Chapter 204: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 204 Don't Lean On Me 56 +5 Free Coins Natalie froze for a moment . Johnson ? Wasn't that Sharon's attending physician ? So when Sharon had sent people to smash my hand , Johnson actually knew Phantom ? Not only that , he had even called Phantom - told him not to save me ? But why ? She had never even met Johnson , never had any conflict with him . Why would he target me ? Natalie couldn't make sense of it . Baron's brows were furrowed tight as well . " I understand . I'll keep digging into this .
From now on , don't call me unless it's absolutely necessary ; I don't want anyone on the other side growing suspicious ." " Yes , Mr. Baron . " Finn hung up . Catching Natalie's questioning look , Baron explained Phantom's connection to Finn . Natalie listened quietly ; she remembered bits of it . " Why would Phantom know Johnson ? " " That's what I want to find out . Come on - I'll take you to Johnson . Maybe we'll get some answers straight from him . " Baron grabbed his coat , intent on leaving the hospital with her . Natalie worried about his health . " You should rest first .
This isn't urgent . " " Jensen's men will get to Johnson soon . Before that happens , I need to know what ties he had with Phantom . " Baron's expression was dark . Phantom had been one of his men . He'd always believed he could protect Natalie ; yet because of a betrayal within his own ranks , she had nearly burned to death . It was a wound to his pride , one he couldn't get past . 1/4 15:52 Sat , Sep 27 d Chapter 204 Don't Lean On Me Seeing him like that , Natalie didn't argue further . " Fine - I'll go with you ." She steadied him with her arm .
Fire Cons Baron leaned into her shoulder with exaggerated groans , acting like he was too weak to walk on his own . Natalie's lips twitched . " Mr. Baron , you're laying it on a little thick . " " Doesn't matter . I'm in pain ; hurts so bad I can't even walk ." Watching him play the part of a shameless scoundrel , Natalie could only laugh helplessly . She let him lean on her as they walked out of the hospital . The driver , quick on the uptake , raised the partition , which left Natalie speechless . " See ? Even the driver misunderstood . " Baron's grin turned sly .
He decided right then the driver would be getting a raise . This was the kind of man who really knew how to please him . " Let him misunderstand . We're husband and wife - we've got nothing to hide . " Baron said it with the stubborn ease of a man who didn't care what anyone thought . Natalie rolled her eyes but chose not to respond . Soon , they arrived at Johnson's place - only to be stunned by the scene at the door . Nearly all the men there were Baron's bodyguards ; now they lay groaning on the ground , badly beaten . A chill of dread swept over Natalie . " Did someone take Johnson ?
" " Yes , madam . " 2/4 15:52 Sat , Sep 27 d Chapter 204 Don't Lean On Me The squad leader , not too seriously injured , stepped forward . 56 15 Free Coins " Mr. Baron , madam - just a little while ago , a group of men showed up and attacked us without a word . Judging by their skills , they were all trained fighters . We resisted as best we could , but we couldn't hold them off . " His voice carried heavy guilt . Baron's face was thunderous . His men had already failed once when it came to protecting Natalie ; now , they had let a key witness slip away ?
" Did you get a look at who they were ? " His voice was sharp as an ice - tipped arrow . The squad leader shook his head . " They moved fast , worked like a unit , and fought well . All of them wore masks - we couldn't see their faces . But I did notice an emblem stitched on one man's collar . " " Draw it . " Baron's voice was flat , cold . The man hurried to find paper and start sketching . Sensing how tense the air had grown , Natalie patted Baron's arm and said softly , " Don't be angry ." He looked at her and let out a long sigh . " I'm not angry ; I just feel useless .
" " What's the difference ? Don't wear yourself out over others . Whether it's Johnson or someone else , they'll slip up eventually . What matters most is keeping ourselves safe . I believe no matter how long it takes , the truth will come out . " Her voice was calm , tinged with a quiet warmth , and it soothed some of the fury burning in him . " I'm angry at myself . Everyone calls me a godfather , but I couldn't even protect the woman I love most . And now - I've even lost a witness . " His words made her heart ache . " One person's strength is limited .
Baron , you've already done more than enough . Many people 3/4 15:52 Sat , Sep 27 d Chapter 204 Don't Lean On Me go their whole lives without achieving what you have . Don't be so hard on yourself - I'll never blame you . Johnson's disappearance just means the people behind him are panicking ; they're starting to lose their grip . For us , that's actually a good thing , isn't it ? "