“Our boss has decreed that no one but he may approach her, dered Fletcher, the leader of the ninth unit of National Security Bureau tasked with guarding the vi and ensuring Lucinda’s safety.


    ”


    He approached swiftly and halted before them, scrutinizing Keh with a frosty gaze.


    Following Nathan’s departure, he entrusted Fletcher with his wife’s safety, necessitating constant vignce in the perilous environment.


    Keh’s hand, inches from the door, paused mid-air, his fingers tensing before he withdrew, slipping his hand back into his pocket.


    Keh, eyeing the tall figure before him, expressed his displeasure to Everett.


    “Mr.


    Gomez, your rules are quite intriguing.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    How can a guard disy such arrogance?”


    Everett responded with a smirk, “I apologize.


    My team adheres strictly to the rules, unaffected by personal feelings or reactions.


    And remember what I just mentioned?”


    Everett’s casual demeanor shifted to a more menacing tone.


    “If your memory fails you, I’m here to remind you of the bounds of this territory.


    I’m sure your boss has no tolerance for insubordination, much like myself.


    ”


    The air chilled instantly.


    Keh’s subtle attempt to infiltrate the room was thwarted.


    Behind his sunsses, his gaze sharpened, and his fists clenched inside his trouser pockets.


    Fletcher blocked his path steadfastly, with Everett subtly adding pressure, leaving Keh no room to maneuver.


    Realizing his initial n was untenable, Keh adopted a more conciliatory approach.


    “I apologize, Mr.


    Gomez.


    My only intent is to fulfill my boss’s orders.


    Please excuse any indiscretion.


    ”


    Currently, Everett’s primary concern was Lucinda’s well-being, especially given the ominous warning from Nathan before his departure.


    Thus, he dismissed Keh somewhat abruptly, saying, “You insisted on seeing her, and I already granted you that wish.


    She is, after all, Nathan’s wife, and we’re well aware of the National Security Bureau’s reach.


    I abducted her merely for leverage and cannot afford any harm toe to her.


    Ry to Mr.


    Murray that if he genuinely wishes to coborate, he should negotiate in person without resorting to subterfuge.


    ”


    Having been instructed to leave, Keh, as Mr.


    Murray’s bodyguard,plied, saying, “I’ll convey your message.


    My apologies for the intrusion, Mr.


    Gomez.


    ”


    With a nod, Keh departed, crossing the hall and courtyard.


    Upon reaching the exit, Keh paused momentarily, sensing something in the vicinity before proceeding cautiously.


    In the shadowy depths of the forest, several ck vehiclesy hidden.


    These were special units of the National Security Bureau, lurking silently like formidable beasts in wait.


    Nathan gazed quietly ahead, his jawline casting a smooth silhouette under the moonlight.


    Abruptly, hemanded in a chilling tone, “Investigate them, particrly the one leading.


    There’s something off about him.


    ”


    Larry, sitting beside him, responded instantly but with caution, “Mr.


    Payne, I’m not sure.


    They’re cunning.


    How did they show up so quickly? And there are only three of them.


    I think these people were just sent by their leader to gauge the situation.


    ”


    Nathan, with narrowed eyes, replied firmly, “Just do as I say.


    ”


    He couldn’t exin it, but from a distance, the demeanor of the lead bodyguard struck him as distinctly different, almost familiar.