Chapter 197

Going to the restroom, then entering Arcadia, Stella unfurled the note, revealing just two words: Danger ahead.

The handwriting was distorted, deliberately disguised. Strange, Teddy was actually warning them?

"Not so strange, actually." Jasper analyzed, "Teddy has been in contact with Bryce the most, and he knows him better than anyone else."

Bryce was not only a coward, but also had a knack for burning bridges. Who would willingly follow such a leader?

Teddy had long been dissatisfied with Bryce, but he lacked the power to confront him. He was even used as a scapegoat this morning.

Once such a thing happened, it was bound to happen again.

Stella pondered, "So you're suggesting that Teddy knew Bryce was planning to kill us, but today's events have pushed him to side with us?"

No, Teddy wanted to use Jasper to get rid of Bryce. And by then he could just sit back and reap the benefits.

Tsk, tsk, tsk, not so competent yet full of cunning plans.

However, Alpha Outpost had already been destroyed, and given Bryce's character, it was absolutely impossible for him to keep Jasper any longer, lest unexpected events occur.

Stella was a bit curious, "And how do you think he plans to do away with us, a simple spray of bullets?"

Jasper didn't think so. "Bryce values his image. If he kills us in front of everyone, what would his followers think? Who would dare to serve him in the future?"

Bryce would resort to underhanded tactics, such as poisoning their drinks or food, then come up with some

you look at it, tonight's

could lead to

quickly, the bonfire was lit in the courtyard, and a few slaughtered lambs were roasting

of trousers.

descended, people gradually gathered in the courtyard, and the atmosphere became lively. Tonight, everyone was eager to celebrate

that tonight there

weapons were allowed inside. The excuse was to prevent any drunken

speechless. Bryce was behaving

group, including the dog, had not brought any weapons, so they entered the courtyard without

darkened. There were many more women in the courtyard than usual, around fifty or so, all different in appearance, including the ones who were brought back from Alpha Outpost today. They were all embraced by the

it, while others looked pained but had

watching a girl her age forced to sit on a man's lap and endure his smoke-filled

her brother, clutching his hand tightly.

laughing heartily, "Let me introduce you

leaders were all present, their gazes on Jasper varied; some were scrutinizing, some contemptuous, some

their gazes

and full of wild and untamed spirit. Perhaps they had completely lost their humanity, or perhaps they were simply bored with the women they kept at the base. Either way, they felt

the makeshift electric lights cast a dim glow, perfectly hiding the emotions in Jasper's

no one dared to provoke the man who single-handedly took down the leader of

the rounds, Jasper asked,

this afternoon.

eight. Now that it was nearly time, Jasper patted Rosie's head, "Go play,

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