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.

personnel stood with weapons raised, eyes scanning the horizon. One of them held a

guard watching the

within 300 miles. Underwater scans are clean,

discuss a business deal." She then gestured to the

out to international waters

Something wasn't right.

been informed beforehand that the business deal was very profitable. The

have found it hard to walk away from that kind

18:15

take care of the barbecue! It'll be ready by the time you're

squeeze. He discreetly pressed a small, solid object into her

her fingers around the object. Since when did Ethan care about food?

a hidden meaning behind his

a steep price tag, especially when flown in fresh from abroad. Its rich

it was nothing

the sight of the prized fish. It was a luxury they had only

dreamed of tasting before.

laugh rang out. "You seem so reluctant to leave Brenna's side, Mr. Mitchell. Don't worry; you will

in no time."

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