The pair maintained their silence for a while, hand in hand.Natalie then gently tugged at Brandon’s hand and looked up at him.
Lowering his gaze to meet Natalie’s,Brandon couldn’t help but smile.”What’s on your mind? Anything you want to tell me?”
His smile momentarily stunned her.Recovering, she blushed and whispered so softly only they could hear,”Brandon,anyone involved with Jeremy poses a significant risk.Please,be cautious.”
Brandon nodded,offering her a comforting smile.”Don’t worry.”
After a moment of silence,Natalie continued, “You’re still nursing a wound.Try not to get injured further.If you find yourself in danger …” Before she could finish,a slender finger gently pressed against her rosy lips.
Placing his finger against her lips,Brandon locked eyes with her,not blinking.
“You’re still nursing a wound.Try not to get injured further.If you find yourself in danger … “
Before she could finish,a slender finger gently pressed against her rosy lips.
Placing his finger against her lips,Brandon locked eyes with her,not blinking.His voice was low and husky.”Are you concerned for my safety,Natalie?”
Brandon’s warm breath brushed against her cheek.Feeling the gentle pressure on her lips, Natalie abruptly pulled away,her ears reddening.
“I…I’m not … “
Watching her slightly flustered expression, Brandon slowly asked,”Really?”
The blush on Natalie’s cheeks intensified.She lowered her gaze,her lips moving as if to speak but no sound coming out.
Aware of Natalie’s natural shyness,Brandon decided against teasing her further,especially in the presence of others.He said with sincerity, “Rest assured.I’ll exercise utmost caution to ensure I return safely to you.”
When Natalie lifted her gaze,she locked eyes with Brandon,momentarily captivated.She stared at him blankly,struggling to articulate her thoughts.
Brandon playfully pinched Natalie’s nose,asking, “Don’t you trust me?’
Regaining her composure,Natalie nodded and muttered,”I trust you … “
For some reason,when she heard Brandon’s pledge,she couldn’t help but accept it wholeheartedly.She didn’t question whether it was reliable or not.
Her instincts reassured her that if Brandon promised something,he would undoubtedly follow through.
Brandon smiled warmly.”Will you wait for me at home?Once I wrap things up here,I’ll return to be with you.”a Squeezing his hand tighter,Natalie stared at him earnestly,responding,”Okay,return as soon as you can.I’ll wait for you.”
Only after seeing Natalie board her return flight did Brandon feel a sense of relief.He then turned to the rest of the group to strategize their approach against Jeremy.
Seated in the conference room,Brandon shared the news that Britton had been working closely with Jeremy Angrily,Garrett spat out,”So this jerk has been pretending to help us all this while,but he was actually secretly colluding with Jeremy and leaking our intel?”
Brandon nodded.As he drummed his fingers on the table,deep in thought,he suggested,”“This explains why Jeremy always managed to escape whenever we targeted his bases.”
Banging the table in frustration,Garrett exclaimed,”It all adds up now!The last time we located Jeremy’s hideout so easily,it was because we didn’t involve Britton,hence he couldn’t tip off Jeremy.”
Laney seethed,”That old man is playing both sides!”
Brandon pressed his lips together,voicing his cold thoughts,”Let’s deal with him later.The priority now is to pinpoint Jeremy’s location.”
Upon hearing this,Laney rose to her feet, murder in her eyes.”The moment we have Jeremy’s exact location,I’ll lead a team to capture him.He dared to harm Natalie;he won’t escape my wrath!”
Observing this,Garrett couldn’t help worrying for Laney’s safety. However,seeing her brimming with righteous anger,he refrained from dissuading her He was merely Laney’s ex-husband,and Natalie was her best friend.He knew Laney wouldn’t heed his advice…
Seeing Garrett on the verge of speaking but holding back,Laney arched her eyebrows and crossed her arms over her chest.”What’s the matter?Do you have something to say?”
Feeling the dangerous aura rolling off Laney, Garrett promptly straightened his posture, shaking his head as he responded with an awkward grin,”No,not at all.I was just admiring how tough you are.You could probably take down Jeremy single-handedly.”
Laney snorted,”Don’t force yourself to say what you don’t mean.’
“T’m not!You’ve always been the best in my eyes,”Garrett retorted,flashing an ingratiating smile After throwing a dismissive glance at Garrett, Brandon coolly turned to Laney.”Calm down first.We should approach Jeremy strategically, not recklessly.He has plenty of unknown substances at his disposal. poisoned if we’re not cautious.”
Laney resumed her seat,nodding composedly “I understand your point.”
Sitting next to her,Frank heaved a sigh of relief, worried that Laney would impulsively launch an attack on Jeremy.Being the weakest among them in terms of strength,Frank was not fond of conflicts.
Glancing at Brandon, Frank cautiously suggested,”Should we first check in with the Darkmoon Assassin Group?We can better plan our moves once we fully understand the enemy’s status.
Laney agreed with Frank’s suggestion,”Mr.
Larson,you could reach out to Harrell for an update.He’s the only one in the Darkmoon who genuinely considers you a friend.”
Brandon nodded in agreement,pulling out his phone to dial Harrell.
Before making the call,he gestured with his eyes,signaling Laney to listen closely to the conversation.As a bodyguard,she could potentially pick up on details that others might miss.
Harrell picked up almost instantly.”Brandon why the sudden call?I thought you’d be occupied taking care of your wife now that you’ve found her.
Smiling,Brandon put the call on speaker and cut to the chase.”Has anything unusual been happening at the Darkmoon recently?’
Harrell was confused by Brandon’s abrupt question,but he answered candidly,”Well, speaking of unusual,there is something …”
Brandon locked eyes with everyone in the room, his voice steady and low.”What’s the unusual event?Please elaborate.”
After a moment of thought,Harrell shared, “There’s a big shot who recently showed up at the Darkmoon.Mr.Scott has been keeping him hidden at the headquarters.Neither Corinne nor I have seen him.Moreover,ever since this figure arrived,the fighters in our underground ring have been extraordinarily energetic,and their combat skills have improved at a rapid pace.…I suppose that’s the unusual situation at the Darkmoon.”
Curiously enough,a mysterious individual had emerged at the Darkmoon Assassin Group around the time Jeremy disappeared.This individual was under Britton’s protection and seemed capable of producing a potent substance After ending the call,Brandon leaned back in his chair,cold eyes narrowed in thought.”It’s nearly confirmed now.Jeremy is in cahoots with Britton,and he’s likely been hiding in the Darkmoon Assassin Group all this while.”
Both Frank and Garrett turned worried gazes towards Brandon.
Catching their expressions,Brandon arched an eyebrow,questioning,”Why are you two staring at me?’
Garrett ventured cautiously,”Jeremy is with the Darkmoon Assassin Group now.What’s your nextmove?Are you going to apprehend Jeremy?”
Brandon snorted,”What’s got you so concerned?
Are you afraid of the Darkmoon’s power?”
Frank exhaled heavily.”Not exactly.We’re concerned about you … “
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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