Chapter 256
Author: Aster_Pheonix
last update2024-12-10 15:47:33

Chris knew that his peaceful life with Eva would surely be disrupted. He could put Eva and her loved ones in a lot of danger. Moreover, leaving now, with Eva dealing with the Carter situation, felt equally impossible as he didn't want to leave her unprotected.

“Sir?” Ethan’s voice broke through his thoughts. “What are your orders?”

Chris hesitated, his voice betraying the conflict he felt. “Stay on this and keep me updated. I need to think.”

“Understood, sir,” Ethan said, his tone respectful. “And for what it’s worth, I know how much sir, James means to you. We’ll do everything we can to bring him back.”

Chris ended the call and sat in silence for a long moment. The thought of James—strong, unyielding James—being captured felt like a punch to the gut. But the thought of leaving Eva behind, especially now, felt just as wrong. He was at a crossroads, and no matter which path he chose, the stakes were unbearably high.

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Eva, meanwhile, sat at her desk, trying to focus on the tasks in
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