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    When he arrived with his team, he had managed to rescue Alice’s subordinates. However, another group got away too quickly, and Sean hadn’t caught any of them.


    He sighed. “Honey, I don’t want you to hide things from me.”


    Norah had been thinking of fabricating a story, but at his words, she paused, awkwardly rubbing her nose. “I don’t want to lie to you either, but I’m still trying to figure out how to exin it. Can you give me a bit more time? Once I sort it out, I’ll tell you everything.”


    Seeing the uncertainty on her face, Sean stopped and affectionately pinched her cheek. “Okay, whenever you’re ready to talk, I’m here to listen. I want us to always be honest with each other.”


    Norah’s eyshes fluttered slightly as she looked at him. “Okay. By the way, I was surprised by Sacredice’s involvement in today’s fight. Did you enlist their help to rescue me?”


    Now it was Sean’s turn to feel uneasy. He had just spoken about the importance of honesty between them, and here he was, on the verge of lying. “Well, it’s quite easy to hire Sacredice mercenaries. I think it’s a worthwhile expense to ensure your safety.”


    Sean quickened his pace, trying to hide his difort. He wasn’t entirely lying since Kelvin had organized these men knowing Sean’s presence in Sure. He figured that since Norah had previously encountered Sacredice personnel, it would be easier to use them for support. If Norah never traveled internationally, his role as the leader of Sacredice could remain a secret.


    This felt like a ticking time bomb, and he knew he needed to choose the right moment to tell her the full truth. When should he do it? Maybe after they were married? That seemed like a good choice.


    Norah had no idea that the man next to her was already nning their wedding. She didn’t worry about Sacredice’s people. To her, they were just another group of mercenaries avable for hire with the right amount of money—nothing out of the ordinary.


    But what did concern her more was Adair. Where might he have fled to after his escape? His arm injury would require medical attention, so where would he seek treatment? Who would he turn to for help?


    Caught up in her thoughts, Norah simply followed Sean, not paying attention to where they were going. When she finally snapped out of her reverie, she realized she was seated on a bed in a room at a five-star hotel. Taken aback, she blinked in confusion.


    Hadn’t they agreed to go back to the Fraziers’ house? How had she ended up here?


    Sean appeared calm and didn’t seem the least bit uneasy. When he caught sight of Norah’s questioning look, he coughed lightly a couple of times.


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