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.

astray far beyond the

the military’s attention right after he started doing business. It seemed like he

Ms. Stovall but not Mrs. Fuller. He’s been trying to draw the line with

make myself look more relaxed. “I didn’t notice much.

I sensed a sharp gaze

swallowed and bit my lip, trying hard to hide my

felt like a century. To my

of the foreign business is indeed high, but the risk is equally high. It’s not worth it to lose the entire enterprise for

will go back to the

for 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 us

of you. You’re such a wise woman

me because of Uncle