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.

with weapons raised, eyes scanning the horizon. One of them held a tablet showing live radar imaging, capable of detecting movement within

guard watching

No vessels or aircraft within 300 miles.

the guests with a perfect smile. "Ladies, I invited the heirs to discuss a business deal." She then gestured to the lavish spread. "Please, enjoy yourselves

and Jayceon exchanged glances. Why haul them out to international waters just for a

Something wasn't right.

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

to walk away from that kind of

18:15

"We'll take care of the barbecue! It'll be ready

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

and closed her fingers around the object. Since

a hidden meaning

price tag, especially when flown in fresh from abroad. Its rich taste and rarity

families, it was nothing

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

dreamed of tasting before.

out. "You seem so reluctant to leave Brenna's side,

in no time."

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