
"You better call him once we get back."
Half an hour later...
As soon as Rosemary got back to school, she received a call from Grandpa Beck.
"Hey, Rosemary, where are you? We’ve made some progress on Carol’s antidote. I’ve had a major breakthrough!"
The voice echoed through the phone,
"Hah! Kid, you thought you could stump me so easily?"
Rosemary couldn’t help but chuckle.
"I’ll be there in a bit."
She had barely hung up the phone when she saw Barry, Adair, and Mya racing toward them.
"Rose." Barry and Adair greeted Rosemary in unison, both panting as if they’d just heard some news and hurried over.
Rosemary nodded in acknowledgment.
Barry’s gaze immediately fell on Joyce’s face.
"What happened to your face? Who hit you?"
"I tripped and hurt myself."
"Liar. That clearly looks like a punch. Who was the lunatic who laid hands on you?"
Barry barely touched Joyce’s injury when she winced in pain and let out a stifled gasp.
"Who the hell did this?" Barry looked angry, ready to stand up for her.
Recognizing his concern, Rosemary knew he must have feelings for Joyce. She softly added,
"The guys who did this have already been dealt with by my men."
"Why did they attack Joyce?"
"Why do you have so many questions? It’s so annoying!" Joyce stomped her foot and walked ahead.
Barry followed her.
"You’re injured and I can’t even ask? What are you carrying? Let me hold it."
Joyce refused, but Barry snatched it from her anyway.
"Even when you’re hurt, you’re hoarding food. You’re such a foodie."
"You’re the foodie! This is for Nydia."
"Have you had dinner yet?"
"We just had — Rose treated us to a feast!"
"Was it good? Can I have some?" Barry asked eagerly.
"No, all of this is for Nydia."
As they continued to bicker, Mya covered her mouth in shock while Mavis quietly shared the details of their abduction.
Only Adair stayed by Rosemary.
"Rose, what’s going on?"
"Some people have been causing trouble for me. They couldn’t find me, so they kidnapped Joyce and Mavis.
Tell Barry to be careful. If possible, look after Joyce and Nydia for me."
"Who dares to mess with you?" Adair rolled up his sleeves.
"Rose, tell me who they are. I’ll deal with them."
"They’re not ordinary people." Rosemary didn’t elaborate.
"Just be careful. If you notice anything strange, call me."
"But Rose, what about you?"
"I can protect myself."
"Alright. Barry and I will look after Joyce and Nydia. Be careful."
"I’m heading to the lab first."
Seeing the other two still bickering and Mavis and Nydia deep in conversation, Rosemary decided to head to the lab alone.
Adair didn’t understand why Rose spent so much time in the lab, but he’d heard how she led a team to a competition at Summerfield College today. Her surgical and suturing techniques had left all the judges in awe.
She must have honed these skills in the lab.
As Rosemary opened the door to the lab, she heard the excited voice of Grandpa Beck.
"Rose, come here and check this out! The upgraded detox pill is interacting with the toxic blood. See — the toxins are disappearing bit by bit."
Rosemary moved closer to the apparatus and watched as the two substances reacted and the toxins indeed started to fade.
"Yes! This is the result of several days of my research. When the upgraded detox pill meets this toxin, it’s like a downpour meeting a fire. Watch closely — this fire is about to be extinguished."
Grandpa Beck’s excitement was palpable. Then, his laughter abruptly ceased.