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CHAPTER 721
The moment the group crossed the threshold, the heavy doors muffled the roar of the vanishing jet. The familiar scent of beeswax, old books, and sea salt filled the air, but the homecoming was anything but peaceful.Thomas, whose silence had been vibrating with frantic energy for three hours, finally snapped.With an uncharacteristic burst of movement, he grabbed Marek by the shoulder of his tactical vest. Before the marksman could offer a quip, Thomas shoved him toward Millicent’s side."Marek! See to the Miss! Get her to the solarium and don’t leave her side for a second!" Thomas barked. His voice cracked with a high-tension authority that even startled Ivy.Marek stumbled, his lopsided grin widening as he caught his balance. "Whoa, easy there, Jeeves! I’m on it!"But Thomas wasn't finished. He spun and seized Tedmond’s arm. It wasn't the respectful touch of a butler; it was the desperate, iron grip of a man at his breaking point."Young Master. With me. Now."Tedmond, reeling f
CHAPTER 720
Thomas scrambled up, his hands shaking as he helped Tedmond settle Millicent into a reinforced passenger seat. His touch was reverent, as if he feared she might dissolve into smoke if he pressed too hard.Behind them, Hugo shoved Lottie into the cabin, following close behind with a hand pressed to his wounded side. Ivy was the last up the ramp, the heavy briefcase thudding onto the floor as she spun around, her eyes fixed on the treeline."Marek! Get in here!" Ivy screamed.Marek was a dark silhouette against the fiery horizon. He fired one last, deafening burst from his rifle, then turned and bolted toward the rising ramp. He leaped, his fingers catching the edge of the metal just as the jet began to lift. Hugo and Ivy seized his tactical vest, hauling him inside a split second before the ramp hissed shut, sealing out the sound of the Syndicate's futile gunfire.The cabin fell silent, save for the hum of the engines and the heavy, ragged breathing of seven survivors.Thomas and A
CHAPTER 719
Millicent’s eyes widened, a flush of embarrassment staining her pale cheeks. She looked like a captive queen, her silver hair spilling over his tactical jacket."Tedmond! Drop me this instant!" she gasped, squirming against his chest. "This is ridiculous. I am not a child! Ivy can carry me… and you’re still injured! I saw you clutching your side. Put me down before you tear something!"Tedmond didn't budge. He adjusted his grip, ignoring the sharp flare of pain from his bruised ribs. He looked down at her with fierce devotion."Ivy is carrying the files that are going to buy our future, Mother," Tedmond countered, his voice dropping into a low, unshakable hum. "And Hugo is making sure Lottie doesn't collapse. That leaves me. My injuries won't stop me from carrying you out of the dark. Not again."Millicent opened her mouth to argue, but seeing the iron resolve in her son's eyes, she went still. She let out a huffed, defeated sigh and rested her head against his shoulder, her hand c
CHAPTER 718
Back in the main room, a heavy vibration shook the floorboards.It wasn't an explosion, but the rhythmic, low-frequency thrum of powerful engines."That's them," Tedmond said, his posture snapping into military straightness. He tapped his comms. "Thomas, Albert. Tell me you're on the roof.""Landing gear is down, Boss!" Thomas’s voice crackled through, nearly drowned out by the roar of rotors. "But we’re picking up heat signatures on the treeline.”“The Syndicate is sending a clean-up crew! They don't know who’s in here, but they’ve been ordered to level the structure. You have five minutes before this place becomes a crater!"Tedmond’s eyes widened. He spun toward the back suites. "Mother! Ivy! We’re out of time!"**Down the quiet hallway, away from the roaring vibration of the rooftop engines, the air was thick with the scent of old paper and ozone.Ivy moved with mechanical precision, her hands steady on the handles of the motorized chair, but her eyes remained fixed on the wom
CHAPTER 717
"Just get here, Albert," Tedmond said, a playful glint returning to his tired eyes. "I think you’ve had enough bad news for one night. It’s time you had something worth seeing.""Understood, young master," Thomas chimed in, sounding breathless. "We were already on our way, actually. When the response pings stopped, and we saw no movement from the Syndicate's heavy units, we figured you were either dead or winning. We chose to bet on winning. We're crossing the treeline now."Tedmond nodded to the empty air, a genuine smile breaking through his fatigue. "I should have guessed you’d be on your way without orders. It’s fine. In fact, for once, your lack of patience is exactly what I need."He cut the comms and looked up at the group. "You heard the butler. They’re already in the air. Let's not keep them waiting."Millicent shifted slightly in her chair, her regal gaze sweeping over the room. Despite her stillness, her authority remained unshakable. She looked up at Tedmond, a small, k
CHAPTER 716
Tedmond realized that even if he had been there, the building would have still collapsed. The outcome wouldn't have changed; he likely would have died beside Clara, leaving the others with no one to lead them home. She had given her life so the rest could stand here now."She did her job, Lottie," Tedmond said, his voice dropping to a whisper that felt like a steadying hand. "She made sure you got to me. And I will make sure the world remembers why."Lottie froze as Millicent reached for her. She had expected the woman to stand, to tower over her with the same intimidating grace as Tedmond, but Millicent didn't move. Instead, she gestured for Lottie to lean in closer.It was only then that Lottie noticed the sleek, silent motorized chair Millicent was settled into, partially hidden by the long, flowing silk of her robes. The ‘Missing Miss’ of the Washington line wasn't standing because she couldn't; her legs remained still, a silent testament to the ‘Purge’ that had supposedly cla
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