WorldNovelChapter 264: Ferdinand was, in truth, more sensitive and prone to suspicion than Kellan.
Right now, he couldnt shake the feeling that something was off about Allison.
I heard she kept her composure throughout the crisis today, Ferdinand began, his voice tinged with curiosity.
She located the killers in no time, and although she didnt get directly involved, she somehow made that remote control of the bomb break down.
Thats not something just anyone can do.
Kellan responded with a nonchalant shrug.
She was a big help.
If not for her, the bomb wouldve gone off.
She clearly had remote control over it.
There was a subtle undertone in his voice as he added, It takes serious skill to crack codes that fast.
There arent many hackers who can pull that off.
He recalled the tAllison had effortlessly restored the firewall and fended off a cyber attack targeting the companys main servers.
He had been caught off guard by her abilities even back then.
Who wouldve thought that her talents extended beyond computers? She could crack explosive devices just as easily as if she were defusing a petty argument.
Shes a master of deception, Kellan sighed in his heart, his eyes narrowing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlways keeping everyone guessing.
Ferdinand gave a light shrug.
True, shes secretive.
In the past, you wouldnt have let someone so dangerous get close.
Kellan replied, She is dangerous... but shes also incredibly fascinating.
Its usually the intriguing ones that are the most lethal, Ferdinand smirked knowingly, but he chose not to press the issue.
Still, Ms.
Clarke is unlike any other woman.
If shed really wanted to kill you today, she wouldnt have gone through the trouble of saving your life.
The memory of the incident flashed through their minds.
The kidnappers intention had been clear no one was meant to walk away alive.
Most people wouldve backed off at that point, but Allison had chosen to stay.
More than that, shed insisted on helping.
Ferdinand raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes.
Could it be that shes interested in you? Kellan paused, uncharacteristically silent.
Hed tried gauging Allisons intentions before, but she never offered a straightforward answer.
Dont be ridiculous, he muttered finally, his voice low.
Shes just looking out for Lorna.
Yet as he spoke, a surge of frustration bubbled up inside him.
Despite everything theyd shared the vulnerability, the intimacy there was still an invisible wall between them, a boundary neither could cross.
Kellan found it hard to describe this feeling.
He only knew that Allison harbored many secrets and could leave at any moment as she pleased.
Whatever you say, Ferdinand murmured, studying Kellans expression.
But its not easy to figure out the two of you.
Still, youre not just acquaintances anymore youre friends whove been through a lot together.
People in high society are quick to toast a mans success, but few are willing to offer a helping hand when he stumbles.
Risking ones life to save someone else is almost unheard of.
Ferdinands smile faded, and his brow furrowed as if struck by a sudden realization.
Those kidnappers werent just any mercenaries.
They were professionals, willing to die to complete the job.
Thats not just about loyalty or ethics... They knew failure meant death, and they were determined to drag you down with them.
It shows that the mastermind is extremely ruthless.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSuch an opponent should not be underestimated. Kellans gaze hardened.
Our enemy is ruthless and leaves no loose ends.
This kind of precision remindsof someone.
Anyone in mind? Ferdinand asked.
Kellan replied, My half-brothers.
Ferdinands skepticism was clear.
Really? I doubt your half-brothers have the brains for something like! ve this Kellans expression darkened.
They might not, but theyve got plenty of supportespecially from the m mistresses my father kept. None of them are weak.
It was truly ironic.
In their world, loyalty was rare, and fidelity even more so.
Perhaps that was why Kellan had kept his distance from women for! langwhy he recoiled at their touch.
Allison, however, was the one exception.
SO After todays failed attempt, the one behind it will be desperate.
Theyll be trying to gather as much information as they can.
Kellan collected his thoughts, his gaze turning icy.
So, its only a matter of tbefore speople cknocking.
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