"Lena Hughes?" Jackalyn asked uncertainly."That's right, it's me. I'm not dead. Isn't that unexpected? Now let Victoria go!" Victoria again."Who's she to you?" asked Jackalyn."That's none of your business. Let her go and don't appear outside."Also, I'm not going back either. Otherwise, everything you've taken from me, I'll take it back in the same way!""Lena, do you still think you are part of the Hughes? How long has it been since you've left?"The Hughes have changed long ago. Even if you return, there's nothing you can change!"Lena laughed and said, "The blood of the Hughes runs through my veins, so of course I'm part of the family!"As for you, who do you think you are? If you've really taken control of the situation, then you wouldn't have constantly tried getting me assassinated all these years. "If the things you did get exposed, not only will you lose everything you currently have, but you'll also be hunted by the Hughes."Jackalyn, think clearly. Would you b
Due to Sienna's death, Jackalyn was greatly affected and became irrational. She was heedless of the words of those around her.She looked at Sebastian whose opposition was the greatest out of everyone on board."Weren't you always advocating 'a life for a life?' She killed my daughter. She even killed so many people who were under the Hughes, yet she does not deserve to die?"She should die a horrific death. If you disagree with me, then I won't help you stabilize the overall situation of the Hughes either!"She thought of Sienna's final cry of "Mom" before she died and could not control her feelings at all.Benjamin. Lena. She couldn't care less.Sebastian glanced at Victoria who was leaning by the cabin door.Someone said, "Mr. Harper is openly taunting the Hughes. His presence is a threat to the Hughes. His elite squad hasn't arrived yet, so let's take this opportunity to get rid of him once and for all!"Victoria looked at the people who were whispering to each other and ha
Victoria used all her strength to try spitting out her gag, but it was stuck firmly in her mouth. She tried until her cheeks were stiff, but she was unsuccessful.However, the ropes on her feet had loosened.She watched as the ropes on her legs fell off. She realized something and exerted force on her hands.As long as her hands were free, then she could take the gag out of her mouth and notify Benjamin and the others.As she struggled, she ignored her discomfort and opened her eyes. She was by the cliff. The cliff was very tall and looked steeper than it did from the helicopter.Beneath it was the sea.The rope around her hands loosened due to her hard work. Her heart leaped with joy. She looked up and saw Jackalyn who had stuck her head out.She could use the rope to get back into the helicopter. As long as she was fast enough, she would have the chance to overpower her.That thought flashed through her mind. She closed her eyes and gathered her strength.On the helicopter,
Benjamin glanced at the cliff Victoria had fallen from. He did not hide, nor did he move. His eyes were empty and held no fear.He raised the gun in his hand and shot it twice.The first bullet met Oscar's bullet head-on. The friction caused by the bullets lit up the night.The second bullet overtook the first bullet and hit Oscar, who was watching the two bullets collide, in the chest.The colliding bullets broke apart in mid-air. Shrapnel flew everywhere. The sharpest piece hit Benjamin in the abdomen.Blood burst forth, but he stood still. Not even his brows furrowed.It was as if he was not hit by the piece of shrapnel with a tremendous force. It was also as if he had gone numb."Mr. Harper!""Ben!""Benjamin!"The already busy crowd rushed toward him with all their might."Mr. Hughes!"Oscar was hit in the chest by Benjamin's bullet. He put his hand on his chest and vomited some blood. He took two steps back and was supported by someone.He could not even stand. He lo
"Ms. Frost, Victoria has fallen!"Waldo observed Victoria's plummet, his voice strained and tremulous."Fly over and land!"Lena's complexion shifted drastically. Without a moment of hesitation or sorrow, she decisively issued a command.The helicopter, originally moving at a leisurely pace, surged like a released arrow toward Victoria's falling point. As it neared the falling area, it slowed down gradually.Lena glanced at the occupants inside the helicopter. "Everyone, except those in the cockpit, disembark and search for her!"Following her command, Lena swiftly plunged into the sea.Within moments, a dozen individuals dove into the sea to search for Victoria.Waldo, addressing Ruby, instructed, "You, stay on the helicopter. Keep a vigilant watch for any signals from Victoria in case she needs assistance …"The probability of this scenario was extremely low. Waldo then remarked, "Victoria fell from above, and we are certain to find her."If someone located her and signaled
Will closed in on Jackalyn's helicopter, initiating a mid-air battle.Initially, Jackalyn held a slight advantage, but Will's reinforcements quickly arrived.The two helicopter teams simultaneously attacked, resulting in a dramatic collision in the skies.While Jackalyn's helicopter pilot demonstrated impressive skills, Will's team proved equally formidable.Soon, Jackalyn's group found themselves falling behind.As the helicopters collided, fiery explosions erupted, instilling a sense of fear with the constant risk of imminent crashes.This was all part of Will's strategic plan.His objective was to compel Jackalyn's team to abandon their helicopters and make an emergency landing.Before Will's arrival, Sean had strategically positioned a group, including Regalia's elite team, in Yrinas.This move significantly increased the odds of success in countering Jackalyn and her accompanying forces.…The helicopter jolted violently, and inside, Jackalyn experienced another harsh t
Will gave the order and swiftly launched himself into the air, his parachute deploying on his back. The others followed suit, jumping one after another.Both teams reconvened at the forest by the cliff.Will's gaze lingered on Sebastian, who stood beside Jackalyn, for a brief moment. Sebastian surveyed the surroundings, relaxing his furrowed brows."Where's Benjamin? Did he not make it?""Is he dead?" Jackalyn blurted out, a mixture of anticipation and reluctance evident in her voice.Sevyn interrupted, "Tsk, Mr. Harper? You should worry about yourself before worrying about him. Your time's running out, fast."Will looked at Sebastian and responded, "Mr. Harper didn't join us."Sebastian's aristocratic demeanor softened, his eyebrows unfurrowing. "I'd like a private conversation with you."Sevyn rebuffed, "There's nothing worth discussing. As Mr. Harper stated, you're responsible for Mrs. Harper's death, so it's going to be an eye for an eye."You bunch of scoundrels not only
Benjamin's untreated wound had escalated into a severe infection, accompanied by a rising fever.Yves was on the brink of desperation.He knelt beside Benjamin, pleading, "Ben, let someone tend to your wounds and at least eat something. You can't continue like this. Your body won't be able to take it. Ben, Mrs. B—"Yves had intended to assure that Victoria would be fine, but the words eluded him.Three days had passed, surpassing the crucial 72-hour golden rescue window.Even if they found her, it was likely a cold, waterlogged corpse. Yet, they hadn't even found a body.Yves couldn't shake the thought of the worst possible outcome.He understood that Benjamin had likely considered the worst-case scenario but couldn't come to terms with it.Unable to offer further reassurance, Yves sat on the ground, biting his lips. This very same man had tears streaming down his face, his sobbing intensifying with each passing moment.Choked up, he embraced Benjamin and let out a heartfelt w