Chapter 363

The massive meeting room was quickly filled with people. They were all in uniforms. Leading them were Caleb and Barrett.

The two of them respectfully approached Ophelia and nodded in unison.

They greeted, "Mrs. Sinclair."

""Mrs. Sinclair."

Ophelia glanced around them, and for a moment, she thought Kenneth had come back.

Her eyes lit up for a second. The excitement soon faded.

She said, "What are you doing here?"

One said, "Mr. Sinclair told us that if anything goes wrong back home, our guild members must protect you at all costs."

Ophelia frowned, realizing that Kenneth had known early on what the situation in Dellanex would be like when he was absent. Caleb looked at those officers coldly.

On one side stood officers in dark blue uniforms, while the guild members in black outfits were on the other side.

The two sides formed an opposing stance with neither willing to back down.

The standoff continued like this.

Kaden was initially confident he could take Ophelia away, but now his face had darkened.

He took a deep breath and glanced around at these people, each of whom seemed formidable.

Kaden said, "What do you mean by this, Ms. Spencer? Just a moment ago, you were determined to come with us, but now you have all these people safeguarding you.

"It's alright if you don't come with us today. Sinclair Group will bear the consequences, anyway."

Though this appeared to be a concession, it was actually pressuring Ophelia to make her own decision.

Suddenly, Mark's phone rang. It was a call from the president.

up to Ophelia and handed her the phone. "Mrs.

then took

deep, serious voice came through, "Ms.

Ophelia's

it's me. Neither of us expected things to develop this way, and as the president, I have to take responsibility. However, I also hope you can come to the Presidential palace so we can talk and find a solution." Xander was polite enough and then added, "I know Kenneth's people won't easily let you be taken away. So, I

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Chapter 363

Ophelia agreed without

by these officers, it would be better for her to meet him and discuss a plan beneficial to the people of Dellanex, so she could maximize herfforts to make amends. Kaden

sorry, Mr. Clark. I can't go with you.

Kaden didn't believe the call was actually from Xander.

cold snort with his eyes full

to apply more pressure, his phone rang

the screen, slightly frowned, and then turned his back to take the

turned his head, glanced at Ophelia reluctantly and then

She gets lucky this

*****

later, Ophelia, along with Caleb, went to Waston with the

and on the way to the airport, the streets were

once-bustling city now lay deserted. The few people on the streets hurried along. They

reached the airport, it

drove by, the swirling rainwater

silently out the window the

announcing that the death toll had exceeded thirty, and confirmed...es were steadily

heavy rain, the trip to Waston had to

phone with a frown. The news about the AOKR

theory, and the public opinion online had become more and more severe. The sound of a wheelchair rolling across the floor came outside the study door. "Dad." Phoebe

the door. He saw Phoebe sitting in a wheelchair and holding a tray with

coffee on it.

take the tray as his gaze fell on the scars on Phoebe's arms

her arms and lowered her head. Every movement was

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