Chapter 868:
For reasons he couldnât explain, a mix of dread and apprehension overwhelmed him, as if an inevitable event loomed close.
However, upon rising to scan the area carefully, Kiaan noticed no visible changes.
He could only steel himself and focus his attention on the two possible directions from which an intruder might appear.
Kiaan had already circled the area four times without discovering anything out of place, assuming that Harlee hadnât yet tracked down this location.
He began to suspect he had overestimated her.
Her reputation, it seemed, was far greater than her actual capabilities.
Kiaan believed Hale had been captured because of his own foolish infatuation with Harlee, and it had little to do with Harleeâs competence.
Blinded by his emotions, Hale had been so focused on chasing after Harlee that he neglected everything else.
After confirming the absence of immediate danger, Kiaan exhaled deeply, the tension in his chest finally easing.
His initial plan had been to collaborate with Harlee for a chance to survive.
But now it seemed wiser to take the billion in cash she had gathered and flee on a boat bound for Uwhor.
Resolved, Kiaan began dismantling his phone, ensuring no trace of evidence remained.
Ten minutes later, hidden among the dense shrubs, Kiaan stared in shock as Harlee strode confidently through the main gate.
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How had she managed to locate the hideout in under an hour? Even if she had prior knowledge of the kidnappersâ whereabouts, arriving so quickly and with such composure seemed impossible. Was she unconcerned about Jose and Belindaâs safety? No, that couldnât be true. If she didnât care, she wouldnât have come.
Did she have an alternate strategy in place? This thought made Kiaan burrow deeper into his hiding spot, remaining as still as a predator lying in wait. If his side emerged victorious, he would step forward.
But if Harlee prevailed, he planned to stay concealed until the coast was clear.
At the gate, a man in black froze when Harlee appeared. Terror filled his wide eyes as she advanced steadily.
He was one of the few who had interacted with Harlee before and understood how deadly her skills were.
Even if every man here fought together, capturing her alive was unlikely.
The man in black felt his hands quivering around his weapon, and he couldnât muster the nerve to point it at Harlee.
Despite the meticulous planning, he hadnât foreseen Harlee walking straight in with such composure. Through her unfeeling, detached stare, he could already foresee the grim outcome that awaited both himself and his men.
The man in black couldnât wrap his mind around it. Why was Harlee so bold? They had already taken Jose and Belinda, yet Harlee remained so audacious. What had gone wrong? What had he missed? His mind swirled in confusion, unable to grasp why Harlee was so fearless or how he might salvage the situation.
Then, a sudden thought struck the man in black. Jose and Belinda were still in their grasp.
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