Chapter 46
Author: Anne Sparkle
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As the General observed Alonso's departure, a persistent urge surged within him to intervene. However, he understood that Alonso had already made up his mind about meeting the mysterious caller.

"He's a grown man who can make his own decisions," he thought to himself.

Although the General desired to accompany Alonso on this venture, Alonso insisted that he go solo. He assured the General that he trusted him to handle any pending matters while he was gone.

As the day progressed, the sun gradually set, and the General's unease amplified with Alonso's absence. He couldn't shake off the overwhelming feeling that Alonso was venturing into treacherous terrain. The possibility of Alonso encountering grave danger was apparent.

Determined to halt Alonso from taking any risks, the General decided to take action. He embarked on a quest to locate Alonso, calling the chief security officer of the Montillo family on his phone as he walked down the hallway. He urged the security officer to send add
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