Chapter 1531: Chapter 1531

Chapter 1531:

Excited voices greeted Thiago and Alina as they approached, but the soldiers’ enthusiasm evaporated in the next instant, as if doused by a sudden downpour.

Thiago’s sharp gaze swept over the crowd, silencing any lingering whispers. His tone was as cold and precise as a blade.

“I’m Thiago Montgomery, and I’ll be your squad leader during this training. Let’s not waste time. I’ll now outline the training plan and ground rules.”

The seriousness on the soldiers’ faces deepened, and Thiago continued without missing a beat, “The training will be split into three phases, each lasting a month. At the end of every phase, ten participants will be eliminated. Only ten will remain to qualify for this top-secret mission. Is that clear?”

A ripple of confusion broke through the crowd before someone dared to speak up.

“Excuse me, sir, but aren’t there only twenty of us here? How can thirty people be eliminated in three months?”

Harlee smirked, her tone sharp and deliberate.

“Because there will also be twenty female soldiers training alongside you. Don’t you look down on women? Let’s see who’s left standing—more men or women!” Her words sliced through the grounds like a whip, leaving an uneasy silence behind. The air grew heavy as shame flickered across every face.

Lionel’s face reddened the most, but he stepped forward without hesitation.

“We will follow all arrangements!”

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The others quickly snapped out of their shock, voices echoing in unison.

“We’ll follow the arrangements!”

Harlee looked down at the soldiers, her expression calm but firm. She knew they still believed, even now, that no matter how many female soldiers joined the training, the final selections would only come from their ranks. She was determined to prove them wrong.

In Kareem’s office, the twenty female soldiers selected for training stood at attention. For most, this was their first visit to the central military base, and the excitement in the room was palpable. These women hailed from elite units, and when they received their orders that morning, the news had left them stunned and exhilarated. Missions like this rarely went to women. Rumors had been swirling about a female instructor at the base, and they had secretly hoped this might be their chance to break new ground. Now, that hope had turned into reality.

Each of the twenty female soldiers stood tall, pride radiating from their faces as they waited.

Suddenly, the door to the office opened, and Harlee walked in wearing military boots, exuding command. Her eyes were slightly frigid, yet full of authority.

Harlee strolled into the room with a calm that could silence a storm. Her gaze swept over everyone like a lighthouse beam cutting through the fog before she settled into her seat. With almost mechanical precision, she lowered her head, typed out another message to Rhys, and hit send.

“Is the situation very tricky?”

Rhys hadn’t replied to two messages in a row, and Harlee couldn’t help but feel a twinge of irritation. Her brow furrowed slightly, and around her, the air seemed to chill as her expression grew sharper. The twenty female soldiers nearby caught sight of Harlee’s frown, and a ripple of unease passed through them like a stone dropped in still water.

Harlee set her phone down casually and glanced up, her cold, piercing eyes scanning the group of female soldiers. Her serious expression was already gone, replaced by her usual composed demeanor.

The female soldiers, however, couldn’t suppress their amazement as they got a proper look at Harlee. For a moment, they seemed stunned. She was breathtakingly beautiful—so much so that it was almost disarming. For women who had spent years immersed in the rough grind of military life, seeing someone like Harlee, their new instructor, was a welcome change.

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