Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

“There’s no time for us to think about that now. If we can’t deal with both at the same time, we’ll do one at a time.”

Christopher hummed in agreement before nodding. “I understand what you mean, but once we leave this place, it’ll be extremely difficult to enter their circle again.”

“I know.” Winnie hung her head to look at her feet. “We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. For now, Harold has given me time to take a shower and change my clothes, so no one’s following us. Let’s hurry up and start working.”

“All right.” Christopher surveyed their surroundings. “There isn’t anyone around. Harold will surely need to wash up too. We have, at most, half an hour.”

“Yes. If nothing goes wrong, half an hour will be more than enough for us.”

As they spoke, they rushed back as quickly as they could.

Once they locked the doors and the windows, they entered the bathroom together.

Christopher’s phone was special. There were two systems installed, and when he activated the hidden system, he soon contacted his department.

While he was making his report, Winnie was busying herself at the side with a pen and paper. She was jotting down everything she had seen on Harold’s computer earlier.

When she was done writing, Christopher took photos of the information and sent them to his department.

After ending the call, Christopher let out a heavy sigh of relief. As he exited from the hidden system, he said to Winnie in sincerity, “Thank you. Without you, I might need to spend more time and more effort to get all this information.”

Winnie, too, felt much more relieved after sending out the information. She flashed a smile at Christopher and said, “You’re too courteous. Also, it’s what I should do. Furthermore, you’re my friend. I’m willing to lend you a helping hand for this.”

However, Christopher shook his head, his eyes reddening. “No, no. It’s not that I’m being courteous. I’m not thanking you on my own account. I’m thanking you on behalf of my department.

You’ve helped us lower the casualty rates of innocent people. Everything you’ve done today will save and have saved many lives and families. My department has asked me to thank you.”

Thinking of the blood, sweat, and tears that heroes like Christopher had sacrificed, Winnie found her throat tightening. She shook her head.

“No, I’ve only done something minor. The ones who should receive the thanks are you guys, but I’ll accept the gratitude from you and your department.”

“Mm.” Christopher inclined his head. In the next second, he lifted his arm and gave Winnie a military salute.

Winnie’s heart melted, and she chuckled. “It’s my honor.”

With that, she tore the paper she wrote on into shreds and flushed them down the toilet bowl.

After that, Winnie looked at the ring on her ring finger and said, “Xavier, we’re moving forward with the schedule. We’ll be executing the plan tonight. If you hear this, please respond.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she received a message on her phone.

It was from Xavier. Xavier: Got it. Don’t worry. Begin the plan when you see my signal after the sun goes down. Be careful.

Winnie touched her ring. “I got it. You too. I’ll go and prepare now. We’re about to move out.”

Ten minutes later, Winnie was all done with her washing up.

When she got dressed and stepped out of the bathroom, she noticed Christopher missing from the room.

sent someone over to get her while she

out of the window and slowly clipped her hair

talking to Harold’s

her, he took a step closer and said, “Let’s go. Let’s not make Mr. Horton wait

at him.

breath.

arm around his and leaned her head against his shoulder. “That’s

spot where the car was parked

Harold was already in a clean set of clothes and

them approached him, he began teasing, “Vivian, I was thinking of having you sit in my car as a fulfillment of our

smile. “He’s my new favorite, but I

“I’ll get you anyone you like. You can even have more than one

the way,

“All right. I can see that you’re happy, and that makes me happy too.

and Christopher

of them went over the rescue operation again, for Christopher

the lab, Winnie began working away. Other than stepping out of the lab for some food at noon and for the occasional restroom break, she went nowhere

said he was tired and needed

some

away, the sun slowly

time, Harold did not wish to lose the precious few hours.

the factory. To keep up with the act, Harold deliberately came to the

were eating, Harold even apologized to her, “Sorry about this, Vivian. This place isn’t as good as home, but once this batch of products has been handed

to that,” Winnie said with a smile. “By the way, Hal, it must be dark outside. I’ve been in the basement for the entire day, and I

glanced at the time on his watch. “The sky hasn’t completely darkened when I came down here just now. Still, this isn’t something you need to concern yourself with. Just keep an eye on the time and rest when it’s about two to

sun goes down faster now. We’re already halfway through our meal. I’m sure it’s completely

operation would commence after sunset. Winnie was excited and looking

Harold,

snorted in amusement. “Why are you suddenly asking

question just suddenly popped into my head. I’m interested

wine, but instead of answering her, he asked, “What about

sly, Hal. I was the one who asked you the question first, but now you’re trying to fish for

a little before putting down his wine glass and patting Winnie’s shoulder. “Let me tell you this: I don’t believe in karma. I’ll do what I want to do, and I’ll kill anyone I’m annoyed with. I’ll either take or steal the things I want. I live a much more carefree life than anyone in this world, and I’m enjoying it! This is what will happen to me.

curled her lips. “I do, but not

had

piece of napkin and slowly

won’t last you forever. Someone like you, Hal, who has done horrible things and has their hands stained with blood, will end up dying

about?” Harold’s expression darkened. “Are you

never heard of such curses from your

his brows. “Why are you

“I’m just wistfully commenting on how lucky we are to stay alive

the future, you’ll have me accompany you to the grave. We might not have been together at the start, but we’ll be by

in agreement before lifting her glass to clink it against Harold’s. “We’ll be by each other’s side

thinking otherwise. As if. I won’t die even if you’ve decomposed. What goes around comes around, and the grim reaper is just

excluding

rhythmic knocks