Though they might alert the enemies, that was the most suspicious area in the entire base."Okay." Janus then ordered his men to enter that area.Soon, the sound of hand-to-hand combat could be heard, but Janus's men still prevailed, successfully entering the passageway thereafter.Meanwhile, Jared was standing outside, waiting for updates.After twenty minutes, Janus reported, "Mr. Johnston, it's in here."Jared's eyes lit up. "Look at the chips and see if they've been removed before.""On it." Janus proceeded to do so and responded after a while. "Not for now. But five of them are missing, and their whereabouts are unclear."With that said, Jared figured that the mastermind had obtained the new system and was perhaps experimenting on it."According to Nicole, if you activate the droids, they will return to their manufacturer."These robots were not produced yet, so the system that had been implanted in them served as a failsafe that would make them return to their manufactur
Those words left everybody perplexed. These robots were returning to their place of origin!"Don't move, or we'll shoot!" The henchmen stood in front of the robots to stop them from leaving as they knew how important they were to their boss.However, one of the Braves stepped forward and broke the henchman's gun into two pieces. "Firearm detected. Initiate emergency response system if safety is compromised to neutralize the threat."As soon as the Brave had uttered those words, its eyes instantly emitted a ray of red light as if it had activated combat mode!It was then that Ara and Bara arrived on the scene, and were shocked by what they had seen.They could not believe that the Brave had activated combat mode!"What should we do?" Bara looked at Ara in shock.Ara gritted his teeth and said, "Do you know how important these robots are to the chief? We can't let them leave!"After saying that, Ara turned to his men and ordered, "The switch is behind their necks! Turn them off!"
The henchmen began shouting. Some of them who had climbed on top of the Braves were left severely injured by the spinning blades! Some of their arms had been cut off, and some of their legs had been slashed in half! The sound of them wailing echoed across the whole base!Ara and Bara were shocked when they saw the weapons on the Braves. They ceased worrying about the robots at once as they were desperate to save their men!"Open fire! Open fire!"At that moment, as the enemies were focusing on attacking the robots, Jared gave an order. "Janus, bring your men in and reboot the robots that had been switched off. Take cover behind the robots and get out of here with them!""Got it!" Janus immediately hid between the robots as soon as he had received the order.The Braves received Nicole's signal and shifted their priorities to protecting the invaders. With that directive in their system, they bolted for the main entrance of the base.The chief in the command post had also heard the
Shattered glass flew everywhere at that instant, with the chief's subordinates immediately shielding him from the glass.However, the chief was very excited. "Haha. Good! This is fantastic! I'm curious to see how intelligent they can be!"Meanwhile, there was a chaotic battle going on outside the command center!Jared was waiting for Janus at the entrance. He thought Janus and the robots would arrive at the entrance and his mission would be over soon.However, it was then that he noticed five robots plummeting down from the sky before rushing toward Janus and his men!"Take cover!" Janus ordered upon noticing it.His men immediately hid under the robots.However, as soon as the five robots landed, they began behaving as though they knew where Janus's men were hiding. The robots dragged them out and threw them violently on the ground!"Ah!""Puh!"Janus watched as his screaming men were hurled onto walls and cars. Blood came spurting out of their mouths and they were all soon
They were being attacked in all directions!"Damn it."It was obvious that the five robots had been reprogrammed, and the new program that she had installed did not receive any signals at all. Clearly, the person who had done this had blocked remote access to the robots. This meant that the five robots had to be terminated.Nicole switched her electronic watch on again and activated its optical keyboard. Then, she began typing in the air.The few big men standing beside her were shocked. Even though they had no idea what she was doing, they could tell that it was something very important. Nicole made some modifications, and in no time, she installed a new language into the units that she could still gain control of!Jared was about to be surrounded by the terrorists from the outside when, all of a sudden, the Braves around them paused for three seconds before they uttered, as if they were sentient, "There are five rogue robots! Destroy them!"Every unit under her control then beg
Suddenly, the other Braves launched an assault on the three modified units. They went out of control as they were about to be torn apart!"Change of command! Attack all belligerents!" The three robots began destroying other robots recklessly upon receiving the order.However, one of the three robots already had its arm torn off, and the other two units had sustained severe damage on different parts as well.Still, the professor could not afford to worry that much, as he could still fix them if they were just broken; he would not be able to do anything if the robots were completely destroyed.It was then that Nicole saw what was happening from afar.She was surprised to learn that the enemy had a genius in robotics like that too. She did not anticipate that they had hired a person who could rewrite the robots' program on the spot!Then, she modified her command script again.Ten robots then proceeded to launch a counterattack. "Work together and destroy the rogue robots!"Howeve
The professor was stunned. "No!"If the Braves were destroyed, all of his hard work would just go to waste. However, the chief could not be bothered to give a damn any longer. He had poured his blood and sweat into this base for over a decade. If this place ceased to exist, then it would all be over for him.Not caring about the professor anymore, the chief immediately bolted out of the room with some of his men in tow.The professor panicked. He quickly ran to the computer and attempted to crack the system of the other robots to gain control over them.However, there was nothing but pandemonium out there.The robots were attacking mercilessly, and damaging the base severely. As of now, the command post was already strewn with countless corpses.When the chief ran out, Ara and Bara hurried over and said, "Chief! These robots have gone rogue! What should we do?!"In response, the chief yelled, "What else can we do?! We destroy them! Protect the base!""Yes, chief!" Ara and Bara
In the face of something as powerful as the force of a tank, we'll be crushed if we rush over!" one of Nicole's men anxiously yelled. "We must stop him!"Nicole knew this fact all too well, but it was not an easy feat to stop a tank. Charging over recklessly would only damage their robots further. She made an attempt by instructing some of the robots to cut the tank's chain with an electric saw. However, the tank, careening wildly, proceeded to break their blades in two."Damn it!" Nicole gritted her teeth.Glancing over at the robots that were already on the top of the tank, as well as the barrels nearby, an idea dawned upon her at once.At that exact moment, Ara spotted the enemy reinforcements at the base gate through the camera."There are enemies at the gate! Fire the cannon!" Ara instructed."Yes, sir!" Ara's subordinates loaded the shell, while he aimed the cannon at Jared.Janus saw the situation clearly and screamed over the radio, "Run, Mr. Johnston!"However, there w
"Let's go, it's time to head down. The ceremony will start soon."The group laughed and talked as they left the bridal suite. Jared and his friends, Spencer and Preston, were also guided out by everyone.Now, only the family of four remained in the bridal suite, getting ready for their big entrance."Mommy, it's almost time. Let's get ready," Nolan said, pulling on Nicole's hand.Nicole gently patted Nolan and Lana's cheeks, whispering, "Okay."As she made to stand, Jared extended his hand toward her. Lifting her gaze, she caught Jared in a moment of elegance, his charm unmistakable. A smile bloomed on her face as she placed her hand in his.With a gentle tug, Jared drew her up, his touch tender against her palm.In a swift move, he pulled Nicole into his arms, his other hand circling her waist to pull her close.As Jared looked at Nicole, admiration shimmered in his eyes. "You look truly beautiful today," he remarked."Daddy, Mommy is beautiful every day," Lana chimed in, til
Nicole laughed off the debate between Lulu and June, saying, "Both are lovely. I'm happy with either."Both sets of jewelry were beautiful, and she felt that either would do."Exactly. Nicole will shine in anything," Cindy said, picking a set. "Let's go with this one."Lulu gave June a victorious look. "Told you this was the one."Cindy then suggested, "Why not wear this for the ceremony and switch for the reception? That way, we use both.""Great idea," June agreed, smiling at Cindy's suggestion.Nicole smiled. "Sounds perfect."With everyone agreeing, the stylist went ahead with preparing Nicole.Lulu watched Nicole, amazed by how calm she seemed. "Aren't you a bit nervous?" she asked. Lulu remembered her own wedding jitters.Nicole bit her lip, a hint of nerves showing. "I'm more excited than anything," she admitted.She had been looking forward to this day, ready to face the future with Jared with hope and joy."Just finished," the stylist announced, stepping back to adm
"Do you think I don't want to meet someone? I just haven't found the right person," Gary said somewhat resignedly. He had long regarded Nicole as just a friend."Why don't we just try the dates our families set up?" Ryder suggested, calm and collected. He figured since finding someone on his own wasn't working, maybe arranged dates could help. In their circles, it seemed like good matches were meant to be."Arranged dates don't sound great. You hardly know the person. Are we really okay with deciding to spend our lives together like that?" Preston wasn't too keen on the idea."Emery's doing pretty well with it, you know," Ryder said confidently. "I trust our families. They wouldn't set us up with someone terrible. They've probably made sure we'd be a good match."Gary thought it over. "You might be right. Our families aren't just trying to make deals; they want us to be happy."As Gary and Ryder seemed more into the idea, Preston was still unsure. "You guys are serious?""Why not
Jared held Nicole close and looked at her. "After we get married, we'll move to the estate," he said.Their future home would be just theirs.He thought it was good for Nicole to spend more time with her family since she hadn't been with them for five years. But they knew they would move to the estate later."Okay," Nicole said, nodding. She was happy Jared made the estate close to her family, so she was okay with moving.Jared gently touched her hair and kissed her...****Time flew, and soon it was Nicole and Jared's wedding day.From the morning, San Joto was alive with excitement. Everyone was talking about Jared and Nicole's wedding.Politicians, business leaders, close friends, and business partners all came to wish the couple well.The Riddles were busy welcoming the guests, making everything look amazing."Patricia, hurry up, Charlie's here," Ellar called out as he spotted Charlie. He quickly got Patricia to come and greet him. Max, hearing the fuss, came over too.C
"You really need to rest. You shouldn't work for the next few days. Stay home and rest. A bride has to look her best," Gloria said, looking at Nicole and making the decision for her."Bride!" Nicole was surprised because she hadn't talked about any wedding yet."Yes, now that everything is settled, it's time for your wedding with Jared," Gloria said, deciding firmly. She used to think it was best for the kids to decide for themselves, but after several delays, she felt waiting longer made no sense. The wedding should happen soon."I was thinking that too," Jared said. They had planned the wedding after solving the Everett problem, but then they found out Lawrence had hurt Nicole in the past, causing more delays. Now, with everything sorted out, they saw no reason to wait. The wedding was the next big step.Nicole looked at Jared and, with a smile, agreed, "Okay." Their wedding had been waiting for five years; it was time, with no need to wait any longer."That's so cool, I'm the f
Patricia felt a mix of reluctance and happiness as she prepared to part ways with Charlie.Jared glanced at Charlie and said, "It's about time for us to board." He tenderly held Nicole's hand and led her toward the boarding gate."I need to go through the boarding procedures too," Patricia said, biting her lip. "You must find happiness as well.""I will," Charlie assured her with a gentle smile, giving her a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "You've grown up, too. You don't need to cling to me anymore. I believe Ellar will take great care of you."Patricia nodded, then, leaning closer to Charlie, she whispered, 'When Mr. Johnston and Ms. Riddle get married, make sure you bring my future sister-in-law back with you.' Caught off guard, Charlie playfully scolded her, "You little rascal."Doretta, standing not too far away, overheard Patricia's whispered words. Her cheeks turned even redder."Let's go," Patricia announced, then turned to Doretta, adding, "We'll meet again.""Goodbye,
Lying in bed with Nicole cradled in his arms, Jared whispered gently, "Sleep for a bit.""Mhm." Finally feeling at peace, Nicole smiled slightly, and she quickly fell asleep.As Jared listened to her soft breathing, his eyes softened with affection, and he too closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.The next morning, as the group got ready to head back to San Joto, Zane and Doretta came to say goodbye."I still have things to finish here, but I promise to be at your wedding," Zane said with a big smile."And I'll be there to wish you well, Nicole," Doretta added.Saying goodbye is always hard, but everyone knew they had their own journeys to continue."Great, we'll see you in San Joto," Nicole said with a bright smile."It's time to go," Zane said, knowing they couldn't wait any longer without risking missing their plane."I've got the paperwork," Patricia said, ready to help with the travel documents for Jared and Nicole. Then, looking at Charlie, she asked, "Need help with
Nicole was quiet, thinking about everything. 'If I hadn't remembered everything, maybe Lawrence and I could have stayed friends. But after finding out about the airport, it's impossible...'Not only had she regained her memory, but she had also learned about the airport incident. Lawrence had gone to great lengths to prevent her from returning to San Joto."Thanks for saving me before, but you also hurt me. We're even now," Nicole said calmly, looking at Lawrence like he was someone she didn't know anymore.Jared squeezed Nicole's hand gently. "Let's go."They decided to leave the rest to Zane and head back."Wait." Lawrence's voice stopped Nicole. He sounded almost like he was begging. "Please, don't tell Nolan about this."Nicole paused, then said, "I won't tell him. Not for you, but because I don't want Nolan to see how bad people can be."With that, Nicole walked away with Jared.Lawrence sat down, watching her leave, with mixed feelings."Let's go too," Patricia said to C
"Your robots don't work anymore," a voice said, sounding very pleased. Then, a person came out from behind the crowd, looking pretty proud of himself."Carl!" Nicole was shocked to see him. 'It's Carl!'"It's been a while." Carl smiled and waved at Nicole.Carl had come as soon as Zane told him about the problem. He couldn't just do nothing when Nicole needed help.He didn't expect them to act so soon, which is why he was a little late. But he was still in time to help. Carl was surprised by Lawrence's robots at first, but luckily, the weapons he brought, which he had been working on for years, stopped the robots. This was a big help to everyone."We really need to thank Carl; we would have been in big trouble without him," Zane said, feeling relieved.Zane had asked Carl for help, hoping it would make them more likely to win, but Carl ended up being very important."Thank you," Nicole said with a warm smile. It was nice to see an old friend again."No need to thank me. I'm jus