Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1247 Ruthless Killers

Tristan immediately shielded me, facing off against the intruders.

This sudden turn of events made me nervous. I stared in astonishment at the menacing group before me, led by the same man I'd seen confronting Cane earlier in the day. His fair complexion contrasted sharply with the intense malice in his eyes. Peering past Tristan, he locked eyes with me while grinning wickedly.

Tristan stood firmly in front of me, ready for combat.

The old man unexpectedly rose in fury when he saw Millard. He positioned himself in front of Tristan, glaring angrily at the intruders and shouting at them, clearly agitated. The leader, faced with this sudden defiance, glared back. His smile was sinister, sending shivers down my spine.

He cursed under his breath.

I whispered to Tristan, "They're Navi's men."

Tristan remained calm, standing steady in front of me. "Don't worry, Mrs. Chloe. Navi seems to have many tricks up his sleeve. This guy's just a vicious mutt."

made me realize Tristan was right. Navi was cunning and was clearly prepared for any trickery from

us was just Navi's attack dog. They realized they'd been deceived when they found that

glanced at us both, raising his eyebrows

Navi, but for Atlas's safety. If Navi was prepared, would it be dangerous for Atlas to return to the base? Before I could gather my thoughts, an unexpected turn

the intruders, one of them suddenly drew his dagger and swiftly struck him. The old man's

eyes never left

saw my hand stained with blood. I gaped in horror at the old man on the ground,

for a moment, and soon lay

gasped and stepped back, feeling a mix of shock,

still clutching the bloodied dagger. Tristan was worried I'd be scared. He remained vigilant

kill him!" I snapped, pointing at the

subordinate heard my rage, he chuckled mockingly. "Are you surprised, young lady?

but a beast!" I

fluently, and he even had a Foswood