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Chapter 191
Suzanne lowered her head and grumbled weakly, “It’s fine. I don’t have
work anyway. I’ll just treat it as a vacation and head back after a few days.”
“Why don’t you rest for a while more, Mrs. Morrison? We’ll be there in about an hour.”
Suddenly reminded of Lucas‘ injuries, she asked anxiously, “Is Lucas alright? Are his injuries severe?”
Cole
mediately turned solemn. “Quite, but his condition is stable now. General Morrison is watching over him in the hospital.”
Suzanne didn’t think he would be so loyal. She didn’t expect him to care so
deeply just because a subordinate got hurt.
“How did he get hurt?” she asked curiously.
Cole thought about it for a bit before replying, “A batch of our weapons was stolen while it was being transported to the military base. Lucas was in charge of this incident.”
He continued. “He tracked the weapons to drug traffickers in the neighboring country, Muzat, a few days ago. He disguised himself as a buyer along with another soldier and went undercover to investigate.
“Unfortunately, their cover was blown, and they were pursued by the drug traffickers. In order to get Lucas to safety, the other soldier sacrificed himself.” His voice grew heavier, and he almost choked on his words.
Suzanne was angry. “Why not have someone wipe out their drug den? Even if they didn’t take our weapons, drug traffickers all deserved to die.”
Cole replied, exasperated, “If they committed the crime in Norvania, then we could’ve done that. However, this was in Muzat. For political reasons, we can’t just take them out unless we can find concrete evidence.”
She understood now. She felt anxious but couldn’t do anything to help.
It was late in the night when they reached the Norvanian Military base. Cole sent her to Nathan’s dormitory since they were husband and wife.
At four in the morning, the dormitories were quiet and deserted. The lights were dim. Other than the two soldiers standing guard, there was only the sound of chirping crickets.
The room door was gently pushed open and shut. The moonlight outside seeped through the window, adding a soft glow to the otherwise pitch–black room. As of heavy, exhausted footsteps gradually approached the huge
bed.
A man’s muscular body sat on the bed. He propped his forehead up with his hands and slumped over. A wave of sadness washed over him–heavy and depressing.
Then, he leaned backward onto the bed and fell on top of a soft body.
“Ouch.” A pained whimper escaped the woman’s lips.
The man abruptly shot up in shock. He turned to look at the woman in the moonlight.
Suzanne was startled awake by a weight on her stomach. She sat up with her hand, clutching her abdomen, and stared at the man in front of her.
The moonlight was dim, but she could somehow make out the features of
his face.
The pair were both stunned.
Why is Nathan back? Wasn’t he in Phoenicia with Lucas?
Rubbing her eyes, she felt nervous. She wanted to speak but didn’t know
what to say.
Nathan beat her to it and broke the silence. “Why are you here? Did I hurt you?”
“No.” She pulled on the blanket and explained softly. “I fell asleep in the backseat. Cole didn’t realize and drove all the way here.”
Nathan’s lips curved up into a small smile of relief. “If you’re not in a hurry to head back, why not stay a few days? I’ll be quite occupied for the time being. I won‘
ave time to go get the divorce finalized.”
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Suzanne’s heart ached. He must’ve had a lot to get done to rush back at this
hour.
“It’s alright. The matters you need to attend to are more important. I can tend to myself.” She scooted toward the other side of the bed to make room. “It’ll be dawn soon. Hurry up and get some rest.
Nathan was afraid she’d be disgusted by him and tried to stand up. “I’ll go take a shower.”
She pulled on his wrist. “You don’t smell. Just take a shower tomorrow. Hurry up and sleep.”
He lay down obediently, and she pulled the covers over him before lying He lay down obediently, down next to him. Her sudden gentleness left him slightly dumbfounded.
A while ago, she was distancing herself, giving him the cold shoulder and adamant about divorcing him. Now, she was a gentle, loving wife who cared about his health and wellbeing.
Women are impossible to understand. He couldn’t fathom it and was puzzled.
Nathan turned to lie on his side and stared at her sleeping face under the moonlight. Her breathing was light, and the faint scent on her body.
enveloped him, making his heart skip a beat.
All his fatigue vanished in an instant.
The next morning, Nathan woke up in agony after three hours of sleep.
He gradually opened his eyes and realized why he felt that way as he looked at the woman lying on him.
Half of Suzanne’s body was pressed against him. The soft feeling of her body was alluring. She was in shorts, and her leg rested on top of his
abdomen, coincidentally resting on top of his sensitive parts.
Nathan felt hot all over, and his breathing became rough. It took every inch. of his willpower not to act on his instincts.
“Suzy,” he grumbled with a raspy voice and gently pushed her leg aside.
Just as he pushed it away, she shifted it back to its original position, still half asleep. It pressed painfully against his private parts.
“Mm.” He furrowed his brows and exhaled painfully.
The next second, he immediately turned over and had her pressed under
him.
Suzanne woke up in a daze. She was met with Nathan’s handsome face as she opened her eyes. He stared fixated at her with a burning gaze.
Her breathing quickened, and her chest heaved. She was so nervous she couldn’t utter a word. All she could do was stare bewilderedly at him.
What was going on?
Why did he pounce on her?
What does he want to do?
She could clearly feel his strong desires, which was horrifying.
Suzanne was so anxious she became incoherent. “W–What do you want,
Nathan?”
Nathan desperately willed himself to not give in to his urges. “Your sleeping position was off, so I helped you adjust. You kept clinging onto me,” he
rasped out.
She felt incredibly guilty. “I’m so sorry, I didn’t know. I didn’t mean to.”
Nathan continued suppressing his painful urges and got up. He ran his hand, through his hair and marched speedily toward the bathroom.
Suzanne was so shocked that she was frozen in place. She stared at the ceiling with mixed feelings and a whirlwind of thoughts running through
her head.
A man’s natural urges had nothing to do with love, surely?
The physical reaction he had earlier and his hot gaze felt like he was going to eat her alive. His eyes were filled with desire.
Did hemat like her touching him despite such a strong reaction? Then, … sound of water splashing came from the bathroom.
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Half an hour later, the bathroom door was pushed open.
Sat at the edge of the bed, Suzanne looked over.
Nathan’s hair was damp as he walked out in a white shirt and long pants. He looked refreshed.
His gaze was still warm, and her face warmed up at the sight. She hurriedly picked up the clothes beside her and headed toward the bathroom.
As she w 1 by him, he grabbed her arm.
Suzanne paused.
Nathan’s eyebrows knitted together as his eyes slowly looked at the white dress in her hands. It was the dress she wore yesterday. After showering last night, she had washed and hung it up to dry.
At the moment, she was wearing Nathan’s sleepwear.
“Don’t you have any other clothes?” he asked.
She looked at the dress and said, “I washed it yesterday, and it’s all dry now.
I can wear this.”
“Change into another.”
“Why?”
He let go of her hand. He hesitated for a few moments, not knowing what to
say.
Upon seeing his darkened expression, Suzanne guessed, “Do you think it’s embarrassing for you if I’m seen in public in clothes like this?”
Nathan stared at her irritated expression and anxiously tried to explain,
That’s not what I meant, I…”
There were many men in the military, but there were female employees too. When the soldiers‘ wives came to visit, they also dressed in sexy and
attractive clothing.
So why wasn’t it okay for her to do the same?
Suzanne turned angrily and threw the clothes on the bed. “I won’t wear it. Are you happy now?”
“I’ll get someone to send over some clothes,” Nathan said gently.
She proceeded to knot the corners of her shirt. It immediately became more ade it fit better. Then, she picked up her phone and turned to
hali
stylish an
leave.
He swiftly caught up with her and gripped her arm to pull her back. “Where are you going?”
“Morning run. Breakfast. Walk around,” she snapped irritatedly. ”
Anywhere. I just don’t want to stay here with you.”
Her words were like a double–edged sword, hurting both the receiver and the person who said them.
His face immediately fell. There was a stabbing pain in his heart. He slowly let go of her hand as his eyes turned blank.
Suzanne left the room without a moment’s hesitation. She walked out of the
military base and strolled unhappily along the main road until she reached a bustling market.
It was filled with all sorts of shops and goods for sale. Local merchants were bustling about. It was extremely lively.
Suzanne snapped pictures as she walked about.
She headed to a boutique, bought a new set of clothes with local designs, and changed into them.
After an entire morning of sightseeing, she had taken a bunch of photos and bought some local art pieces.
She came across a small accessories stall and was stunned by the intricate and beautiful pieces displayed on the table. She couldn’t help herself and reached for a pair of fake diamond rings.
“Feel free to try them out if you want!” the owner of the stall said
enthusiastically.
She picked it up and gently put it on her ring finger before lifting her hand to admir
nder the sun. The ring wasn’t the best quality, but it looked
extremely nice nonetheless.
At that moment, she had mixed feelings. Her joy was laced with grief and sadness. She couldn’t tell if she was upset. She just felt sour and
claustrophobic.
“These come in a pair, and there’s one meant for men too. They go for 201 dollars a pair. Would you like to buy them?”
She shot him a bitter smile before slowly taking it off and putting it back in the box. “I’m sorry, I don’t need this right now.”
The owner continued in high spirits. “20 dollars is a bargain. And they look really nice too.”
Suzanne nodded apologetically at him again. “Sorry, I’ll think about it for a bit more.”
“15 dollars, I can’t go any lower,” he bargained painfully.
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Suzanne shook her head and turned to leave.
“I’ll give it to you for 10, lady,” the man yelled behind her. “I’m not making any profit here. You can’t possibly not afford 10 dollars, right?“.
Suzanne roughly rubbed the spot where the ring had been. She felt extremely frustrated as she walked away with tears in her eyes.
She didn’t have the courage to buy the ring even if she was being berated by the shop o
“. It wasn’t about the money, and it wasn’t like she didn’t want to wear the ring, either. If she’d bought the ring and wore it by herself, she’d think that her marriage was pathetic and sad.
She left the market.
There were a bunch of bikes by the side of the road that acted as cabs. Not daring to get on any of them, Suzanne stood by the side of the road to wait
for the bus.
With her beautiful face and attractive figure, she attracted the attention of many passersby.
Suddenly, a car drove past her and stopped about a few feet away from where she stood. Shortly after, it reversed and stopped in front of her.
The window rolled down, and two men leaned over. They whistled crudely and said, “Do you need a ride, beautiful?”
She politely declined, “No, thank you.”
“Get in, I’ll send you home.” The man smiled gleefully as he eyed her.
Sensing danger, she immediately turned and walked toward the bustling
market.
The men quickly got out of the car and tried to force her inside.
“Help!” She struggled against them profusely.
One of the bikers wanted to come to her aid but promptly backed off when one of the men pulled out a dagger.
He could only watch as Suzanne was kidnapped and dragged into the car.
She didn’t think someone had the gall to kidnap a married woman off the street like that in this law– abiding society.
She struggled for a while in the car before they forcefully subdued her and took her phone. As the car drove toward a small path in the woods, she gave up her figl I stayed calm, waiting for the right opportunity to escape.
The car drove on for quite some time and sped through uneven terrain. After what seemed like a long journey, they emerged onto the main road.
Suzanne spotted a sign that said “Muzat Borders” and immediately panicked internally.
Muzat borders? She’d been kidnapped to the drug nest in the neighboring
country.
No wonder they had the gall to kidnap women in broad daylight–they were a bunch of lawless drug traffickers!
The car arrived at a heavily guarded community in the forest.
Peeking out the window, Suzanne saw armed men patrolling the area. Moreover, there were a lot of obstacles in place. The entire area was fenced up securely. They even had poppies growing in open areas.
The car stopped in front of a wooden house. Several people were seated in the huge gazebo. Upon being brought there, Suzanne felt like her chances of survival were slim.
“Boss,” the man dragged her out of the car and yelled gleefully. “I saw a
pretty lady on my way back from deliveries. She looked like your type, so I brought her to you.”
They roughly shoved her into the gazebo.
Her breathing was erratic–she was anxious and afraid.
Suzanne tried to remain calm as she looked at the men before her.
Four men sat around a huge wooden table. The bald one in the middle had a huge head and tattoos that spanned from his scalp to his neck. He looked menacing and disgusting.
The other three looked intimidating and had sharp gazes.
The table w
lled with bags of white powder and tools for testing.
Suzanne swallowed nervously.
The bald man stared at her for a moment before the corner of his lips curved up. He looked gleeful. His eyes glinted lecherously, making her skin crawl with disgust.
“What do you think, boss?”
The man in question nodded in satisfaction. “Where did you get such a beautiful woman?”
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“Norvania.”
“Holy shit, I like her.” The bald man stood up and couldn’t wait to put his hands on her.
Before he got out of his seat, a huge hand suddenly pressed on his shoulder.
“I quite like this woman, Mick. Why not let me have her?”
Suzanne looked toward the man and froze in shock.
The man had refined and handsome features and a tall build. He was dressed in a cool black outfit. He even looked a bit like Nathan Morrison.
“I thought you were impotent, Liam? There are tons of women who serve you, and you don’t even spare them a single glance. Why are you so into this. one?”
Liam smiled shallowly. “I’m perfectly normal. I just haven’t met a woman I actually like.”
Mick, the bald man, smiled and patted him on the shoulder. “Alright, I’ll hand her to you when I’m done with her.”
Liam stood up promptly and insisted, unwavering, “I’ve never asked you for anything, Mick. I actually quite like her and can’t wait any longer. Could you let me go first?”
Liam was never one to fool around with women. So, they were all amused at the sight of him becoming so eager at the moment.
Mick glanced at Suzanne and sighed. “Alright, who wouldn’t want this woman when she looks so pretty? She must be used. Just give her back to me when you’re through with her.
“Go ahead.” He patted Liam on the shoulder.
Liam picked up a cigarette from the table and approached Suzanne. He yanked roughly on her arm and dragged her into the hut at the side.
Suzanne was terrified. Tears were brimming in her eyes as she frantically looked around, trying to look for an escape.
In a place as heavily guarded as this, her chances were close to zero. She might die here today.
In the room, Liam locked the door and threw her onto the bed.
She immediately scrambled up and got on her knees with her hands held together, bring. “Please let me go,” she cried. “I can give you money, please.”
Liam took out a cigarette from the box and leaned on the shelf, lighting it up lazily. The sharp features of his side profile were extremely good–looking.
“Make noises,” he said curtly.
“What?” Suzanne froze.
He took a deep drag of his cigarette. “Moan, scream, struggle and cry. Do you understand?”
Suzanne’s face grew hot. Her chest constricted as she realized what he was trying to do and felt his kindness.
However, it didn’t help that she didn’t know how to do any of those things. She was afraid it wouldn’t sound real.
“I don’t really know how.”
He threw the cigarette on the floor and stomped it out. He then said mockingly, “You don’t know how? Was that guy that bad in bed?”
Suzanne was confused. “What do you mean?”
Liam closed the distance between them in an instant. He pounced on her and held her firmly in his embrace. Then, he buried his head in the crook of
her neck.
His sudden movements scared her, and she started struggling against him.
“No… Please don’t do this…” she cried out.
Liam did nothing more than that. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, “Don’t stop. Just continue making sounds like that.”
She didn’t dare to stop. Her body stopped resisting, but she continued crying and yelling.
“Where did
come from?”
“My husband works at the Norvanian Military. I went to the market to look around and got kidnapped.” she replied between sobs.
He shot her a cold laugh. “Out of everyone, why did it have to be you? Talk about bad luck.”
Her body shivered violently, and she anxiously blinked away her tears. She took a deep breath and calmed down before asking, “Do you know me?”
Liam turned toward her and lay on his side. He propped his head up with his hand and stared at her.
“Chubs, right?”
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Suzanne was dumbfounded.
Liam's face fell. "Can't recognize me anymore 'cause I've gotten more handsome?"
Her heart shuddered, and she shook her head.
He pinched her round cheeks in one swift motion. "My name is Liam."
She shook her head again.
The man sighed and sat up. He rubbed her head and said softly, "Don't be afraid. With me around, nothing will happen to you."
"Do we know each other?" she asked.
He shot her a bitter smile. "It's bad enough that you forgot what I look like, but you don't even remember my name? You heartless thing."
She sat up abruptly. Her vision was blurred from her tears. "I lost my memory three years ago. Do you know me? Please tell me who I am."
He looked at her quizzically. From how lost and nervous she looked, he could tell she truly didn't remember.
"Aren't you Hoffis? Sally Hoffis? Nate calls you chubs."
Suzanne stared at him in shock for a while before shaking her head again. "I don't know who I am," she said. "But I'm not Sally Hoffis. She's currently in Phoenicia." Liam pinched her cheeks again.
"Ouch, that hurt." Her hand swiftly shot to her cheek, and she moved away, glaring at him.
"You're not Chubs?"
She shook her head.
"Then you really resemble her. Your features are the same. You just look a tad bit skinnier."
"A lot of people have said I look like her when she was younger," Suzanne said with a sigh.
He pursed his lips and stared at her for the longest time. He then asked gently, "Did you marry Nathan Morrison?"
"Yeah." She nodded.
"Then you're definitely Chubs," he declared as he got up from the bed to light another cigarette. "He won't marry anyone except Chubs."
Suzanne just recalled and processed his name. "You're Liam Morrison?"
He didn't reply. His expression was grim as he slowly lit his cigarette and took a drag. He exhaled a puff of smoke and glanced at his watch.
"Keep making noises. Don't let the people outside think I can't last in bed!"
She resumed, but her voice was stiff.
Liam sighed, exasperated. "Didn't Nate teach you anything when you were already married? He must really be incompetent."
Suzanne's face grew hotter by the minute. Liam had no filter at all. She lowered her voice and asked, "Why are you here, Liam? Can you get me out of here?"
"I can't get you out."
"Then what?" She was incredibly anxious. "You can't possibly stay here with me forever?"
"I just sent word. Let's wait for an hour or two. See if Nate sends someone for you."
Suzanne knew that wasn't possible. This wasn't Norvania. Nathan had no power here. He couldn't possibly send enough forces to surround the place. If he didn't send enough, they wouldn't be able to get in at all.
"This is Muzat, not Norvania, Liam. Because of political reasons, Nathan can't save us," she said nervously. "Can't you think of something?"
Liam gazed deeply at her. He thought about it for a moment and said, "I heard you were accepted into a famous school in Sunterland, Chubs."
He continued, asking, "Do you know chemistry? Would you be able to separate Diacetylmorphine from a mixture with impurities?"
She wasn't sure but nodded anyway. "I know a bit of chemistry. I could try."
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After two hours, Liam opened the door.
A couple of men with guns stood there.
"Not bad, Liam. Is the woman still standing after being in there for so long?" one of them teased.
He shot him a shallow smile. "What are you guys doing here?"
"Mick had us come over to see if you're finished with her. If you are, we'll bring her over to his room."
His face darkened slightly. He looked back at the room and said, "I'll bring her myself."
"Alright," the two said in unison.
Liam was deep in thought for a moment before he turned and walked back in. He then came out with Suzanne in tow, yanking her roughly by the arm.
Suzanne's hair was tousled, and her clothes were disheveled. She lifted her head and glanced at the sky toward Norvania in fear.
She didn't know if she could rely on Liam to make it out of there alive. She'd only hoped that Nathan got the message and was looking for ways to save her.
In front of the wooden house, Mick's eyes glistened at the sight of Liam dragging Suzanne over to him. A smug grin was plastered on his face.
"How was she?" he asked casually as he smoked a cigarette.
Liam smiled lightly at him in return. "Very nice. Thank you, Mick."
The latter stood up and yanked on his trousers. "My turn."
Suzanne's heartbeat quickened, and a wave of disgust washed over her.
Liam's gaze darkened, and he opened his mouth hesitatingly. "There's something better than sex with the woman, Mick."
"What?"
Liam eyed the woman at his side. Her body was trembling, and there was cold sweat on her forehead.
He made up some elaborate lie to try and buy her more time. "I just asked her. Turns out this woman is a chemist from Sunterland. She's able to fix the batch of goods that we previously got."
The bald man stared at Suzanne dumbfoundedly. "She is?"
"Yeah, why not let her have a go?" he suggested.
Mick didn't hesitate at all. He rubbed his greasy head gleefully and said, "Let's bring her to the warehouse."
Suzanne was brought to the warehouse.
Upon seeing the sheer size of the drug-manufacturing factory, she was rendered speechless. Anger bubbled within her.
How many people would this kill?
In the warehouse laboratory, Mick pointed at a bag of powder. "Give it a try."
She shook her head and calmed herself down. "I don't take drugs."
"I'm not asking you to. This thing kills people. We don't know what's mixed up in it. It explodes when it comes in contact with water."
He walked over and threw a handful of it into a cup nearby. In an instant, the water inside the cup bubbled up, and there was a small explosion. It wasn't huge, but it was terrifying nonetheless.
Everyone took a step back in fear.
Suzanne, however, grew extremely curious. She approached with interest and picked up a bit of the powder, rubbing it between her fingers.
She observed the powder in her hand carefully. It felt like it started to generate heat as soon as it came in contact with the skin. A faint smoke was being emitted as well.
It was her first time seeing such a strange chemical reaction.
She became strangely excited. She'd completely forgotten that she was still in a hell-like drug den with danger crawling everywhere, and that she was holding a toxic substance in between her fingers.
She was only interested in the chemical reaction in her hands.
Suzanne repeatedly rubbed the powder between her fingers. The more she did it, the more it hurt. It even burned her fingertips red.
If someone were to inhale this, they'd most certainly die.
"How much of these things are there?" she asked.
"Two tons," Mick replied.
The amount made her blood boil. She hated these people.
"Get me a microscope."
Someone immediately brought a microscope over.
Suzanne started examining the substance thoroughly. She grew more excited as she worked. Her entire focus was fully on the task at hand. Everyone was watching her.
As she worked meticulously, someone experienced said in a low voice, "She's quite the professional."
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Liam felt extremely uneasy. He didn’t think she would be able to get this
done when someone with more than ten year’s worth of experience in drug- making couldn’t. He only wished she could drag out the time for as long as possible.
“The impure mixture contains sodium and a substance similar to rubidium, she said in a low voice as she continued her research. “However, rubidium can’t come in contact with air or water, or it’ll explode.
“This is th st time I’ve encountered such a strange new element. Give me some time. Let me figure this out.”
No one understood a word she said and looked at her skeptically.
Suzanne noticed their doubtful glances, as well as the unfriendly and perverted gazes that were directed at her body. She knew that she needed something to prove herself, or these people would never believe her.
She picked up some of the powder and placed it in a bottle. Then, she added a certain substance to the mixture and placed it over a fire. She was swift
and skilled with her actions.
Then, she added the powder into the water.
Assuming it’ll explode again, everyone took a step back. But the explosion didn’t take place.
Liar stared at Suzanne in shock.
Mick was ecstatic. He rubbed his head and laughed, “No wonder you’re a scientist from Sunterland– You got it fixed so quickly. This is great.”
Suzanne cast Liam a nervous look. He shook his head subtly at her and shot her a knowing look.
She then said softly and carefully, “Although I fixed the part where it
explodes when in contact with water, this substance is still extremely toxic. You’d die immediately if you inhaled this.”
The bald man walked toward her, and she stepped back in fear. She looked at him cautiously.
He patted her cheek and said, “Pretty lady, if you help me fix all two tons of these goods, I’d not only set you free, but I’ll pay you as well. Of course, if you’d like to join us, I’d welcome you too.”
Suzanne knew better than to trust the words of a drug trafficker. She
squeezed a stiff smile on her face and nodded. “Thank you.”
Suddenly, u. were gunshots outside. Suzanne was nervous, and her heart started beating violently. She stared outside in shock.
Everyone tensed up and immediately rushed out with guns.
Liam handed her his pistol and said anxiously in a low voice, “No matter who it is, as long as they threaten your life, shoot them immediately. Understand?”
She was extremely anxious. “Is Nathan here for me, Liam? Have the Norvanian forces come?”
Liam led her outside. “It could be Nate, but it is most definitely not the Norvanian military.”
She started panicking. Did Nathan come alone to get himself killed?
Outside the warehouse, there was smoke everywhere, and gunfire continued incessantly.
Mick was joining the fight with his subordinates.
One of them approached the pair with a machine gun and asked, “Where is your weapon, Liam?”
“Who are they?” he asked solemnly.
“Mercenaries.”
The corner of his lips turned up. He couldn’t use the Norvanian military, so he paid to hire mercenaries instead.
Liam was amazed by the lengths Nathan would go for Suzanne.
He brought Suzanne to a hut and shoved her into a closet. “Protect yourself, Chubs,” he said, patting her head with a grim expression.
“Where are you ing, Liam?”
He didn’t reply. After shutting the door firmly, he left.
In the dark closet, Suzanne could hear the endless sound of gunfire outside. She trembled in fear. Terrified and anxious, she didn’t move an inch.
She was drenched in sweat, and her eyes welled up with tears. She couldn’t believe that she was hearing such horrifying gunshots in this era of peace.
She was worried about Liam, and even more worried about Nathan. She couldn’t tell what was happening outside.
The fight continued intermittently ‘till nightfall.
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Muzat forces were evidently formidable. That was why it was difficult to breach.
Suzanne didn’t dare to let down her guard.
All of a sudden, the door to the room was pushed open.
Upon hearing the loud noise, she gripped the pistol tightly, and her body stiffened. Her heart rate spiked, and cold sweat ran down her back. She perked her ce and listened as the footsteps drew near.
“Suzanne.”
She heard the sound of a calm and light voice. Her hand on the pistol trembled. She assumed she was hearing things due to her anxiety, and she tried to calm her erratic breathing,
“Suzanne.”
Nathan’s voice rang out once again. This time, she was certain she wasn’t hearing things.
She promptly pushed the closet door open and was met with a familiar shadow of a man. The moonlight streamed in through the window, and she could vaguely make out the outlines of his face.
All of Nathan’s fears and worries dissipated as soon as he saw the woman. hiding in the closet. He was extremely relieved.
Suzanne immediately broke into tears. She rushed out of the closet and headed straight into his arms.
“Is it really you, Nathan?” She hugged him tightly and buried her face in his
warm embrace.
It felt unreal yet comforting at the same time.
Nathan hugged her firmly and kissed her forehead upon closing his eyes. His erratic heart was still aching.
He was so afraid of anything happening to her after she was abducted and brought to Muzat.
Every second of it agonized him. Hence, when the mercenaries couldn’t subdue the area after a day, he simply couldn’t wait any longer. He snuck in alone and located Suzanne based on an anonymous tip.
“Don’t worry, it’s me.” He breathed deeply. His voice was low as he
comforte her gently, “I’ve come to bring you home.”
Suzanne gradually calmed down in his embrace. She sniffled and lifted her
head to look at him.
“How did you get in here? They have a lot of advanced weapons. Their firepower is nothing short of our own.”
Nathan took her hand and walked toward the door. “I’ll tell you later,” he
said in a whisper.
It was pitch black outside. The sound of gunfire persisted into the night.
Under his lead, the pair weaved through various obstacles and dodged the enemies who were engaged in gunfights. Every step of the way was dangerous and nerve–racking.
When they reached the back of the warehouse, Suzanne pulled on his hand. ” Wait, I want to destroy the drugs in this warehouse.”
He leaned against the wall and kept constant watch on their surroundings.” I didn’t bring any explosives. We can’t.”
“No need for explosives. We just need to shoot a bullet at the goods, and it’ll go off on its own. This is a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity.”
Nathan smiled and patted her head. “What are you going on about? Don’t be so naive.”
“Trust me, it’s true,” she said earnestly. “Liam had me posing as a scientist and brought me to their warehouse to take a look at the goods.
“I found out that they were all mixed in with two highly flammable and explosive chemical elements. Moreover, one of them was something new that is similar to rubidium. It’ll explode if it comes in contact with water or
fire.
Nathan furrowed his brow slightly. “Liam who?”
“Your brother, Liam Morrison.”
Nathan’s irises widened in shock, and his entire body stiffened.
“You don’t know?” Suzanne asked, puzzled. “He was the one that sent you the message for help.”
There was danger everywhere, and they couldn’t afford to stay for long.
Nathan didn’t dwell on it for long.
“Is it a huge explosion?” he asked in a low voice.
“No, it’ll be like firecrackers. It won’t blow this wall apart, but the goods will all be destroyed.”
Nathan didn’t question her anymore. He carefully made his way to the warehouse entrance with Suzanne in tow. Then, he pushed open a gap in the
wall and shot a bullet inside.
In an instant, the sound of the explosion rang out continuously like fireworks, and there was a bright burst of light.
Nathan swiftly led them into the forest and continued making their escape.
Chapter 200
Chapter 200
Suzanne cast several backward glances as she walked. She felt at ease watching the drugs in the warehouse get engulfed by the flames.
All of the drug traffickers were headed this way once they noticed the building on fire.
The pair passed through the forest and reached the country’s border–it was the edge of a bottomless cliff.
Under the
at moonlight, the drug traffickers were still engaged in a
gunfight a few miles away.
There was a blazing drug nest in front of them and a cliff behind.
Looking at Nathan in disbelief, she asked, “Did you climb up from here?”
Nathan didn’t reply. He surveyed his surroundings and brought her behind a huge rock, motioning for her to crouch down.
He fished a flare gun from his pocket and handed it to her.
“Half an hour from now, a helicopter will come for you. When you see it hovering above you, fire the flare gun. Someone will come for you.”
“Where are you going?” Suzanne asked, holding onto his hand with worry.
He glanced determinedly at her glazed expression and gently tucked the hair on her cheek behind her ear.
“Lucas suffered injuries in Muzat trying to locate the stolen weapons. He’s still in the hospital right now.”
Suzanne refused to let go of his hand. “Are you going to investigate the matter on your own, Nathan?”
Nathan pursed his lips bitterly and caressed her head affectionately. “Stay here and wait for the helicopter to rescue you, okay?”
She thought of how Lucas ended up and immediately broke into tears. Shaking her head, she choked out, “No, you can’t go alone. It’s too dangerous.”
“I’ll be fine.”
Suzanne gripped his arm firmly with both of her hands. Afraid of losing him, she anxiously swallowed and said, “I beg you, Nathan. Don’t go.
“You’re the general of Norvania, the leader of the Norvanian Military. If you can send someone for me, you can send them to investigate the whereabo
of the stolen weapons.
“You shouldn’t put yourself in danger and work alone.”
His warm hand gently cupped her cheek. Then, he brushed away her tears with his thumb.
“I’m just Suzanne York’s husband. I need to keep you safe.”
Suzanne begged tearfully, “Let’s wait for the helicopter together, Nathan.”
He placed his handgun in his pocket and cupped her tear–stained cheeks. with both hands.
“Suzy, sending someone undercover would be more dangerous than me. investigating while everything is currently in chaos,” Nathan lowered his head and explained while looking into her eyes.
“They’re also someone’s father, someone’s husband or someone’s son,” he continued, “They could even be the sole breadwinner of the family. Their lives are equal to mine.
“Now that everything is all over the place, the enemies‘ forces are spread out. It’ll be easier for me to investigate.”
Upon listening to his words, she was instantly moved to tears. She had a newfound respect for him. Still, she selfishly wished he wouldn’t take the risk.
“Can you not go, Nathan?” she cried.
He couldn’t help but pull her into an embrace. He hugged her tightly as if it would be their last and was incredibly reluctant to part with her.
He buried his face into the crook of her neck and whispered, “I’m sorry, Suzy. Please don’t hate me. If I could turn back time, I’d definitely save you instead of Sally Hoffis.”
With that, he let go and turned to leave.
Suzanne cup.
her mouth and was silently sobbing.
Her heart ached as she watched him advance determinedly into the
dangerous battlefield. She was afraid it’d be the last time she’d ever see him.
Nathan Morrison!
Nathan Morrison!
Nathan Morrison…
“You must return safely,” she muttered to the wind. “I’ll wait for you!”