Chapter 212 Following the sound, Miranda turned her head towards the door. Beck's expression shifted dramatically as soon as he recognized the man standing at the entrance.

The man had a brooding and cold look about him, and from the moment his eyes fell on Miranda, they were attached to her, softening slightly, losing some of their icy edge.

Beck sprang to his feet. "Elian."

He didn't get to finish his sentence before the man strode into the room with long, purposeful steps. There was an imposing aura about him, something that felt like a mountain advancing with each stride, demanding respect and a hint of fear even before one could clearly see his face.

After Elian confirmed that Miranda was unharmed, his gaze turned frosty as he addressed Beck, his grim voice carrying an unmistakable threat and interrogation. "What exactly is your plan here?"

Beck cleared his throat slightly. "Uhm." he barely started as he suddenly shot a quick glance at Miranda as if reminded of her presence. He didn't use Elian's full title, instead opting for a more formal address. "Mr. Ashcroft, rest assured, I fully respect her decisions."

Elian let out a cold chuckle. "Kidnapping someone off the street is what you call respect?"

Upon learning that Miranda had been intercepted by military personnel, Elian had rushed over immediately. He knew just how much they wanted to find her, akin to dogs catching the scent of a juicy steak.

in truth, they employed every tactic to coerce people into working for them. Even a refusal wouldn't deter

they called for respect and willingness, but actually they'd pull all the efforts to brainwash the targets until they were persuade to work for them.

his nose. "Well, technically, she

yet he seemed to tread lightly around Elian, suggesting Elian's rank or influence was superior, or perhaps Elian was simply not someone to

avoiding head-on confrontation.

at Beck's words, and he glanced at

me out of a tight

have managed without their intervention, dealing with those people would have

an ordinary citizen could lead to complications unless she had some medical liquid with her to dissolve the dead body. In her previous

world, not attracting the same deadly attention as before. Unlike in the previous world,

from Beck back to Miranda. "Are you

at Beck. Beck chuckled. "Oh, we're just getting started. We

raised an eyebrow, a smile tugging at her lips as she looked at Elian. The man, who usually sported a

he shot her a warning look but maintained his cool

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