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Chapter 172 Too Late to Back Out
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Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 173 Gruelling Work
Elias turned, setting his gaze on Harriet, who had sprinted to him and snapped a salute. ‘I’m at your command, Major General.’‘Lieutenant Colonel Daniels.’ Elias returned her salute, a sliver of a smile playing on his lips. ‘Gather all officers ranking captain and above for a briefing. I want a comprehensive rundown on the current border situation.’‘Consider it done.’With Elias’s orders, Harriet sprang into action, convening a swift and concise meeting to orchestrate the impending battle.Seated at the head of the briefing table, Elias cast a cool gaze in Harriet’s direction, his question crisp, ‘Update me on the latest.’Harriet meticulously laid out the situation, her voice steady despite the weight of her words. ‘Kurtazagg’s spiralling into chaos. The violence is escalating, rioters gaining traction. Border merchants have turned arms smugglers, wreaking havoc between Kurtazagg and Engalia. We’re hitting back, trying to stem the flow. But they’ve escalated too—mercenaries are swa
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 174 Old Acquaintances
‘I’m heading to check on the cholera patient,’ Callie said.Her promise to the boy had been delayed by her demanding schedule.Finally freed up, she wanted to ensure he was doing better.‘All right, I’m running on fumes. I’ll take off first.’ Wendy yawned once more before making her way to her accommodations for some well-deserved rest.Entering the isolation ward, Callie found Jamison tending to the boy.The boy turned, his eyes alight with recognition. ‘Doctor Hawthorne!’Jamison’s gaze followed the boy’s, landing on Callie.She gave a small nod of acknowledgement before approaching the bed. ‘Dr Garcia, how’s he doing?’‘No more vomiting. His condition has stabilised,’ Jamison replied, sliding his stethoscope into his coat pocket.The boy’s pallor hadn’t completely lifted, but at least his expression was less tormented than it had been in the morning.Gratitude filled his voice as he addressed both Callie and Jamison. ‘Doctors, thank you. I’m feeling much better.’Callie leaned in,
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 175 Prejudice
Elias’s large hand enveloped Callie’s small one as they made their way to the medical staff’s dormitory.The night sky, dark and adorned with starlight, held a breathtaking beauty.The occasional flicker of distant flames was a stark contrast to the tranquillity, a reminder of the harsh reality of war.Elias’s warmth seeped through her skin, spreading its comforting embrace.Despite the harsh conditions, Callie found solace in his company after a strenuous day.They reached the dormitory entrance, a walk that was far too short in Elias’s view.Standing there, holding hands, he couldn’t suppress his yearning any longer.He pulled Callie close, kissing her passionately.But it was a short-lived kiss.Elias reluctantly released her before his desire could spiral out of control. ‘Goodnight, Callie.’‘Goodnight.’Elias swiftly departed, not daring to linger.Callie watched him leave.Once inside, she was greeted by a rudimentary setup.The space was sparsely furnished, two small rooms with
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 176 Shadowfire
Harriet knocked on the door.‘Come in!’Entering, Harriet handed a report to Elias. ‘General Westwood, this just came in. In about an hour, there’s a firearms transaction scheduled at an abandoned warehouse. We’re unsure about the scale of the operation.’Elias glanced at the report before him. ‘Got it. Tell Lemuel to assemble twelve Special Forces soldiers downstairs in ten minutes. You stay here and keep an eye on things.’The authenticity of the report was still uncertain, but it couldn’t be ignored.Kurtazagg’s border was rife with criminal activity, and it was a key market of the Shadowfire Syndicate, which was responsible for nearly eighty per cent of arms and drug trafficking in this region.Elias’s mission was clear: take down Shadowfire.‘Understood, General Westwood.’ Harriet saluted.Elias stood, grabbed his jacket, checked his ammunition, and left the room to meet with the team.In ten minutes, the team of Special Forces were ready.The armoured vehicle pulled up, Elias ta
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 177 Puppeteer
Lemuel recalled the woman he saw earlier, remembering her wily grin and lethal motions.‘Sir, if a mercenary’s involved, then this mission...’ Lemuel’s voice trailed off.‘Gets more complicated,’ Elias affirmed with a slight nod. ‘The fact that Shadowfire could hire Inga implies an extravagant sum offered.’‘Then why did you…?’‘Why did I let her go?’Lemuel nodded.‘Because Inga isn’t the strategist; she’s a consummate executor. The true puppeteer is the mastermind behind the scenes. Unless we capture the real leader of Shadowfire, eliminating Inga alone won’t suffice.’Lemuel’s expression grew more solemn with Elias’s insight.The armoured vehicle continued its course, yet an abrupt burst of flames disrupted the tranquillity.In mere seconds, an earth-shattering explosion resounded, and mushrooming smoke billowed, forming a cloud above the distant fire.The ground trembled, fissures spreading across the turf.Unprepared for the sudden upheaval, Lemuel, who piloted the armoured vehic
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 178 Unexplained Grudge
Callie could see the weight Suthat carried at such a young age, the burden of a reality that demanded maturity beyond his years.‘Just focus on resting now,’ Callie advised, hoping to ease his concerns. ‘The turmoil at the borders won’t last forever. The future of this place rests on young shoulders like yours.’Suthat nodded. ‘I will, Doctor.’A sudden thought seemed to strike him.His expression grew more serious. ‘Doctor, have you resolved things with the other male doctor?’It took Callie a moment to realise he was referring to Jamison.She had no ready answer for the boy.Try as she might, she couldn’t fathom why Jamison harboured such an unexplained grudge against her.Callie thrust both hands into her pockets. ‘There’s nothing to resolve, since I didn’t fight with Dr Garcia.’‘But something’s not right between you two, isn’t it?’ Suthat insisted. ‘You’re not quarrelling, but neither are you talking to each other.’The boy was perceptive.Callie, however, didn’t want to dwell on
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 179 Two Dr Hawthornes
Concerned that Angelia’s elbow could be fractured, Jamison swiftly guided her towards the X-ray room.Once the X-ray procedure concluded, he tenderly lifted her, carrying her to a bed in an empty ward.Angelia’s eyes were cast downwards, concealing her emotions.She looked so vulnerable and delicate, with her small, tear-streaked face framed by cascading curls.In an attempt to comfort her, Jamison spoke in a soothing tone, ‘I’ve reviewed the X-ray, Dr Hawthorne. Fortunately, there’s no fracture in your elbow. The pain you’re feeling is due to muscle strain, and it’s quite swollen and red. It should improve in a few days.’He produced a bottle of medication to aid blood circulation and extended it towards her.However, Angelia remained motionless, not reaching out for the medicine.Jamison, concerned, asked, ‘Dr Hawthorne, are you alright?’Angelia slowly raised her tear-stained face to meet his gaze, her voice quivering, ‘I...’As Jamison looked into her eyes, he realised he couldn’t
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 180 Jamison’s Warning
‘Give it to me,’ Jamison demanded abruptly.‘I can handle it myself,’ Callie insisted.Impatient, Jamison snatched the tweezers from her hand.‘Hey!’‘I’ll take care of it,’ he declared.Jamison proceeded to suture Callie’s arm, noticing that the wound had become slightly inflamed, likely due to her delayed treatment.A troubling thought crossed his mind—she must have been injured during the blast, which was almost two hours ago.He demanded, ‘Why did you wait so long to treat it?’Callie winced as he worked on her arm. ‘I... I didn’t think it was that serious.’Jamison probed further, ‘I’m the overall in charge at the infirmary. Why didn’t you inform me when you got injured?’Callie didn’t look at him. ‘I didn’t want others to know about my injury.’Jamison had a pretty good idea of whom she meant by ‘others.’He pressed, ‘Elias?’Callie bit her lip but remained silent, confirming Jamison’s suspicion.‘Why are you afraid of Elias knowing?’ Jamison asked with frustration. ‘I thought y
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