< Chapter 476 Chapter 476 Menu Lennonâs expression was serious as he replied, âThis time, Iâve brought back two groups of mercenaries from abroad. Their training is even more rigorous than those from Nikolasâs military base. With them protecting you and your family, Nikolasâs people wonât be able to harm you again.â
Mariela was taken aback.âMercenaries?â
âYes,â Lennonâs lips pressed together, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes. âI made a mistake before, failing to protect you and your family. Marie, I promise you, nothing like this will happen again. I will protect you.â
Marielaâs eyelids drooped slightly, she felt mixed feelings.
She had wanted to throw out a few sarcastic remarks, but then she remembered how Lennon had risked his life to save her by going alone to meet Nikolas. Then Mariela couldnât bring herself to say them.
Seeing Marielaâs silence, Lennon thought she didnât believe him. His throat tightened, and a wave of bitterness washed over him.
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Soon, they arrived at Lennonâs base.
Angelica had been brought back by Lennonâs subordinate, Dustin.
Dustin was the chief commander of Lennonâs Europe base. At his level, he rarely participated in missions personally; most tasks were delegated to his subordinates. Only extremely important and confidential missions warranted his involvement.
Rescuing a little girl was something Dustin had never done in his over a decade of serving Lennon.
When he received the mission, he was completely stunned.
He asked again uncertainly, and even after receiving Lennonâs confirmation, he still couldnât quite believe it.
Nikolas was a powerful force in Italy, but since Italy didnât restrict firearms, their people wouldnât be hindered there. Rescuing someone wouldnât be difficult.
He could send a reliable subordinate to lead and a few mercenaries and the mission would be secure. There was no need for the chief commander to personally step in.
Despite his questions, Dustin always unconditionally obeyed Lennonâs orders. Since Lennon had given the command, he had no choice but to comply.