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    Comparing people would be a waste of time. It was pointless. While they were not as influential as Briar, they were notpletely useless.


    Aside from the one at the very top, the three great families wielded the most power in Shoneport. With the Wade family at the helm, supported by the Goodwin and Parkinson families, the three great families both kept each other in check and helped one another thrive.


    But after the incident, the Wade family’s power seemed to weaken. Given the behavior of some members of the Wade family, no one could guess what Ashton would do.


    Griffin treasured his family ties. If he learned about such a sordid affair within the Wade family, he would not be able to bear it. It was unknown if Ashton would show mercy and let certain people off the hook for Griffin’s sake.


    As Hamish’s thoughts raced, Ashton had already passed Alexia and Alex, striding into the room. Sensing the strange and tense atmosphere between Hamish and Briar, his face showed little emotion, but his eyes held a sharp look.


    Seeing the displeasure on Ashton’s face and fearing a misunderstanding, Hamish quickly raised his hands to defend himself. “Hey, Ashton, don’t get the wrong idea. I wasn’t harming Briar. Besides, with her skills, I couldn’t have harmed her in this short amount of time anyway.”


    Only then did Ashton soften slightly. However, he still walked hastily to Briar’s side. He pulled her close and asked in a low voice, “Honey, what’s wrong? You look a little upset.”


    Hamish was at a loss for words. “Tsk! When ites to being protective, you’re in a league of your own.”


    Ashton’s voice was low, but loud enough for Hamish to hear, making it clear that if Briar nodded, Ashton would turn on him immediately.


    Hamish shook his head and walked away. ‘Forget it. A newlywed who’s madly in love is not someone you can reason with. Best not to provoke him.’


    Amused, Briar watched Hamish sneak away and Ashton look at her with a straight face. She gave Ashton a gentle push. “I’m fine. Stop scaring Hamish.”


    Ashton agreed, pulling Briar onto the sofa and dropping the tedious conversation. He then asked seriously, “Are you going to destroy those undergroundbs yourself, or will you have Connor and his team do it?”


    Briar thought for a moment before replying, “Let’s have Connor and his team handle it for now. I’ll get Alexia and Alex to help them in a little while.”


    Briar was actually dying to handle it herself. They had collected so much from that one secretb in the deserted mountain pass. She could only imagine what a living hell the other undergroundbs must be.


    But if she left Shoneport, the people hiding in the city would probably flee even faster. Capture the king to vanquish his underlings. Only by seizing the mastermind could the undergroundbs be destroyed for good.


    oment’s thought. Ashton asked, “And what


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    Ashton’s men had just taught the Jennings family’s bodyguards a harsh lesson, and they scurried away in disgrace. But if Briar insisted on investigating the secrets of the live–subjectboratory with them, Edgar probably would not give up so easily. He would harass Briar again.


    Briar scoffed, toying with Ashton’s fingers with one hand while twirling a handgun that had appeared out of nowhere in the other. “If Edgar dares to stop me, I don’t mind killing him myself.”


    Briar’s voice was steady but filled with murderous intent. “He killed my mother. He’s lucky to have lived this long.”


    Briar was going after Edgar’s head. Hearing this, Ashton nodded without any attempt to talk her out of it. “Alright. But a man like Edgar isn’t worth getting your hands dirty. Just let Brandon and his team handle him.”


    Edgar was still Briar’s father, and Ashton was worried that killing Edgar would give Briar a bad rep. His woman should remain pure and untainted.


    Briar looked up, met Ashton’s gaze, and suddenly smiled. “Ashton, it’s okay. I have no qualms about killing Edgar. He should have died long ago.”


    Ashton raised his hand to ruffle Briar’s hair, messing it up as he smiled along with her. “I know. You’re the most skilled mercenary instructor in the world, after all.”


    Briar was speechless. ‘Is heplimenting, or just teasing me?‘


    He reminded her again that she had deliberately kept her identity as an instructor at the DDC Vanguard Mercenary Special Operations Base a secret.


    “There’s no need to be so petty! Are you still holding a grudge?”


    Ashton didn’t answer, simply holding her close and refusing to let go. In reality, Ashton wasn’t being petty. He was just worried that with such a capable wife, there would be countless days ahead where she might disappear.


    For an unknown reason, Ashton suddenly asked, “Honey, are you sure you’re not hiding any other secret identities?<b>” </b>


    Briar’s heart skipped a beat, and her gaze quickly darted away. Fortunately, she was in Ashton’s arms with her face buried in his broad chest. Hence, Ashton didn’t notice her guilty reaction.


    “Of course not!” Briarughed awkwardly. “Even if I were a genius, I would still need time to develop my potential.”


    Ashton had only asked casually and wasn’t expecting to hear some shocking secret from Briar. “That’s true,” he said.


    Hearing the indifference in Ashton’s tone and realizing he wasn’t suspicious, Briar secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn’t expose all of her secret identities at once. But she wouldn’t give herself away before being discovered.


    I must maintain a little bit of mystery, even in an intimate rtionship/


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    “Ahem! Excuse me.” As the two whispered intimately on the sofa, Alexia’s ill–timed cough shattered the


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    Briar turned and gave Alexia a dark look. “What is it, now?” <fn991a> Original content can be found at find?novel</fn991a>


    Afraid to look at Ashton after interrupting the couple, Alexia fixed her gaze on Briar. “Briar, uh, are we staying here, or…”


    Briar had already told them they could help Connor and his team, name their price, and Ashton would cover it.


    Ashton didn’t miss the money–hungry look on Alexia’s face. Before Briar could answer, Ashton nodded. “Get your things. I’ll send a private jet tonight to take you to Connor.”


    Then, as Alexia watched with eager anticipation, he named a figure, “Themission is 6 million dors cach”


    Alexia’s eyes so rich!”


    lit up, and she epted without hesitation. “Thank you, Ashton! You’re powerful, handsome, and


    Briar scratched her head while pointing. “Alexia, wipe your drool. Show some restraint!”


    However,posure was impossible as Alexia happily ran off. All she had to do was follow Connor and his team and type on theirputers to earn 40 million. No one would pass on such an opportunity.


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