Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

The frowning Christopher simply stared at her, at a loss for a response.

Then, an indiscernible look appeared in his eyes.

“Winnie, is Xavier the reason why you’re so determined to see Professor White?”

“Yes!” Winnie admitted candidly.

Her steadfastness caused the furrow of Christopher’s brows to deepen. “Given how precarious the situation is, is it really worth the risk?”

Winnie couldn’t stop a chuckle from escaping her lips. “I’m surprised to hear those words roll off your tongue. Instead of asking me, have you asked yourself the same question?”

“It’s not necessary for me.” The solemn expression on Christopher’s face intensified. “My situation is different from yours.”

“I know, but fundamentally, there’s no difference at all. This place is where the borders of the three countries meet. Other than us, there are other soldiers willing to sacrifice their lives for their country and people. All of you support yourselves with your loyalty and belief, for there’s no one to cheer for you here. In fact, your body might not even be returned home in the event of death. I’m well aware of how brave and noble you are for being driven by your faith and desire to protect your fellow citizens. As for me, I, too, have my own principles and lives to protect. From this perspective, there isn’t a big difference between our motivations. Technically, they are exactly the same. Moreover, isn’t rescuing Professor White your mission too?

“Given that this is Jipsdale and not Chanaea, there’s no way you can arrest and repatriate the drug lords back home even if you stay undercover for twenty years. What you’re trying to do is to find out the routes they use for smuggling drugs into Chanaea, the factories they have established there, and their various points of sale.

“In other words, you’re searching for their manufacturing and sales distribution network. However, your current position has limited your knowledge to just the tip of the iceberg. Also, there’s no way you can get Harold to tell you about his networks, routes, and buyers. However, if I were to become a business partner of his, I would have a good excuse to extract such critical information from him. Putting it another way, if you help me, I’ll be able to assist you in return. As for my intention for doing this, it shouldn’t be within your considerations. All you need to know is that this is a win-win situation for both of us.”

Every single word of Winnie’s soliloquy made sense to Christopher and struck at the core of his soul.

Nevertheless, the frown on his face didn’t ease at all. “I was almost persuaded by your argument.”

Winnie cocked her brow slightly. “Why do you say ‘almost?’“

“Because I don’t know who you are and don’t dare trust you. That aside, how do you know so much about my mission?”

Christopher’s eyes glistened with suspicion and determination.

Despite the complexity of his emotions, Winnie had no trouble seeing through him.

She knew that Christopher, as someone fighting for Chanaea’s peace, had his own principles and would obey his orders unconditionally.

If her identity was a threat to him or Chanaea, he would have no qualms about eliminating her, even if he had once professed his feelings for her.

Nonetheless, she still chose to lean in and whisper something into his ear.

No sooner had Christopher heard her words than his eyes widened in disbelief. In spite of that, he quickly accepted the revelation.

“Give me some time. I need to run this up the chain.”

Winnie nodded before walking to the other side of the rooftop.

In less than five minutes, Christopher ended his call with his superiors and returned to where Winnie was waiting.

At that moment, she was admiring the flaming sky ignited by the setting sun. The clouds, bathed in a reddish hue, had glowing edges that were a sight to behold.

until the latter was standing next to her

face. “It is. Don’t you think

in crimson colors. It felt as if the clouds were the same color as the blood that flowed out of his chest. When he collapsed, his face was looking in the direction of our country. As we never again want to see another of our own fall here, I don’t want to fail

Winnie felt as if her admiration of the crimson

plan, but there’s not much time left today.” Christopher glanced at his watch and said, “I only have twenty minutes before

let’s stay in touch. I’ll be heading over to Lightspring

“No problem.”

first. I’ll leave a short while

rooftop, Winnie watched as Christopher headed down the stairs and out of the hospital. It wasn’t until she

to the hotel with a bag

at the entrance when Xavier opened the door from the inside, catching Winnie

you know I was

I heard the bodyguard mention that you left the ward an hour ago. Why did you only return

you know? Were you spying on

already told you directly. How is

on your

bag she was holding to show Xavier. “I left the hospital to prepare this. Thus, I didn’t go

Xavier reached out to

smile

“What sort of equipment is this light?

it and see for yourself.” As Winnie pushed Xavier

unzipped it to find

your

What did you think I was talking about? Firearms? I might not be able to get them even if I

buy them here? Can’t you

see Granny and didn’t have time to do so earlier. After reaching Lightspring, we might need to meet Christopher there first thing tomorrow morning. Therefore, it pays

in detail, that wasn’t her true

that the bodyguard hadn’t kept Xavier informed

Xavier knew exactly what time she had left the ward. Nevertheless, she didn’t want him to know about her meeting with Christopher at the

the bag of clothes—to distract Xavier and avoid arousing his

Xavier returned to Lightspring under the escort

informing her that he would be picking her up the next morning to take her to

the news with

just emerged from his shower that she informed him, “Come over here.

the details of the plan? Let me see.” With one hand drying his hair with a large towel, he reached the

it over.

curiously, Xavier put his towel

“message has been read

out that both of them corresponded through an app that would automatically delete messages once they were read. It also didn’t

breath. “It looks like I’m indeed too late. In that case, what’s the plan both of you have come up with? Why didn’t

did I call you over for? Anyway, a new face is needed to do business with Harold, and Christopher has arranged for me to be that person. With my photographic memory, I can remember the route I traveled even when blindfolded, something beyond the capabilities of an ordinary person. Therefore, as long as I can enter Harold’s factory once, I’ll definitely be able to locate Professor White. What’s with that glum

fiery glare. “Your gift of the gab has not only made splitting us up sound so convincing, but your final

stating the truth?” Amused by