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

and family background, it 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 continued to intrigue him. “Why do you suddenly bring this up?”

were tough. He had no idea why

path for him, 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

up for 21 days. Those people had taken her to travel across half of Scoysia. In rags, she was scraggy, scarred, and dirty. Even

“Give me a gun.” They fought side by side and exterminated their enemies. He had never seen such a brave girl before. She was a dead shot. Just as he was about to praise her, the tough girl suddenly fell into his arms and softened like a snowflake. He went out with her lying in his arms like a cloud. With a smile, she asked him his name and promised to repay him when she grew up. He replied, “My name is Owen. I don’t need you to repay me. Just live.” In

of Groyfast, her 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, “What if I tell you that girl is Hailey?”

high-end restaurant in the central business area,

salad. He felt guilty about it. “I’m eating meat, and you’re eating grass. The outsiders might think I’m mistreating you.” Hailey

I ate too much at Savory Restaurant at noon. I need grass to

cut the steak. “How is the horse ranch business going on?” “Almost there.” Hailey had a síp of water, “Matthew is

They don’t trust you? Or they think that the Feline Group doesn’t have enough budget?” Hailey shook his head. “Neither. It’s strategic. They believe that the operations will be easier if a third company from