After their visit with the Morrisons, Nathan led M and Jasper back to Hoffis Manor. Phoebe had already packed their bags, preparing them for their departure to the frontiers the following day. After a night of tenderness, exhaustion lulled M to sleep, while Nathan grappled with restless thoughts, unable to find slumber. Holding M in his arms, he observed her serene face, a quiet unease settling within him.
Sending her and Jasper to the frontiers before the elections was crucial as a step toward settling matters with Oliver. Whether openly or covertly,wful or otherwise, it had to be done.
With the robust security at the military base, Nathan believed it was the best choice for their safety.
The next morning, Nathan escorted M and Jasper onto a military aircraft. As they prepared to part, she clung to him, whispering with a heavy heart, "I''ll wait for you."
Nathan tenderly caressed her cheek and nted a gentle kiss on her forehead. "I''ll join you soon."
M''s eyes glistened with tears, yet she managed a brave smile, masking her apprehension.
As the ne took off, Nathan finally felt a semnce of peace settle over him.
After several hours of flight, the nended at a military airport near the frontiers. A military vehicle stood ready at a short distance from the base.
Holding Jasper close, with Phoebe trailing behind carrying their luggage, M approached the waiting vehicle.
As she neared, her eyes widened in surprise at the sight of the person who hade to wee her.
Jacob greeted her warmly, "Madam, you''ve had a long journey."
"Jacob, why are you here?" M looked puzzled.
With deep respect, Jacob answered, "Mr. Morrison sent me to pick you up."
With that, he opened the vehicle''s door. "Please, Madam."
M settled in with Jasper, and once Phoebe had stowed the luggage, she joined them in the back. Jacob set the vehicle in motion, steering away from the airport.
During their drive, curiosity got the better of Jacob. "Madam, I heard you''ve been appointed as the chief engineer for this mission?"
"Yes," M replied softly, her gaze drifting to the passing scenery.
"I never imagined that someone so young like you could be the renowned M, the pioneer behind hydronium research."
As Jacob uttered those words, a
wave of unease swept over M. Her
identity was a closely guarded
secret, known only to the highest ranks of the military group. How did he discover it? M figured that it was certainly not through official channels.
"Phoebe," M called out cautiously, "something''s not right."
Reacting swiftly, Phoebe drew her gun.
Suddenly, Jacob mmed on the brakes. Phoebe and M with Jasper in her arms, lurched forward before being jerked back by the seat belts.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.
As they regained their bnce, Jacob was already out of the car. Phoebe reached for the door handle to exit.
Then, several rifles aimed at them from different directions, causing Phoebe to freeze and raise her hands.
Meanwhile, on M''s side, the car door was yanked open, revealing armed terrorists pointing their guns at her and Jasper.
M stepped out of the vehicle slowly and shot a re of fury at Jacob.
"Mr. Morrison''s emissary meant to fetch you," he said with a smug grin, "but I intercepted him."
M forced a bitter smile, feeling a profound sadness. The leader of her research team turned out to be a traitor.
No wonder the military strength of
Norvania struggled to grow. It had long been infiltrated and eroded by spies from other nations. It seemed that any scientific breakthroughs made were promptly stolen.
"Kill that woman, take M and the child."
M''s face turned pale, sheer terror gripping her. As the gun aimed at Phoebe, she instinctively stepped back.
"No," M cried out, clutching Jasper and extending her arm to shield Phoebe, her voice trembling with fear and desperation. "Phoebe, run!"
Phoebe grasped the situation. They
wouldn''t harm M, but they would harm her. Without hesitation, as M''s words fell, she turned and sprinted toward the railing by the roadside.