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Tension rose.
“Who is this now?” Furrowing his brows, Ryan asked through
clenched teeth.
If only he and Justin had not carried out the operation hastily. Otherwise, Ryan would have brought more reinforcement. At least,
they would not be outnumbered.
The chief was no threat to Ryan. Even Savrow’s mayor would step on
eggshells in Ryan’s presence.
“How old are you? You sure can’t hold yourself together when you
encounter a tiny issue.”
Dr Drew side-eyed Ryan, the cigarette jutting from his lips bobbing in
hyrhythm with his speech, but his grip tightened on the gun in his hands.
defeat
It “It doesn’t matter who comes along. Be it one or a milli
th them.”
That’s true.”
Ryayamnodded, and then the realization hit him. He frowned.
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Drevewhimistled. “That took you.”
Ryanawasamuming. He could not stand Drew, beat him, or argue wit
him.m
Bella and thehalothers.soon realized that all entrances and exits to the
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parking lot were blocked.
Two rows of guards in royal uniforms barged in and formed neat lines
on either side. Their presence filled the air with tension.
The chief hid in a corner in a fluster and saluted with a stern
expression.
“Tsk. We’re expecting a VIP, it seems.” Drew whistled.
“I think the royal family is involved. As far as I know, people within the royal family cover up for the local arms dealers. The corruption is pretty bad in Terranova.”
Though looking grim, Asher placed his firm and tender hand on Bella’s shoulder to offer assurance. “Don’t be scared, Bella. No matter who comes our way, I will let you walk out of this safe.”
Bella drew a deep breath and put her hand over Asher’s. “No. We walk
out of this together. I’m no longer the little princess who knows
nothing, Ash. I can protect you too.”
“Oh, I forgot.” Asher smiled affectionately. “Our little sister
grown up.”
He could never see Bella as more than a child, though.
As the fancy sedan pulled to a stop, the guards respectfully op
the doors on either side of the car.
Someone stepped out of the car on the left and right side of the cal
A beautiful woman, dressed in a long, blue silk gown, embroidered with flowers and dripping with jewels, came out of the left. Her wealth
was evident in her opulent attire.
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