CHAPTER NINETY-TWONo one had expected him to say those words, but the look on his face showed that he was keen on holding onto the decision in his mind.Hank leaned forward, and then he placed his hands on the desk while he was still staring at Riley without blinking.“And what might this request be, Mister Ederson?” Hank asked calmly, while everyone continued to look forward to what Riley had in mind.After taking in a deep breath, and letting it out slowly, Riley turned to look at his companions one after the other before he returned his gaze to Hank who was waiting to hear what he was going to say.“I demand that my friends go with me.”Everyone was surprised as soon as they heard what Riley said, but it didn’t look like he was joking when he made the request.“Riley ? Are you insane? You could get dropped for this!” Miles whispered to him, but he refused to budge, even for a second.Jessica tried to make him change his mind by dragging his hand down, but he refused to budge a

CHAPTER NINETY-THREE“I haven’t met him before, but I know a man of true character and loyalty when I see one. This is one of them, and I am sure that he would not fail to be submissive and abide by the rules of our Guild. Can’t you guys see what I a seeing? With his friends onboard, I think that he would be more comfortable, and we could even build a formidable team with the three of them.”Anita’s words were very powerful, but not quite convincing to the other officials, especially Melissa who seemed really pissed at Riley ’s behavior and didn't think he deserved to be among them.“I think we don’t really need someone like him in our Guild if you ask me. He is already making demands when he is yet to sign in with us. What happens when he is fully one of us? I think we would be making a really grave mistake if we agree to his request, Commander.”“So what do you suggest, Lieutenant?” Hank said, turning to look at Melissa who gave Riley a stern look before she returned her gaze to Ha

CHAPTER NINETY-FIVEMelissa froze, as she couldn’t even get herself to blink her eyes widened in shock while she looked at the Commander who was fed up with her persistence to snoop around.“You will focus on your duties, and forget about whatever you think that you saw! Understood?”“Ye…Yes, Commander,” Melissa responded with a shaky voice, but Hank wasn’t really convinced that his words sank deep into her mind, and he was moved to be certain.“I didn’t hear you, Soldier!”“Yes, Sir! Yes, Commander!” Melissa became more audible, and Anita was taken aback by how loud her voice was, drawing the attention of some of the onlookers who were not so far away.“Good. Anyone of this, and I don’t have to tell you what would happen to you.” Hank said, and then he sighed heavily before he turned to look at Anita who was still feeling the heat from the Commander’s outburst.“Pull out the file of the girl, I want to know everything about her, and if she is actually worthy to be in our Guild. I hav

CHAPTER NINETY-SEVEN“I don’t think that’s where I saw you. Besides, I barely have time for all of that. I could have sworn that I saw you at the Royal Blues with someone.”“That’s not me! You must have mistaken me for someone else.” Mira said sharply, and then she discreetly rolled her eyes at Jessica before turning to look at Riley who was very much interested in what Jessica was saying.“Riley , honey. Why don’t we go and celebrate your success? I came with a bottle of champagne and some chicken wings. I got them from our favorite restaurant.” Mira chuckled after she said those words, but Riley looked very much bemused by her words.“Celebrate what success? What are you talking about, Mira?” Riley asked curiously, turning to look at his friends one after the other, and it was obvious that they were also interested in finding out what she was talking about.Mira scoffed, and then she looked at the three S-rankers who were looking at her as though she was expecting them to be awar

CHAPTER NINETY-NINE“That’s the point, Mira. You never wanted me to come to your house, and I am wondering what changed. Tell me, What changed?” Riley asked with a firm tone, but Mira was still struggling with the strange feeling that crept into her mind the moment Riley mentioned that he was wondering what made her change her mind.For a few seconds, Mira was silent, while she struggled to get a grip on herself. Eventually, she managed to discard the cringy feeling inside her body, and she sighed heavily.“Well, let’s just say that I wasn’t ready to let you into my home.”“And now you are ready? All of a sudden.”“Yes, Riley . Is there anything wrong with that?” Mira asked, adjusting the seatbelt strapped to her body, but Riley said nothing, and after a few seconds, he leaned backward and sighed heavily.“Riley ? Talk to me.” Mira said, but Riley had already made up his mind not to say anything, while he struggled with the thoughts that lingered inside his mind.“Let’s just go, o