Returning With A Thousand Favors By Flora Isabel
Chapter 247

Chapter 247 

Seeing the pursuers closing in, Gavin gently laid Edward on the boat. 

He stood up and looked at Marina with a serious expression. “Miss Bailey, please take Mr. Hernandez and leave. I will stay behind and hold 

them off.” 

Marina glanced at Gavin. 

She realized his body was already covered in wounds. 

His clothes were stained red with blood due to the lack of timely treatment. 

If he stayed behind to hold the pursuers off, only death awaited him. 

“You don’t need to stay behind! Since I’m here, I can take all of you to safety!” Marina had no habit of abandoning her companions, 

She revved up the engine, pushing it to its maximum power. 

“Miss Bailey, I know all of us can’t leave together. If I can buy a little more time, the rest of you will be able to escape unharmed!” Gavin knew there was no way they could make it down in time at this speed. 

“How will you buy us time? Jump into the sea and become shark bait?” Marina didn’t even look back. 

“I…” Gavin’s gaze shifted to Simon, who was nearby. “Mr. Hernandez!” 

Gavin’s voice carried a hint of pleading. 

If sacrificing himself could ensure the safety of Simon and Edward, Gavin felt it was more than worth it.. 

“Marina is right. There’s no point in you staying behind!” Simon stood by Marina’s side, supporting her decision. 

Although Gavin was Simon’s secretary, they had grown up together as close brothers.” 

Their bond had long surpassed the relationship between a boss and a subordinate. 

“Mr. Hernandez!” Gavin’s face was filled with anxiety. 

If they continued to delay, the pursuers would catch up to them. 

However, Simon’s expression remained unchanged. 

He tightened his grip on his weapon and was prepared to fight to the death. 

But at that moment, a precisely aimed cannonball landed among the pursuers, knocking down a large portion of them in an instant. 

Gavin’s pupils flated at once. 

Marina also spotted the faintly visible ship ahead. 

It was Black Panther’s ship! 

“My people are here!” Marina accelerated the engine once again and headed toward the large ship in front of them. 

In just a moment, they were already close to the ship. 

Quantum, who was on the ship, immediately dropped the rope for them. 

“Hurry, bring him aboard,” Marina urged Gavin. 

“Miss Bailey…” Gavin was on the verge of tears now. 

“Do you really think I came here alone to rescue you all?” Marina scoffed. 

“…” Gavin didn’t know what to say anymore. 

“Get on board quickly. It’s not safe here,” Marina urged again. 

“Yes!” Gavin immediately tied Edward and began climbing the rope ladder step by step to get on the ship. 

After the two of them climbed aboard, Marina and Simon climbed up one after another. 

After they all climbed aboard, Gavin felt a sense of relief as they had shaken off the danger. 

This time, they survived again. 

“Marina, are these your friends?” Black Panther approached and glanced at Simon and the others. 

“Yes!” Marina nodded. 

“Then take them to the cabin first. I’ll give you a ride back,” Black Panther said without further questioning their identities. 

“Alright!” Marina glanced at the pale–faced Edward and immediately spoke up. “Take him to the cabin first. He looks seriously injured and needs immediate medical attention.” 

“Yes!” Gavin nodded heavily. 

He quickly lifted Edward from the ground and headed towards the cabin. 

Black Panther’s ship was equipped with comprehensive facilities. 

There was even a fully equipped operating room onboard. 

Speaking of which, these medical supplies were actually provided by Marina for Black Panther. 

Never did Marina expect that they would end up being used to save her own people. 

Marina instructed Gavin to place Edward on the operating table. 

Afterward, she asked them to leave the room. 

Simon stood outside the glass, able to observe the situation inside clearly. 

“Mr. Hernandez, you don’t need to worry. Miss Bailey is skilled in medicine. I’m sure nothing will happen to Mr. Edward,” Gavin reassured Simon after he noticed the worried expression on Simon’s face. 

“Mmm,” Simon managed to calm down a bit and responded. 

There was no doubt about Marina’s medical skills. 

His brother would definitely be fine! 

Marina didn’t spend too much time in the operating room either. 

About an hour later, she came out of the operating room. 

“How is he?” Simon rushed forward to Marina. 

“I administered some emergency measures, and he is not in immediate danger, but we need to get back to the mainland as soon as possible.. The ship doesn’t have enough plasma, so I couldn’t perform a complete surgery,” Marina explained. 

“By the way, Miss Bailey, didn’t your friend just mention that she will take us ashore?” Gavin asked. 

“Yes. If everything goes well, that injured person should be able to hold on until we reach the shore,” Marina replied, glancing back at the person in the ward. 

Simon clenched his teeth, his eyes filled with intense determination. 

“Who is that injured person?” Marina asked. 

Considering how long she had known Simon, she had never seen him in such a disheveled state before. 

“He is my… second brother,” Simon explained in a low voice. 

“Brother?” Marina frowned. 

“Yeah.” 

“Oh, I remember now. My grandfather mentioned it before. He said you had two older brothers, and your eldest brother passed away due to 

an accident. And your second brother, he…” Marina paused. 

Robert once mentioned he had more uncles other than Simon. 

Marina finally understood Robert was referring to Simon having elder brothers. 

“My second brother was reported as deceased, but he actually went missing.” Simon explained. 

Marina didn’t inquire further about the matter. 

After all, their backgrounds were similar. 

Marina could understand that conflicts between powerful families were sometimes kept hidden from the public eye. 

The Hernandez family announced the supposed demise of Edward even though they had not found him. 

It was probably done to protect him. 

“Don’t worry. Your brother’s condition will be taken care of once we reach the shore. I will personally perform the surgery and ensure that you have a healthy brother again!” Marina reassured. 

“Thank you.” Simon’s voice was hoarse. 

“Why are you thanking me? Just make sure to sleep over at my place more often in the future,” Marina said instinctively. 

Upon hearing those words, Gavin, who was standing nearby, couldn’t help but widen his eyes in surprise. 

What was going on? 

What did he just hear? 

Could it be a deal between Mr. Hernandez and Miss Bailey? 

Had Mr. Hernandez resorted to selling his body? 

Hmm… 

However, if the other party was Miss Bailey, it was unknown if Mr. Hernandez had gained or lost in this situation. 

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