The Wrong Woman

Mila seemed to grasp the situation. Her eyes brimmed with tears as she tightly held Zach's hand. "Grandpa, Nate's plan means that once he rescues you, Avery can be arrested."

"Yes," Nathan confirmed.

A sigh of relief escaped Zach, tears shimmering in his eyes as he nodded in acknowledgment.

That evening, Mila stayed by Zach's side at the hospital until nightfall. While he was mostly unharmed physically, the confrontation at Memorial Heights had left him shaken up with minor injuries due to his age. Concerned for his well-being, Nathan arranged for a comprehensive medical check-up for Zach and ensured he received the necessary care. The hospital could also provide him with additional security.

At the frontiers, in the satellite monitoring room at the base, dozens of expansive screens showcased an array of satellite data. At station 28, two personnel were engrossed, monitoring and typing swiftly. Hugo's voice echoed in the room. "Isn't the Hoffis family's fortune enough for you? How could you be so greedy and naive? Falling for a mere 28 billion."

Avery countered, "It's not just about the money. It's the prime location of Norvania's most luxurious estate. It's priceless. Anyone would desire such a property."

With a smirk, Hugo retorted, "Yes, it's priceless. That's why someone as covetous as you fell for it. Now, our most significant leverage is gone. What's your plan?" Avery dismissed his concern. "We still have three more cards to play, don't we?"

behave. Don't ever contact them again. If our remaining leverage

"Why?"

you has probably bought him Every word and every action

scoffed, "You're overestimating

defense general as mere mortals is futile. Isn't the untouched

continued, "Despite our spotless records, we face spending restrictions.. Isn't

hundreds billions for the Hoffis family, yet we're only allowed to handle minor matters. It's like working for them without

defiant. "He can't be that formidable. Those around me have been

insignificant; power is what truly matters. Nathan can

"Do you mean Nathan is using

it's not just intimidation. It's recruitment, espionage, turning someone into