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    Brenna’s voice was firm. “I’m not leaving this to anyone else. Send me the coordinates. I’ll get supplies lined up.”


    She wasn’t about to waste any more time—every second counted, and she needed to find Ethan soon.


    After mulling it over, she realized the jungle was a wild card. Bringing Thiago along would give her an extrayer of security.


    Brenna dialed Gary and Felix, and as they hurried to pack, she quickly informed her parents of her trip.


    “Something’se up with thepany. I need to head to Norview.”


    She knew better than to mention the real reason—if they learned she was heading into a jungle on a dangerous mission, they’d never let her go.


    Giselle, fresh from a shower and already in her robe, paused by the doorway, looking puzzled. “All of a sudden? Is there a problem with one of the overseas branches?”


    Brenna waved it off. “Nothing major. Just a small hup I need to sort out. Go get some rest; I’ve got this handled.”


    Shepard and Giselle exchanged a nce but didn’t question it further. They assumed it was standard corporate trouble and left it at that.


    Soon, Brenna and Gary were on the road, speeding toward the airport to catch a 3 a.m. flight.


    While they waited for boarding, Brenna called an old contact in Norview, George Bates, asking him to prepare firearms, ammunition, and field gear.


    Gary and Felix were both excited. They had once served in special forces, veterans of multiple peacekeeping missions. Years of working quietly as security for the Harper family had dulled their adrenaline, but now, the thrill of real action stirred something alive in them again.


    Gary leaned forward with a grin toward Brenna. “Miss Harper, you’ve got nothing to worry about. I’m a sharpshooter—I can take a man down from a mile out, dead center.”


    Felix scoffed, crossing his arms. “I’m a good sniper, too, but I’ve got more tricks. Drop me in the wild, I’ll still walk out alive. I can tell which bugs bite, which snakes kill, and which mushrooms will poison you.”


    Brennaughed, shaking her head. “Didn’t realize I was traveling with legends. You two are surely wasted as bodyguards.”


    Gary rubbed the back of his neck with a sheepish grin. “Well, can’tin when the boss pays that well.”


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    Their sries weren’t low—hundreds of thousands of dors a month, plus bonuses and extra money during the holidays.


    Not long after, Thiago showed up, dragging a heavy suitcase behind him. He dropped it by the seats and sank down beside Brenna. “So, what’s the rush? What happened?”


    Brenna wasted no time filling the three of them in, exining Ethan’s situation clearly and quickly.


    Thiago didn’t hesitate—he pulled out his phone immediately and called one of his trusted contacts in Norview.


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