Chapter 926
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He meant every word. In the past, after Elliana had cured him and Barbara, he had considered taking her under their family’s protection. But now, the idea felt ridiculous. It was obvious she was way more powerful and resourceful than they had assumed.
Now that they were allies, Elliana didn’t hesitate. “Actually, there’s something you can help me with right away p>
Charles’s soft look hardened. “Go on,” he urged.
“We need to figure out what this Serpent Society is, and fast,” Elliana said, locking eyes with him. “And we have to know more about Max’s family. I’ll use my own contacts, and you need to do your part too. Think carefully about everything Cameron has done. Go through all his belongings and see if there’s a clue we missed p>
“Understood. I’ll start right away,” Charles replied.
Elliana swung onto her motorcycle and pulled on her helmet. “Stay in touch. Share anything you find p>
The engine roared to life, and with a burst of dust, she sped off.
Leaving the Henderson estate behind, Elliana aimed her bike toward Ublento Medical University. No matter what, her hunt for the Medical Codex would not stop.
Halfway there, her phone buzzed. She pulled over and checked the screen. The caller ID showed Milton’s name. She answered at once.
“Elliana, where are you?” Milton’s concerned voice came through the phone.
“I’m on my way to Ublento Medical University,” she replied. So much had happened last night. She intended to tell him everything. Finding their mother was a mission they shared. She should keep him in the loop.
But Milton beat her to it before she could reveal anything. “There was a breakthrough in my investigation. On the surface, Mom donated the Medical Codex to Ublento Medical University, but the Medical Codex was actually taken to the Enlightenment Institute p>
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Elliana felt no surprise. Ublento Medical University was only an affiliate of the Enlightenment Institute. A book as legendary as the Medical Codex would never be kept at a simple university. Of course, the Enlightenment Institute’s top brass would have claimed it.
Milton continued, “We don’t know exactly where the Enlightenment Institute is keeping the Medical Codex, or if it’s been moved again. But I tracked down the man Mom was in contact with back then p>
“Who?” Elliana asked quickly.
“The founder of the Enlightenment Institute, Davin Haynes p>
A spark lit in her chest. At last, a name. A direct link to their mother. “Where is he now? Have you found him p>
She remembered the whispers. Davin was nearly eighty, long retired, and gone from public sight.
Milton’s answer crushed her hope. “That’s the problem. He’s been missing for fifteen years. No trace, nothing p>
“That’s okay. Finding a lead on Davin is a huge step forward,” Elliana said, her voice still optimistic. “And I’ve found something important on my side, too…” She quickly recounted the assassination attempt from the previous night.
Milton’s voice tightened with alarm. “Elliana, are you hurt p>