Chapter 1000:


    “You weren’t obligated to tell us any of this, Mr. Cooper.” After a brief pause, Maia finally spoke. “I’m not the type to ce blind trust in anyone just because of a few words, but so far, you’ve been someone who’s stood by me.”


    No hesitation came from Hurst as he replied, “That’s because we are friends, Maia. Supporting you wasn’t a burden. If anything, I’ve gained far more from knowing you.”


    Honesty lingered in his voice, revealing his innermost thoughts.<fn9b95> ?????? ???? Find_Novel(.</fn9b95>


    Right then, Hurst couldn’t help but feel a quiet sense of relief. Choosing to build a connection with Maia — recognizing her strength before anyone else did — had been one of his wiser moves.


    In reply, Maia offered a subtle nod before shifting focus to what mattered most. “Any leads on Tyrant? And what exactly happened with Ethan and Mnie — how did they end up in that situation? Also, who else do you think might be behind all this? This matter isn’t simple at all.”


    Maia asked those questions with lethal intent. She had no intention of allowing anyone connected to this attack to escape justice. Without the years of intensive martial arts training she’d undergone alongside Zoey in prison, she might not have survived this time.


    Family deserved absolute protection from danger. When trouble arose, it should target her alone. But this time, her enemies had shattered every unspoken rule by going after her younger brother. Such a vition could never be permitted again.


    Hurst shifted ufortably but answered withplete honesty. “We’ve encountered aplication. I’m not sure who spirited Tyrant away, but I’ve already dispatched search teams to locate him.”


    As soon as Maia heard this revtion, her brow creased in concern. She remembered that bastard vividly—she’d beaten him senseless until he couldn’t even twitch. How had Hurst failed to secure such a helpless target?


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    Pattie’s tension spiked as she absorbed their exchange. She immediately grabbed her phone and dialed frantically. “I need you at Maple Hospital immediately to provide Maia with round-the-clock protection. Also, deploy additional personnel to safeguard Ethan.”


    Hurst raised his hand in a calming gesture. “Please don’t worry, Ms. Miller. Ethan remainspletely secure at my private medical facility.”


    He shifted his attention to Maia. “I believe you’d be considerably safer if you transferred there as well.”


    Mnie’s face brightened with enthusiasm. What a perfect solution. This arrangement would eliminate her daily hospital visits while allowing her father to spend time with Maia regrly.


    Maia thought it unnecessary, but just as she was about to refuse Hurst, Pattie interjected, “Maia, I think you should go. Combined protection from my security team and Hurst’s personnel would create an imprable defense.”


    Tyrant could resurface at any moment, and there’s no telling what other threats might emerge.”


    Mnie eagerly supported the proposal. “Exactly, Maia. Your presence would ease Ethan’s anxiety tremendously. He regained consciousness today and has been asking for you constantly.”


    Faced with their united persuasion, Maia found herself swallowing the refusal she’d been ready to voice.


    Meanwhile, in a shadowy back-alley establishment, Chris slipped through the bar’s entrance unnoticed. After departing the hospital, he’d strategically positioned several trusted operatives around the medical facility to guarantee Maia’s continued safety. He navigated through a concealed doorway and descended into the underground base, where several people immediately rushed to meet him.


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