Chapter 1311
Chapter 1311
Fitch was a man of few words, but even he couldn’t help but let out a string of expletives.
“Damn it
He hurled the coffee mug in his hand against the wall where it shattered into a thousand pieces.
“I need to get out of this country”
Tyler, on the other hand, instantly regained his composure. The Bennitts didn’t have tight connections with the big shots, but
Fitch’s phone was under surveillance around the clock
“If you leave, who’s gonna talk down the guys gunning for lan? I say you stay put. Maybe lan needs your help on the inside. Let’s
wait for him to reach out to us
Both were genuinely concerned for lan
Fitch it up a cigarette, his eyes gathering storms of frost
Maja oblivious to the chaos her departure had stirred, woke up four days later
Her sense of smell had sharpened oddly, so she immediately noticed the air wasn’t the same as in Greenfield Gardens.
On high alert, she felt around with her hands.
Sensing someone beside her, she turned towards the soft breathing
“Who’s there?
Kdidn’t wear his mask this time, speaking in a gentle tone.
“Welcome back
A chill ran down Maja’s spine How did she go from Greenfield Gardens to waking up next to this man?
Tan personally handed you over to me, Maja. Your mind’s been filled with nothing but young love, but he’s after something
greater
“What do you mean?
K chuckled softly rising to pull back the curtains.
The sunlight outside was brilliant, shining over one of North America’s most prosperous areas.
“You’re set to be the future leader of BK, a shadowy organization that could bring danger to Greenfield, even to the nation. Why
else wouldn’t he find a well–matched and settle down?
Maja fell silent, her trust in lan unwavering
She remembered his words, to live well, that he would fight to see her again. Her fists clenched under the covers, and when she
looked up, her eyes betrayed shock
bitterness
“I dont believe it‘
“Before handing you to me, he spoke with Bernard. You know who Bernard is, right?”
Maja fell quiet again, her head drooping
The man patted her shoulder
“You’ll regain your eyesight in a month. Then, I’ll teach you how to be a proper leader”
“What about Lillian?”
No one knows why the Holy Daughter vanished Once you’re in charge, you can use BK’s power to investigate–provided you
earn my approval
Maja’s grip on the bedsheets tightened
“What do I need to do for your approval?
be tough, but I won’t let you die. Also, here’s a secret. lan’s a fugitive in his own country now with an international warrant out for
him He’s no longer the i
CEO He’s a suspect”
Maja had planned to lay low and secure her position but the news made her shudder uncontrollably
She wanted to ask. Why? What happened to tan back home?
But her resulve silenced her. The man was likely testing her to see if she could remain calm at the mention of lan
#ter palms rwany bled from clenching
Right now I just want to secure my leadership and find out what happened to Lillian
The man leaned in close scrutinizing her face for any sign of decet
Maja, F11 trust you for now You haven’t let the Holy Daughter down even if you’re no match for her
Majas lashes fluttered down suppressing her turmoil.
“Why the I’m a chaid of misfortune
He chuckled after a pause How do you know you’re ondary? being chosen (
Maja detected the brush off in his voice
She said no more leaning back in quiet reeche
Thinking of a twisted her heart with pain
“Are you rested a time to head to the training gounds
His tone was indifferent no trace of pity for her blindrets
Maja had made her mind and nodded without hesitation
She would overcome mary ship and wat for tanto nd har
He was her chosen man, and no