Love Is Fair by Kerri

Chapter 056 She’s That Girl

“Huh?” Chris was baffled. ‘She’s your wife, not mine.’ That was his first reaction. However, his boss looked so serious, and he had to recall it carefully. “Mrs. Moore is young and 24 or 25, maybe.” Owen’s pupils contracted. If Hailey was 24, she was 14 ten years ago. Could the kidnapped girl be her? He was shocked as something sparked in his mind. His heart was racing but his ears were buzzing. The old memories came flooding back.

He took a breath and dialed Matthew’s number. As soon as the line got

through, he asked, “Do you still remember that secret mission at Groyfast ten years ago?”

Matthew had arrived in Belindao not for long. He was discussing the horse

ranch issue with his father, and Owen’s question made him freeze. He recalled it briefly and said, “You mean the mission we went on to rescue a kidnapped girl?” “Exactly.” Owen solemnly stared at the files, his lips going dry. “Do you remember what she looks like?” “That was a long time ago, man. How can I possibly remember?” Matthew tried

was confidential. That mission was top-secret, and I was scared out of my wits. I thought I couldn’t make it. That was a close shave. I didn’t expect the other party to be so tough to divide our squad. As far as I remember, you penetrated the hinterland and rescued her, right?” It had been long since their retirement, but those battling days in the past still got his adrenalin rushing and

also remembered how difficult that mission was. Their goal was simple, but their opponents were tough. He had no idea why those internationally

creating a chance for him to save the girl from the hinterland. He calculated the number of their opponents. They didn’t stand a chance of winning. However, a desperate fight was their only option. To his surprise,

days. Those people had taken her to travel across half of Scoysia. In rags,

he was about to praise her, the tough girl suddenly fell into his arms and softened like a snowflake. He went

pretty eyes were shining. Owen was in a long trance till Matthew’s voice brought him back to reality. His eyelashes fluttered. He cleared his throat and said,

a high-end restaurant in the central business area, Brook

dinner amid the melodious music. Brook cut the steak and glanced across the table at Hailey who was eating salad. He felt guilty about it. “I’m eating meat, and you’re eating grass. The outsiders might think I’m mistreating you.” Hailey had a piece of lettuce and replied,

grass to neutralize the grease.” Brook sipped his wine and asked,

“Almost there.” Hailey had a síp of water, “Matthew is

budget?” Hailey shook his head. “Neither. It’s strategic. They