Nathan’s lips curled into a faint smile as he took a sip of his coffee.


    “We are not so different, after all.


    ”


    Hilliard’s face darkened, their words sparking an unspoken duel between them.


    Over the past few days, Jennifer had been giving Nathan a lot of attention, even going so far as to see him as a good guy.


    This didn’t sit well with Hilliard.


    He harbored a burning desire to outshine his brother-inw in every conceivable way and prove himself to Jennifer.


    Although Nathan was oblivious to what was on Hilliard’s mind, he could unmistakably sense the hostility radiating from him over the past few days.


    However, he refused to back down.


    As their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills, Nathan suddenly felt an inexplicable tickle in his nose, leading to a series of sneezes.


    Hilliard’s usually stoic expression flickered with a hint of satisfaction.


    “Looks like you’ve been pushing yourself too hardtely, Nathan.


    You’ve evene down with a cold.


    ”


    Nathan elegantly rubbed his nose and said, “I think someone is cursing me and speaking ill of me behind my back.


    This is not about my physical prowess.


    Moreover, I served in the army for many years.


    Therefore, my physical strength is still better.


    ”


    Hilliard looked at him through narrowed eyes and remained silent.


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    Stirred from her sleep by Nathan’s sneeze, Lucinda rubbed her eyes and asked, “What’s going on between you two?”


    A heavy silence fell between the two men, a shared understanding passing between them without a word spoken.


    Lucinda shed a mischievous smile.From N?velDrama.Org.


    “You two are men.


    Why waste time with words? Why don’t you settle this in a boxing ring once wend?”


    Hilliard’s voice dropped to a murmur.


    “As ady, you should mind your manners and be more gentle.


    Enough with the fighting talk.


    We want you to learn fighting skills for self-defense, not to go looking for trouble.


    ”


    After being lectured by Hilliard, Lucinda pursed her Lips and nestled obediently into her husband’s embrace.


    Nathan leaned in, his forehead meeting his wife’s as he gave her aforting pat on the back.


    “I think her suggestion isn’t bad.


    Furthermore, I will never lose a fight.


    ”


    Hilliard narrowed his cold eyes unhappily.


    As the head of the National Security Bureau, Nathan was among the best in the military.


    His expertise had been honed through rigorous training under the guidance of his instructor in the training camp.


    Hilliard might look like a mild-mannered and attentive doctor, but beneath that facade, he was also proficient inbat.


    However, if it came down to a fight with Nathan, he might be defeated.


    He vividly recalled a time when Nathan, who had lost his sight due to the effect of the S404 Virus, had spiraled out of control during Lucinda’s absence.


    It had taken thebined efforts of himself and Cyrus to restrain him.


    Perhaps only Graham, operating at his peak capacity, stood a chance against Nathan’s prowess.


    Acknowledging that he wasn’t Nathan’s match, Hilliard remained silent.


    Instead, he pulled Jennifer, who sat beside him, into his arms.


    After all, the couple across from them appeared equally close.


    Lucinda smiled and said yfully, “Actually, there is someone who can match Nate in fighting.


    ”


    Nathan arched an eyebrow, immediately understanding what she meant.