My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily Brooks and Loid Laurier)

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The longer this dragged on, the more danger Belinda was in.

Just as Poppy was at a loss, the opposing group suddenly launched a full–scale attack. Another group appeared from behind her, and her face turned pale. As she prepared to shoot, she suddenly heard gunfire from the corridor, distinct from the enemy’s.

Then, she saw silver needles flying through the air, embedding themselves in the attackers with pinpoint accuracy.

Soon, she saw Lily and Loid approaching. They looked like avenging demons from the underworld.

Excited, Poppy dashed toward them. “Lily!”

The fury on Lily’s face was unmistakable. She nearly snarled. “Who asked you to come here? Get out!”

“Lily…” Poppy’s voice wavered, tears welling up in her eyes.

Without sparing her a glance, Lily coldly instructed Daniel, “Take her away.” Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Not daring to refuse, Daniel promptly escorted Poppy out.

Lily cast a cold glance at the bodies on the floor before stepping into the operating room. When she saw Belinda lying on the surgical bed, her steps. faltered. She pursed her lips, and her vision blurred.

After a long silence, she approached Belinda.

She took out a pill from her pocket and gave it to Belinda. She then retrieved her acupuncture kit and began to work with utmost seriousness.

Loid closed the operating room door behind her. He knew Lily wanted no interruptions at this moment.

Standing outside the door, he lit a cigarette, inhaling deeply before exhaling a cloud of smoke. “Shaun, issue a citywide lockdown. No one is to leave their homes tonight.”

Shaun nodded. “Got it.”

He glanced toward the operating room, his expression unusually solemn. He vowed that anyone involved in tonight’s events would face a fate worse than death.

Lily had used the 13 Needles of Life before, but it was particularly challenging this time. Her hands trembled with each needle she placed.

She poured all her vital energy into the silver needles. But after dozens of needles, Belinda showed no response.

Lily’s breathing grew heavier. She held a needle, unable to proceed for a long moment. Staring at Belinda’s lifeless, pallid face, she took a deep breath and forced herself to remain calm. After a while, she steadied herself and continued.

Sixty needles later, Belinda finally woke up.

The 13 Needles of Life included an acupoint that stimulated the central nervous system. The stimulus jolted Belinda awake.

Opening her eyes, she saw Lily’s cold face and managed a faint smile. “Lily, you’re here.”

Lily’s hand paused. She answered softly, “Yes.”

She continued her work, her face devoid of any extra emotion. She didn’t even cast a glance at Belinda

As she placed another needle, Belinda grabbed her hand. “It’s no use. The bullet was poisoned. I can’t be saved”