The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 226

Chapter 226 A Business

Deal

In Braeden's office.

Braeden transmitted the newly received system to the relevant units. “First, update the special forces' system for testing. If the performance checks out, deploy it to all helicopters."

As he set down the phone, another phone rang. He answered it at once. "Braeden speaking."

"Miss Harper's signal dropped in international waters," said the voice on the other end with a sense of urgency. "Her last known coordinates have been sent to your phone. Beyond that point, we can't track her or guarantee protection. We request immediate backup."

Aboard a speedboat, Morton Sugden watched the distant luxury yacht through his binoculars. His grip tightened as the vessel disappeared from his view.

As an agent, he understood the stakes. Brenna wasn't just a civilian; she was a genius in aerospace design, a national asset. Losing her was not an option.

Braeden's screen lit up with coordinates and a grainy image of the yacht. Within moments, he had relayed the information to a special ops commander.

"Names of everyone on board," he demanded, pen in hand.

Morton's voice crackled over the satellite link as he listed the names of the passengers. When the call ended, he

waited for orders.

the horizon. One of them

guard

aircraft within 300 miles. Underwater scans are clean, too," the guard

discuss a business deal." She then gestured to the lavish spread. "Please, enjoy

them out to international waters

Something wasn't right.

also cautious, neither Denis nor Ernst raised any objections. They had been informed beforehand that the business deal was very profitable. The lure of tens of billions in annual profits was too

it hard to walk away from

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quickly said, "We'll take care of the barbecue! It'll be ready by

Brenna's eyes, then gave her hand a light squeeze. He discreetly pressed a small, solid object into her palm. "Grill me some bluefin tuna. It's

fingers around the object.

hidden meaning

came with a steep price tag, especially when flown in fresh

for the four great families, it was nothing more

Sabine, Isabella, and Fay all drooled at the sight of the prized fish. It was

dreamed of tasting before.

leave Brenna's side, Mr. Mitchell. Don't worry;

in no time."