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Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love By Christin Donald (Edward) novel Chapter 404

Chapter 404 

How long would it take to produce this chip?Susan asked softly

Ben estimated. The core data is ready, but we don’t have the machinery to manufacture the chip here. We’d need to get It produced in Romland and shipped here. At the earliest, it would take three days.” 

Three daysSusan pondered for a moment

But the number on the note had already changed to 1

Is something troubling you, Susan?Ben, sensing something amiss, inquired

Susan quietly explained the situation with the note

Ben’s brows furrowed deeply

He had been so engrossed in his work these past few days that he hadn’t noticed such a crucial development

Thinking of the person who delivered the note… 

Ben’s eyes turned ice cold

Timothy, what a character

First, he kidnapped Susan, and now he was resorting to such despicable tactics. If only Ben had known -earlier, he would have eradicated him at the outset

Ben, once the chip is produced, this organization will eventually be destroyed, butwe might not have enough time now,Susan said, her brow furrowed

Just three days short

And during these three days, none of them dared to gamble.. 

If something happened to Alexander, cutting off his last chance of survival, she would regret it for the rest of her life

Ben knew Susan’s character well

Not to mention that Alexander was her close relative, knowing that Timothy’s shadow lurked behind these events, she probably blamed herself partly for Alexander’s plight

This time

Timothy was targeting Susan specifically. If Ben simply stopped her, she would never find peace in this lifetime

After a moment of silence, Ben gently touched Susan’s head

Ben, LSusan’s lips trembled slightly

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Hen smiled, a sudden chill flashing in his eyes. Some scores need to be settled once and for all.” 

He hadn’t settled the score with Timothy for kidnapping Susan before. Now that Timothy had willingly walked into their hands

It was time to settle both new and old grudges

Susan looked at Ben, somewhat bewildered

Ben gently ruffled her hair, speaking calmly, Timothy wants you to go, right? Fine, I’ll go with you.” 

Susan was taken aback, instinctively wanting to object

There were many reasons

For instance, this time, there would certainly be many dangers

And Ben had more important things to do

However

A million reasons turned into a simple, soft okay at the final gaze of Ben’s eyes

That night, Susan and Ben didn’t sleep at all

Since they had decided to confront Timothy, they couldn’t go unprepared

Unable to wait for the complete version of the chip. Ben worked overnight with the available equipment to create a simplified version

The simplified chip could only detect, not interfere or destroy

But for now, it was sufficient

Busy until dawn, they finally got a chip

Susan, holding the chip, was discussing with Ben how to conceal it

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her chest

Susan clutched her chest, feeling disoriented, a very bad premonition creeping over her

I need to go to the hospital. Susan suddenly stood up

Today was the last day

Alexandercouldn’t have met with an accident already, could he

Ben nodded without hesitation and accompanied Susan to the hospital

They had just arrived at the hospital

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Susan’s uncase intensified

Alexander’s room was empty. After a frantic search, Susan and Ben found Judith and Eason at the entrance of the emergency room

Mom, what happened to Dad?Susan’s voice trembled

Judith wiped away her tears. Susan, someone called me after four this morning, saying today was the last day I thought it was some kind of prank at first. But something in my heart kept bothering me, so I decided to return to the ward. Not long after I arrivedyour father’s condition” 

Judith’s eyes reddened. Your father’s condition suddenly worsened. He struggled to breathe, as if he might 

convulse at any moment. Thankfully, Thomas and his team were there, and they immediately took your father for emergency treatment.” 

Damn it. Eason couldn’t help but punch the wall

He couldn’t understand how his father had been targeted

Knowing that these people had hypnotic powers, but surely, they couldn’t hypnotize everyone in an instant, could they? If only one or two were affected, under his arrangements, the others should have reacted immediately

He had arranged perfect protection, so why…. 

Did Thomas leave any message about the specifics?Ben asked calmly

Eason shook his head. It was an emergency. Thomas didn’t have time to say anything.” 

Your father will get through this. Judith wiped her tears, her eyes showing a glimmer of determination as she looked at the closed doors of the emergency room

At that moment, a hospital worker, looking dazed, walked straight towards Susan

That expression…. 

It was all too familiar

Aside from the oblivious Judith, both Ben and Eason instinctively positioned themselves in front of Susan

The hospital worker, seemingly with no intention to do anything harmful, numbly handed over a note and then fainted straight away

Eason instinctively tried to grab the note

But Ben was quicker and took it first

BenEason’s lips trembled

Ben lifted his gaze and said, I know.” 

His expression was eerily calm, and Eason realized something, glancing at Susan

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Susan also came over and looked at the note

It contained an address, written In bloodred ink, along with a time limit

This time, they had one hour

The location wasn’t far from the hospital, just a fiveminute drive

Ben and Susan exchanged a glance

“What’s going on with you all? Acting all secretive,” Judith said, somewhat bewildered

Ben discreetly put away the note. Nothing important, just some unpleasant words. You don’t need to see it, Mom.” 

Judith immediately got angry. These people are utterly lawless!” 

Indeed. I’ll handle this matter now and see what’s going on with this hospital worker, Ben said

I’m coming too,” Susan said

Eason looked from one to the other, finally gritting his teeth. I’m coming as well.” 

Soon, only Judith was left at the entrance of the emergency room

Watching their departing backs, Judith felt an unexplainable panic rising within her

There shouldn’t be any trouble, right

In the operating room

Ben was calmly instructing the doctor to implant the only chip into his arm

It was a simple procedure. The doctor administered local anesthesia to Ben and began the operation

Susan looked on, feeling a pang of distress. She had wanted to be the one to receive the chip, but Ben insisted, and with time pressing, they couldn’t afford a long dispute. In the end, Ben was the one who had it implanted

Are you really going? Have you lost your minds?Eason was restless

He had seen the address and the bloodred writing

But everyone knew that going there rashly was a lifethreatening risk

He was already upset when Jagger had voluntarily gone before

And now, those heading into danger were his dearest ones

We can’t afford to gamble with just an hour.Susan said softly. Besides, I have this feelingif we don’t go, we might never break the stalemate.” 

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But Eason started to protest

Ben Interrupted him, calmly strategizing. Once Susan and I leave, they will definitely accelerate their actions. Economically, they can’t cause chaos; my team will secure the financial markets. However, they might take advantage of the worsening condition of the King and our departure to launch a final assault. Eason, if I were you, I would immediately gather the army to prepare for the ultimate battle.” 

The ultimate battle

Eason’s spirit sharpened

This time, it was going to be a real fight

Staying here might not be any safer for you,Ben said. Tonico is in your hands now.” 

I would leave the Tonico to you

Eason clenched his teeth, saying firmly, I will protect Tonico. Be careful, both of you!” 

Also, in three days, someone will bring the chip to you. Then…” Ben whispered further instructions

Eason listened attentively, nodding repeatedly

After the chip was implanted and the wound disguised, Ben and Susan made some brief preparations and headed to the agreed address

At the location, someone was already waiting for them

Seeing Ben and Susan, the man frowned. Why is there an extra person?” 

Ben raised an eyebrow

The chip in his arm felt slightly warm

It proved that there was a chip in this person’s body

This kind of chip, controlling their thoughts and actions, also had an obvious downside. It turned them somewhat into a machine

And a machine can be deceived

Ben calmly said, “You only said to bring Susan, you didn’t say we couldn’t bring an extra person.” 

The man hesitated momentarily, as if experiencing a short circuit

But according to the instructions from above, it seemed they indeed hadn’t specified not to bring an extra 

person

The man quickly regained composure. Good, you’re sensible not to bring anyone else. We can leave now.” 

Ben and Susan exchanged a glance and silently nodded

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Several more people emerged, blindfolding them and leading them to a vehicle

The car journey was followed by a boat ride

Finally, they switched back to a car

After a day and night of travel, it seemed they had reached their destination

However, their blindfolds remained on

After passing through several checkpoints to ensure they weren’t carrying anything they shouldn’t, they were brought to a place and their blindfolds were finally removed

Mr. Leen, the guests have arrived.” someone respectfully bowed and then carefully stepped out

Susan made a rough guess about the final destination

Unexpectedly, when she opened her eyes, she saw a pavilion in front of her

In the pavilion, the air was filled with the scent of coffee

Outside, a picturesque scene of a small bridge over flowing water greeted them

At the other end of the coffee table

Timothy sat quietly. When he saw Susan, he smiled brightly and said, You’re finally here.” 

Susan looked at Timothy with a complex expression and couldn’t help but ask, Whyhave you become like this?” 

Like this? What’s wrong with how I am now?Timothy chuckled lightly. He turned to Ben. Mr. Landor, I only wanted to invite Susan as a guest, but I didn’t expect you to be so shameless. Or is it that you’re not confident in your relationship? After all, you know that if it weren’t for my mishap, you and Susan wouldn’t have had the chance to be together.” 

Ben remained unprovoked. He glanced at Timothy and smiled. Mr. Leen, losing is losing, winning is winning. Why console yourself?” 

Consoling myselfTimothy’s eyes suddenly sharpened. Then, let’s see who will win and who will lose this time.” 

Turning his gaze back to Susan, Timothy’s tone softened. Susan, don’t be afraid. I invited you here to witness my glory and victory. When I become the king, will you be my queen? When you become the most prestigious woman in the world, won’t you be happy?” 

Timothy’s voice was gentle, but there was a hint of madness in his eyes

Susan bit her lip. Sorry, I’m not interested. My family is in Tonico, and only when they are safe will I be happy.” 

It’s okay, for you, I can spare them. Timothy appeared generous. Even Alexander, I can give him the antidote.” 

Susan frowned slightly

Instinctively, she moved closer to Ben

This Timothy before her, he always gave her a sense of terror

Noticing Susan’s subtle movement, Timothy glanced at Ben, narrowing his eyes, but then he suddenly smiled. Let’s not talk about this. It’s been a long time, let’s have a cup of coffee first.” 

He genuinely poured coffee, behaving like a hospitable host

Please.Timothy pushed the teacup towards Ben

Ben narrowed his eyes slightly, calmly taking a sip. Good coffee.” 

Timothy smiled. Then have a few more cups.” 

Alright.” 

The two men continued to drink coffee, one cup after another. Susan felt incredibly uneasy, finding the situation bizarre and uncomfortable

After some time, Timothy finally said, You must be tired from your journey. I’ll take you to rest.” 

Timothy personally rowed a small boat, taking them across the lake to the other side, and then led them to an exquisite room

The strangest part was that Timothy didn’t arrange for anyone to guard them

Susah specifically asked a cleaning servant, who said they could move freely around the entire place

Although unsure of Timothy’s intentions, since they were allowed to move freely, they saw no reason not 

In about an afternoon, Ben and Susan strolled around the small courtyard and even collected a lot of 

information from others

For instance

They all belonged to an organization called the Phoenix Collective

Morcover

They once had a supreme Father, and all of them were his descendants

But a few months ago, the Father passed away, and before dying, he passed his position to Timothy, who was now their new master

Additionally

They had been preparing for several years for this war against Tonico. Now, their forces were marching towards Tonico, with the war looming ahead

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Piecing together these messages, Ben’s eyes narrowed gradually

So, it meant that Timothy was now the highest leader of the Phoenix Collective

Holy Father

Suddenly, he died of illness… 

Was it really a natural death

Regardless, for someone who had only recently joined to seize the highest leadership in such a short time was no small feat

Timothy was indeed no ordinary man

Unfortunately, he chose the wrong path

Besides the information gathered

Ben’s chip indicated that every person in the courtyard, except Timothy, had been implanted with that type of chip

Although they all claimed to have come together for their faith

In reality, even their beliefs were artificially instilled

Ben narrowed his eyes

If the use of chips within the Phoenix Collective was this widespread

Then as soon as the new type of chip went online, the organization could almost instantly collapse

Susan also realized this and whispered, Just two more days. If we can hold out for two more days, that’s enough.” 

She was coming

Timothy had promised Alexander would be fine for these few days

That was enough

Once the new chips were online, and these people were instantly freed from control, the Phoenix Collective would fall into chaos

Now, the most critical things were to stall for time and to find the antidote for Alexander

Susan didn’t voice the latter, but a glance exchanged with Ben conveyed their mutual understanding

Ben lowered his voice. The antidote might not be easy to find, but we have to try.” 

Susan nodded solemnly

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Time quickly passed, and two days later

There had been a collision at the border of the Tonico. Eason personally guarded the border. At present, the Tonico still focused on letting go. As for the chip, it was on the way to transport, and would soonbe able to fight back

Eason looked into the vast night, his expression fraught with worry

How were Susan and Ben doing

And the antidote for his fatherstill unknown…. 

Could they really win this time

At night

Late at night

The clouds hung low, as if brewing a storm

Ben suddenly woke up

His first instinct was to check on Susan

But the space beside him was emptily haunting

Ben’s expression changed instantly

In such a time, in such a place, there was no reason for Susan to wander off on her own

Timothy

Ben’s eyes instantly turned cold

He immediately left the room

However, this time, someone was blocking the door

The person at the door wore a fake smile. Mr. Landor, it’s too late at night. Please rest assured in your 

room.” 

Ben wasted no time with words, swiftly pulling a tiny needle from his hair

With rapid precision, he pricked the two people blocking his way, causing them to collapse instantly

Ben had almost completely explored the area in the afternoon

He quickly circled around, finally setting his sights on that small pavilion. The night was dark and deep, obscuring the view

Thinking quickly, Ben found a small boat, relying on his excellent sense of direction to steadily row to the pavilion

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In the vast darkness, he was about to identify if there was anyone in the pavilion

Suddenly, he saw Timothy standing at the edge, holding Susan. A flash of lightning revealed Timothy’s cerie smile

Timothy slightly lifted his hand, as if intending to throw Susan into the lake

Ben’s puris contracted, his anger and alarm rising. Timothy!” 

It seemed Timothy only then noticed Ben, smiling as he looked at him. You found us quite quickly.” 

Without a word, Ben swiftly made his way onto the pavilion

Give Susan back to me,Ben said coldly

Timothy’s expression was complex. That line should be mine.” 

If it weren’t for that accident

He and Susan were meant to be together

There is no such thing as a regret medicine in this world, Timothy. What’s lost is lost, Ben said coldly

Timothy suddenly laughed

He carefully placed the unconscious Susan onto a chair and then said softly, Ben, do you know how much I envy you?” 

I envy myself too.Ben said, immediately rushing to Susan’s side

Timothy glanced at them. his expression complex. The socalled Holy Father, I killed him with my own hands

He began to recount his story in a storytelling tone. Ben frowned slightly but held Susan’s hand tightly

The day I fell off the cliff, it was the Phoenix Collective who saved me. Later, I agreed to join them,Timothy said in a calm voice. This place is full of lunatics. They first break your pride, destroy your dignity, and finally, they try to control your mind completely with a chip.” 

Timothy seemed lost in memories. I always cooperated with them. Eventually, my brain was implanted with a chip.” 

Timothy suddenly glanced at Ben. But I was never controlled by them. Do you know why?” 

Ben narrowed his eyes but remained silent

Timothy said, Because I knew Susan is a kind person, she would never like the kind of person I was becoming, not at all. But every time I thought of resisting, my head would hurt as if it were splitting. But it’s okay, I can endure this pain. Because the pain of losing Susan back then was far more agonizing.” 

I kept pretending, acting as if I was completely tamed. Then I climbed up the ranks step by step, until finally, I met the socalled Holy Father.” 

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Timothy smiled. As you may have already heard, the Holy Father died of illness not long ago, and I naturally took over the Phoenix Collective.” 

Timothy glanced at Ben. Unfortunately, that chip has fused with me, making it impossible to remove.” 

Ben frowned

Indeed, surgical removal would be difficult, especially since it involved the brain

However, the new type of chip he developed could deactivate the existing chip through electronic waves

So, there was still hope for Timothy

But… 

Was Timothy a friend or a foc

Ben chose not to reveal this information at the moment

So, you might not imagine, but now, every moment feels like my head is being hammered,” Timothy said with a light laugh. Ben, I am completely insane.” 

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