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.

walked up to Ophelia and handed her the phone.

and then took

serious voice came through, "Ms.

West," Ophelia's voice was

was polite enough and then added, "I know Kenneth's people won't easily let you be taken away. So, I promise no harm will come to you, and you can bring someone along. We need to resolve this as soon as possible. "I hope you can

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Ophelia agreed

her to meet him and discuss a plan beneficial to the people of Dellanex, so she could maximize herfforts to make amends. Kaden looked at

replied, "I'm sorry, Mr. Clark. I can't go with you. People from the presidential palace

believe the call was actually from

let out a cold snort with

more pressure, his phone

the screen, slightly frowned, and then turned his back

glanced at Ophelia reluctantly and then

gets lucky

*****

Caleb, went to

loomed overhead, and on the way to

buses and subways halted, and the once-bustling city now lay deserted. The few

reached the airport,

the car drove by, the swirling rainwater mixed with

the window the whole

radio broadcasted the latest news, announcing that the death toll had exceeded thirty, and confirmed...es

to the heavy rain, the trip to Waston had to be delayed, and Xander's

then hung up the phone with a frown. The news about the AOKR virus

public opinion online had become more and more severe. The sound of a wheelchair rolling across the floor came outside the study

He saw Phoebe sitting in a wheelchair and holding a tray with a

coffee on it.

this," said Xander. He reached out to take the tray as his gaze fell

arms and lowered her head. Every movement was so cautious that it made people's hearts

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