?Chapter 676: Questions flooded her mind.


    Who would resort to such shady tactics? Who would choose to hide behind the scenes, leaving Robbie barely clinging to hope rather than confronting him outright? Precisely, who would ensure Robbie had just enough of a chance to reach out to her? And who possessed the means to silently abduct Robbie and cast him into the sea? As Harlee scrutinized theputer code before her, her gaze intensified, reflecting a sinister gleam.


    It must be Hale.


    Only he had the audacity and the boredom to orchestrate such an borate scheme.


    She pulled up Hales number and sent a chilling text.


    Pulling off stunts again? Almost immediately, Hale responded with a series of voice messages.


    Harlee, as expected of you to figure out my masterpiece so quickly! A special gift, just for you.


    Are you enjoying it? Harlee ignored the remaining messages, responding with a simple, Get lost, before blocking him.


    In Uwhor, Hale chuckled as he saw the message not delivered notice.


    Ha-ha, Harlee, youll beg me yet! He reveled in the cleverness of his n.


    His scheme had effectively sidelined the most skilled operatives who could havepleted the mission swiftly.


    Meanwhile, the man left adrift at sea, confined in a container with scant air, wouldntst beyond three hours.


    Hale thought his n was perfect, yet he failed to consider two vital elements: the military knife Harlee had provided and her influential connections.


    ?@??$τ ￠?αt?êя? ?η gal??νê??.??м In the end, his scheme only strengthened Harlees eptance by Rhys team and deepened the bond between them.


    Twenty minutester, Robbie had mastered the use of the knife.


    Heeding Harlees guidance, he began by slicing a small opening to allow seawater inside.


    His goal was to let the water fill up to a specific level before cutting open the top to escape.


    The strategy was fraught with risks.


    First, Robbie needed to forcefully widen the gap.


    Next, he had to ensure his phone remained water-free.


    A misstep at any point could result in his enclosure filling with water.


    Undeterred by the danger, Robbie consumed hisst bit of food and set to work.


    During his efforts, he began his farewells.


    Harlee, if this doesnt work out, dont me yourself.


    The responsibility is mine.


    Let the others in the Shadow Moon Society know it was a privilege for me to stand and fight by their side.


    And if theres a memorial, keep it lively.


    No tears, understood? Harlee rolled her eyes as she watched Robbie lying in the water, phone held high, dramatically reciting his final words.


    Rx.


    I wont let anything happen to you.


    Really? Youre that confident in me? Robbie sounded genuinely astonished.


    Surviving this would give him endless bragging rights.


    Yet, Harlee quickly tempered his optimism with a stark reality.


    No, actually, youre in more danger now.


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