Tension rose.
âWho is this now?â Furrowing his brows, Ryan asked through clenched teeth.
If only he and Justin had not carried out the operation hastily. Otherwise, Ryan would have brought
more reinforcement. At least, they would not be outnumbered.
The chief was no threat to Ryan. Even Savrowâs mayor would step on eggshells in Ryanâs presence.
âHow old are you? You sure canât hold yourself together when you encounter a tiny issue.â
Dr Drew side-eyed Ryan, the cigarette jutting from his lips bobbing in hyrhythm with his speech, but his
grip tightened on the gun in his hands. defeat
It âIt doesnât matter who comes along. Be it one or a millith them.â
Thatâs true.â
Ryayamnodded, and then the realization hit him. He frowned. youguÅustansult me?â
Drevewhimistled. âThat took you.â
Ryanawasamuming. He could not stand Drew, beat him, or argue with him.
Bella and thehalothers.soon realized that all entrances and exits to the parking lot were blocked.
Two rows of guards in royal uniforms barged in and formed neat lines on either side. Their presence
filled the air with tension.
The chief hid in a corner in a fluster and saluted with a stern expression.
âTsk. Weâre expecting a VIP, it seems.â Drew whistled.
âI think the royal family is involved. As far as I know, people within the royal family cover up for the local
arms dealers. The corruption is pretty bad in Terranova.â
Though looking grim, Asher placed his firm and tender hand on Bellaâs shoulder to offer assurance.
âDonât be scared, Bella. No matter who comes our way, I will let you walk out of this safe.â
Bella drew a deep breath and put her hand over Asherâs. âNo. We walk out of this together. Iâm no
longer the little princess who knows nothing, Ash. I can protect you too.â
âOh, I forgot.â Asher smiled affectionately. âOur little sister grown up.â
He could never see Bella as more than a child, though.
As the fancy sedan pulled to a stop, the guards respectfully op the doors on either side of the car.
Someone stepped out of the car on the left and right side of the cal
A beautiful woman, dressed in a long, blue silk gown, embroidered with flowers and dripping with
jewels, came out of the left. Her wealth was evident in her opulent attire.
âYour Highness.â
As everybody saluted on one knee, Bella and the others felt brought back to medieval times.
A figure gracefully stepped out from the right.
The stunning woman carried herself with grace and authority.
Her slender and curvaceous figure complemented the simple, white haute couture outfit well. She wore
a green brooch trimmed with white, sparkling diamonds on her chest.
The brooch was a personally designed birthday present from Alexa.
The woman treasured the gift.
The chief bowed as the queen approached while holding the hand of the woman.
âMadam First Lady!â
It never occurred to the chief that the queen was close frien the First Lady of Sentania.