When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Chapter 1724 Real Purpose

I did not know how to react to his apology. They did not owe us anything, and they had even agreed to protect us as a tactic to gain our trust. In other words, it was just business. Now that they failed to protect us, they would not be able to make any request either.

Despite that, I still expressed my dissatisfaction. “If your men opened fire in the last few seconds, John would still have his arm.”

Benson did not seem to be bothered by my statement. “The black man did not have any weapon, and he did not harm the victim’s life. According to the law, we can’t open fire.”

That was the part I hated the most about the military. They were always bound by the rules. I feigned a smile. “I understand. You’re also in a tight spot.”

Benson did not respond to me as he shifted his gaze elsewhere.

After a while, he finally cut to the chase. “Ms. Stovall, do you know about Ashton Fuller’s recent activity?”

As Benson was in charge of the drug enforcement at the border, I understood his purpose right away.

like Nathaniel had led Ashton astray

right after he started doing business. It seemed like he could not hide the traces in whatever he

he’s been addressing me as Ms. Stovall but not Mrs.

my posture to make myself look more relaxed. “I didn’t notice much. He’s been busy with the company,

a

swallowed and bit my lip, trying hard to

seconds felt like a century. To my relief, Benson eventually turned

but the risk is equally high. It’s not worth

too confident with himself and thinks that he can handle everything himself, but he always makes mistakes. After the crisis ends, I will go back to the company and manage it. Nonetheless, earning foreign currency is indeed a good way to profit. However, it is more important to contribute and help to boost the country’s economy.

companies that do foreign business to go under the radar. After all, the government would not wish to see resources going to the other countries. If one were able to prove its patriotism, the officials usually would not nitpick the company. I thought it was appropriate for

slightly. “No wonder Mr. Louis thinks so highly of

approves me because of