Zacharias was momentarily taken aback. He was well aware that neither of them could bear to part with the other, nor could they afford to lose the other.

“Now that I’m here, I won’t leave,” Shirley asserted firmly. He had always thought that the power he wielded was effective at any given time. Alas, he didn’t expect that it would be completely useless against her.

“Miss Lloyd, how many people have you brought over?” Freddie inquired as he approached the duo.

“There are eight of us, including my father and me. Four are with me, while two are with my father, Shirley replied succinctly.

“The other side has at least 50 people. What are we going to do now? The disparity in strength is far too great. Freddie sighed.

“How did this happen? Didn’t you arrange for manpower when you set out?” she asked as her brows furrowed in confusion.

a task force. Unfortunately, Mr. Watts was the organizer. So, we only realized that Mr. Watts was also an enemy once we made it here. This was a trap from the get- go. Anyone who has set foot on this island is

definitely hurt and disappointed. The one he

He was even Mr. Flintstone’s friend! So, Mr. Zacharias naturally held him in high regard and placed a great deal of trust in him. Who would have thought something like this could happen?” Roy huffed

want to get out

that even if she were to die here, she

them would be able to let the other go. The mutual sentiment they shared motivated them to get back down to business

have reinforcements on the way. The problem is that we’re not sure whether they could

time was confidential, and Mr. Webb cut off all possible support

knew just how much Mrs. Lloyd cares for Mr. Lloyd, then you’d know she’d definitely notice something amiss. Plus, Miss Lloyd

mother will call for help?” Shirley’s

utterly convinced. Indeed, he was correct in his assumption. Angela had noticed it was past 11.00PM, and neither her husband nor her daughter had returned. Although she was

calling them without success. Then, she attempted to call Richard’s associates. Alas, she couldn’t reach anyone either. Angela, who was accustomed to living with Richard for years, was keenly attuned to danger. This prompted her

course, Mrs. Lloyd.” The man wasted no time carrying

strange.

do you mean you can’t track him? Don’t you have

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