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Chapter 466: A calculated distraction
Over at the Smith Manor, Adam turned to Elizabeth and Isabella with a wide, bright smile, lowering his terminal."Master Reid just called me personally," Adam announced, the relief evident in his posture. "He is completely fine and uninjured. The military is escorting him back to his villa as we speak, and he expects all three of us there."Elizabeth’s face instantly lit up, a brilliant, excited smile breaking across her features. "I knew it! I knew they couldn't hold him!"Beside her, however, Isabella Heart completely stiffened.Her heart dropped like a stone into her stomach.Marianne moved that quickly? Isabella thought, her jaw clenching as a wave of icy dread washed over her.She really used the Snow Clan's military influence to release him... which means my trade is sealed. I have to leave Haven.The realization tasted like poison.To fulfill her promise, she would have to gather her younger brother, pack her belongings, and return to the golden cage of the Capital to marry a m
Chapter 465: Into the cool evening air
Alistair sat casually in the dim red light, his golden-tinted eyes glowing with a calm, sovereign radiance.He lifted his wrists slightly, the steel handcuffs clinking in the silent room."Well, Captain?" Alistair asked smoothly, his voice dropping into a light, effortless register. "Are we still waiting for the torture expert?"Terrence didn't say a word.His legs completely gave out beneath him, and he collapsed heavily onto his knees before the iron desk, his forehead slamming directly into the cold floor."M-Mister Reid... forgive me!" Terrence whimpered, his previous arrogance entirely erased, replaced by pure, unadulterated terror. "I was only following orders from General Lucario! I didn't know... I swear on my life I didn't know who you were!"Alistair let out a quiet, pitying sigh as he casually flexed his wrists.SNAP.The reinforced steel handcuffs shattered like cheap glass, heavy iron fragments raining onto the floor around his shoes.Alistair stood up, adjusting his suit
Chapter 464: A call from the Southern Heavenly General
On the other end of the line, Marianne’s light chuckle vanished, replaced by a sudden, calculating silence."Alistair Reid?" Marianne murmured, her tone shifting into a sharp, predatory intrigue. "Oh, isn't that the man that managed to defeat the men I sent to pick you up a while back? Why does he need your help now? I'd reckon a man as powerful as him would be able to easily subdue a thousand mortal men.”Isabella’s throat tightened, a cold sweat breaking across her back.She had almost forgotten—Alistair had casually broken the bones of Marianne’s elite enforcers a few days ago when they first tried to drag her back to the Capital.To Marianne, Alistair was not a helpless victim; he was an anomaly."He's staying within the law," Isabella lied smoothly, forcing her voice to remain ice-cold. "He hasn't used force because he understands the political weight behind a military arrest. But if he is pushed too far—if the Seventy-Second Division tries to break him—he won't stay passive. And
Chapter 463: Ladies making moves
Terrence’s expression darkened. “Where is she?”“I have no idea.” Alistair said with a shrug causing Terrence to glare at him. “Don't push me, Mister Reid. I have been given authority to do whatever I want to you to get the information I need. Now, unless you want me to get the best torture expert in the state in this room just for you, I'd advise you to start talking.”Alistair leaned back slightly in the metal chair, the dim red light from the flickering bulb reflecting off his pristine, golden-tinted eyes. His posture remained effortless and majestic, completely untouched by the damp, oppressive atmosphere of the interrogation room."A torture expert?" Alistair asked, his voice soft and smooth, echoing with a quiet, terrifying resonance. "You speak of pain as if it is a currency you control, Captain Terrence. How remarkably shortsighted."Terrence slammed his fist onto the iron desk, the metal screeching under the force as he leaned forward, his face inches from Alistair’s."You
Chapter 462: The reason for his arrest
"Isabella!" Elizabeth spoke the moment the line connected, her voice trembling with restrained fury. "They just took Master Reid!""What?" Isabella Heart’s sharp, commanding voice cut through the speaker, instantly alert. "Who took him?""It was the military—the Seventy-Second Division!" Elizabeth reported, her eyes burning with resolve as she looked at the wooden box of silver needles resting on the passenger seat. "They claimed he was colluding with terrorists!"A heavy, dangerous silence hung on the other end of the line before Isabella let out an icy breath."The Seventy-Second Division belongs to General Andre Lucario… does this mean the Lucario family are involved with the Elite World Group?” Isabella muttered.“We have to do something before Master Reid is harmed. I know we don't usually see eye to eye but we need to work together.” Elizabeth said.“I understand. I think I understand why Master Reid was picked up. Meet me at Adam Smith's manor. We'll discuss our next course of
Chapter 461: Arrested by the military
Elizabeth nodded before proceeding to maintain her focus on the needle. Satisfied with this, Alistair got to his feet, intending to head inside to brew some tea for both of them. However, just then, he paused, his expression shifting as he sensed something approaching. The next moment, several military trucks literally broke down the villa gates, rushing into the compound.The sudden noise naturally shattered Elizabeth's concentration, frightening her greatly. Alistair frowned as he could tell that something was wrong. Just then, armed military men rushed out and got into position, aiming their guns at Alistair.Elizabeth could hardly understand what was going as her breath hitched.“Master Reid, what's happening?” She asked.“I have no idea.” Alistair replied, unsure of what to make of the current situation.At that moment, the one Alistair could only presume was leading these military men stepped out and approached Alistair. “Are you Alistair Reid?” the man gruffly asked.“I a
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