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Chapter 74 The Nerve of Him
With a thunderous crash, the heavy metal ventilation duct slammed down. Julian’s tall frame staggered, but he tightened his hold on Rosalie and dropped into a half-crouch. A muffled groan escaped his throat,
low and strained.
Even through the haze of her fading awareness, Rosalie could feel the crushing weight that had slammed
onto his back.
He bore it with raw strength, pausing for only a second before forcing himself upright. Without hesitation,
he kept charging forward with her in his arms.
Tears slid silently from the corners of Rosalie’s eyes, only to vanish instantly in the suffocating heat.
Julian carried her out of the thick smoke and straight toward the breach where the water cannons had
torn into the flames.
“Captain Yarwood!”
“Captain Yarwood’s out! Hurry! Over here, medical team!”
“Bring the water cannons this way! Cover Captain Yarwood!”
Cold spray doused Rosalie’s skin, and for the first time, she felt as if she had been dragged out of hell and
back into the world of the living.
Julian carried her forward without pause.
His voice came through the helmet, sharp with authority, cutting clear across the chaos, “Team One,
Team Two, keep pushing inside. Sweep every floor, and make sure no one’s left behind!
“Safety team, hold the breach and keep flames from reigniting!
“Relay to command-structural collapse risk is imminent. Tell everyone inside to stay alert!”
At last, he carried Rosalie out through the doors of the office building.
Outside, the crowd erupted in a roar, as if set ablaze by the sight.
“She’s out! Ms. Ashford’s alive!”
“Oh, my God! Thank God!”
Julian strode quickly to the waiting stretcher and dropped to one knee, lowering Rosalie with deliberate
Care
He turned to the nearest paramedic, his voice low and firm. The victim inhaled heavy smoke. Her lungs may be injured. Start oxygen immediately.”
His gaze lingered on Rosalie for a moment, deep and unreadable, before he began to stand up and head
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back toward the fire.
But a weak, trembling hand caught the edge of his thick glove.
“You…” Her voice was hoarse, rough as if scraped raw. “You’re hurt, too.”
Julian froze, then softened his voice without realizing it. “It’s nothing. Just a scratch.”
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He turned his hand over, his broad palm gently covering hers. “Follow the paramedics’ instructions. Once
I’m done here, I’ll come check on you.”
“Wait…” Rosalie’s chest rose and fell rapidly as she fought to stay conscious. Her eyes locked desperately
on him.
“My safe… It’s by my desk in the office. Inside are all my research documents. Please… keep them safe.
And… be careful.”
Julian held her gaze, his reply firm and unyielding. “Alright.”
As soon as Julian finished speaking, he shot upright without a hint of hesitation. His tall figure in orange
plunged back into the still-roaring blaze.
Rosalie had just exhaled in relief when a figure suddenly dashed toward her from the side.
“Rosalie!”
Lucian’s eyes were bloodshot as he grabbed the edge of the stretcher and shouted at her, “The fire’s
spreading, and you didn’t run? How could you be so reckless!”
Camelia followed closely, her voice choked with tears. “Rosalie, I’m so glad you’re okay. You scared me
to death.”
Rosalie’s throat burned painfully, and she had no energy to respond. She closed her eyes in exhaustion.
The paramedic, Brigham Hudson, immediately stepped forward to block them. “The patient needs to be transported to the hospital immediately! Please make way!”
However, Lucian said firmly, “I’m her family. I’m going with her!”
Brigham froze for a moment, but seeing the urgency, he could only urge, “Fine, get in the ambulance
quickly!”
Rosalie could hardly believe what she was hearing. She thought, “Family? How can he have the audacity
to say that?”
She struggled to open her eyes, ready to argue, but Brigham immediately pressed her down. “Don’t speak! You’ve inhaled too much smoke Your vocal cords may already be damaged!”
Rosalie could only glare at Lucian, who seemed oblivious and softened his tone. “Just lie still and don’t get upset. I’ll arrange the best VIP room and take care of you.”
Camelia wrapped herself around his arm “Yes, Rosalie, and me too. Lucian and I will take good care of
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you together.”
