The Queen's Back

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Throughout the flight, Maxwell and Mona never let go of each other's hands. They remained connected until the plane touched down.

At some point, Mona drifted off to sleep, her

brushing a

a stray lock of hair from her forehe resting on Maxwell's shoulder. He glanced at her with a gentle smile, I stand still, he thought.

If only time could

Nigel, watching from behind, couldn't help but find the sight of his boss smiling a bit unusual. The relationship between Maxwell and Mona seemed to be quite good. The plane landed at Arkenvale's airport, and Maxwell gently woke Mona. Together with Nigel, they exited the airport.

The night sky was as dark as ink, with stars twinkling like diamonds, creating a serene atmosphere. Maxwell never released Mona's hand.

Neither spoke, but the silence seemed to bring them closer. Mona wore a constant smile, feeling that the day when Maxwell might fall for her wasn't far off.

As

the car drove toward the hotel, it passed through a quiet, eerie lane in this foreign land.

"Just around the corner, and we'll be on the main road where it's busier,"I Nigel said, his voice betraying a slight tremor, revealing his own unease.

Maxwell ha

Maxwell hadn't brought many people on this on this trip, just a small . it's a bit creepy here," Mona remarked, eveing the real team that hadn't yet disembarked from the plane. If anything went wrong, it would be his responsibility.

мах stared

ahead and hoping they would reach the main road soon. into the distance, his expression calm, though he

corner, Nigel breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that once they turned, they'd be in a safer

a car approached with its high beams on, blinding them momentarily. Instinctively, Nigel closed his eyes, and suddenly, the car window shattered with a loud crash, scattering glass everywhere, even onto Nigel. In an instant,

a burly man

slightly, prompting Nigel to

ear and whispered, "No matter

Maxwell leaned close to

shaking her head, her eyes brimming with

life or if something else had subtly altered

Maxwell reassured her, his voice steady as he gently brushed a stray lock

"Trust me, I'll

the car, locking the

soon as he and Nigel exited, a group of men brandishing metal rods approached

you?" Maxwell

the enemies he'd made over the years. In his quest to advance the Carter Group,

08:24 Mon, Oct 21

Chapter 32

earned his share of

here for Maxwell

דח

+5

She gripped the door handle, torn between the urge to help and Maxwell's instructions to stay put. She knew she might only complicate things if she intervened, so she quickly called the police. The sounds of the scuffle outside

hope

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255