Chapter 362

Sheena snapped back to reality and asked, “How are his two trusted aides doing?”

“Don’t worry. I secretly spiked their drinks, and it should take effect while they’re on the road.

“Good. We can also check on Elijah’s efficiency in handling things,” Sheena said as she glanced at the now-empty bottle of red wine.

The military vehicle traveled on the highway, and there was minimal traffic due to the late hour.

Ian adjusted the car’s air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature, and Nathaniel’s two trusted aides were dozing off as they had consumed alcohol. Only Nathaniel, despite having a few drinks, remained relatively clear-headed.

Ian was focused on the road when suddenly a cold gun pressed against the back of his head.

It was Nathaniel.

“Why aren’t we heading back to my place? Where are you bringing us?”

His voice was loud, and the heightened alertness of the two aides woke them up quickly. They looked out the window to realize Ian was taking them to the outskirts.

Tension filled the car.

route? Sorry, Mr. Nicholls. I saw you all sleeping and didn’t want to wake you. I thought this route would be

unchanged, demanding Ian,

“Huh? Of course!”

of slowing down, and he suddenly jerked the steering wheel, almost losing control and swerving off the road. With none of them wearing seatbelts, the

no exception, and the gun against Ian’s head

the brakes, swiftly exited the

to inertia, were

glared vengefully in

echoed in the quiet

covered his head and patted his body. Realizing the gunshot had not hit him, he

by a man who unexpectedly emerged from the trunk and had his aim shifted. The rear compartiment and back

the two aides, slightly

someone was

grasped that something was off about this dinner. He moved to attack the man emerging from the trunk,

too dark for Nathaniel to identify the person in the

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