Chatper 1309

Chapter 1309

The two bodyguards had already climbed into the car, one assuming the role of driver.

K said nothing his gaze lingering on the suit jacket draped over Maja’s form

Maja was now deep in slumber

Ian simply stood there, watching the car disappear from view, his eyes flashing with a sharp intensity.

He turned to Fitch behind him.

“Where’s Enc” he asked

“He’s been detained Fitch replied “He still refuses to hand over the chip Grandpa Bernard is starting to lose his

patience.

That chip was literally a lifeline for Patric, who certainly wouldn’t give it up easily.

Once surrendered, Patric would never be able to leave that confined space, forever living under the watchful eyes

of Bernard’s men.

lan climbed into his own car parked nearby

Im going to get Eric from Grandpa Bernard

Fitch’s pupils contracted sharply, his hand snatching at lan’s car door.

“Tan” he said urgently personal feelings aside, national interests always come first. Do you really think Grandpa

Bernard will take your side? Eric is under the microscope of other nations too How could Bernard possibly hand him

over to you? And even if he did, do you think Eric would just comply and let you pull the strings? Eric isn’t the man

he used to be. If anything happens to him while he’s in your custody, it could be a devastating blow to the country”

lun simply glanced at him, signaling with his eyes.

“Get in

Fitch fell silent

They had known each other for years and were well aware of each other’s temperament.

The car headed straight for the secret zone

As they approached, the glint of sniper rifles reflected in the roadside, a clear warning.

Any sign of trouble and both of them would be taken out in the car

lans vehicle was special today, marked with a small flag upfront, granting them access to any confidential area.

Upon reaching the grand hall, lan pushed through the doors without hesitation.

Several high–ranking officials seated inside all frowned at his entrance.

But lan walked straight up to Bernard

“Grandpa Bernard, I need to speak with you‘ he said

Bernard, clad in a sharp tweed suit, gestured for the others to leave.

Once the room was empty, he set down his cup of English breakfast tea

“Your actions just now could have gotten you shot several times over” he said sternly

The meeting in the grand hall was of high importance, potentially affecting a string of upcoming decisions. Intruders

could be accused of stealing national secrets

“Grandpa Bernard, I need Eric I need him by my side

Bernard eyed him gravely

lan, because of your covert status in North America, I stand with you. But to the others, you’re insignificant here.

Your brother is their focus. They d sacrifice you for a heartbeat, do you understand? As one of the state, I can’t just

hand over such a test subject. The secrets he cares could change the fate of a nation.”

“Grandpa Bernard, I’m begging you”

Bernard had a soft spot for lan, having watched him grow up, a friend of lan’s late father, Holden, and appreciative

of lan’s military conduct. It was. Bernard who Holden, had arranged lan’s secret missions abroad, bypassing others.

Now with Halden gone, only Bernard knew lan’s secret identity

Frowning Bernard rose to leave

lan desperate followed him out

“Grandpa Bernard, Eric is the only one who’s been inside that research base. If I could go in there with him again, I

know we’ve lost many brilliant minds there, but we must try The base still exists. Enic just got lucky escaping We

know too little about it. Just grant me this, let Eric stay with me, and I will uncover the truth”

laris plea was rapid following Bernard out into the downpour

Bernard too was angry now

lan, stop this nonsense I cant hand over such significant intel to you, even if I wanted to

lan knelt down

Grandpa Bernard”

But Bernard didnt even glance back, leaving him in the rain

Fitch, holding an umbrella, stood behandlan

“Tan, go back.” he said “Even with Bernard’s trust, he

such a critical time, everyone wants stability”

lan remained kneeling uttering only one sentence

Fitch, go back without me

Fitch knew then, lang mind was made up

The downpour lasted two days, and for two days lan knett

take such a risk. One wrong move, and he becomes a villain of this nation. Besides, his position is covered At

11.22

At first, Bernard passed by without a paunE

on the second stemtoon seeing late uhyridding figure bu benign

With a black umbrella and kin tasari tai

tan was soaked to the bone, his fign front with Bln from the colt men de