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.

though she heard Christopher walking over, she didn’t turn around until the latter was standing

on Winnie’s face. “It is. Don’t

as the blood that flowed out of his chest. When he collapsed, his face

as if her admiration of the crimson sky had waned. Knitting her brows, she turned her attention to Christopher. “So, have your superiors

there’s not much time left today.” Christopher glanced at his watch and said, “I only have twenty minutes before I need to return. Otherwise, they’ll begin to suspect something. As for our next move, I’ll let you know once I’ve planned out

right.” Winnie nodded. “In that case, let’s stay in touch. I’ll be heading over to Lightspring together with Xavier tonight. We’ll meet there when the

“No problem.”

should head down first. I’ll leave a short while

Christopher headed down the stairs and out of the hospital. It wasn’t until she had determined he wasn’t being

returned to the hotel with a bag in

entrance when Xavier opened

know I was

connection, of course. I heard the bodyguard mention that you

you know?

voiced his dissatisfaction. “I already told you directly. How is

amused Winnie. “You should see the look on your

she raised the bag she was holding to show Xavier. “I left the hospital to prepare this. Thus, I didn’t go out for no

is it?” Xavier reached out to take the

flashed a smile at

face. “What sort of equipment is this

yourself.” As Winnie pushed Xavier inside, she closed the door with

bag on the table, Xavier unzipped it to find

your

was talking about? Firearms? I might not be able to get them even if I had one

have to buy them here? Can’t you wait

went to see Granny and didn’t have time to

related everything in detail, that

bodyguard hadn’t kept Xavier informed of all

the ward. Nevertheless, she didn’t want him to know about her meeting with Christopher at the hospital rooftop

reason why she bought the bag of clothes—to

returned to Lightspring under the

picking her up the next morning to take her to

the news with

wasn’t until they found a place to stay and Xavier had just emerged from his shower that she informed him, “Come over here. I have news from Christopher—I’ll be

see.” With one hand drying his hair with a large towel, he reached the

lightly, handed it over. “You’re

curiously, Xavier put

“message has been

automatically delete messages once they were read. It also

that case, what’s the plan both

definitely be able to locate Professor White. What’s with that glum face of yours? You’ll be growing wrinkles in no time. I obviously know how dangerous this is, and that’s why I need you to

the gab has not only made splitting us up sound so convincing, but your final sentence is also

Am I not stating the truth?” Amused by his reaction, Winnie curled her arms around