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    Regaining herposure, Elena’s gaze sharpened as she reimed the bullet pouch, pulling her hand away from Lydia’s.


    Lydia, assuming Elena still intended to proceed solo, started to say, “You must not—”


    Elena interjected with a serene assurance, “No need to worry. I’ve regained my rity. I’m not heading into danger unprepared.”


    Lydia’s heart, once torn between uncertainty, finally found its ce. Elena’s tone revealed her regained calm.


    Lydia shifted her focus and began discussing the rescue n with Elena. “I know Avaloria well. My n is to infiltrate Shadow’s stronghold to locate the hostages, while you and the team provide support from the outside…”


    Elena cut in sharply, “I’m entering the Shadow base myself,” without ncing at Lydia.


    Lydia’s expression darkened. “Earle is baiting you. If you go now, you’re ying right into his hands.”


    Methodically, Elena arranged the firearms and ammunition back in the armory, keeping only a sleek,pact handgun for herself. Securing it in her waistband, she faced Lydia with a determined look. “He’s baiting me, which is precisely why I must go.”


    Elena reasoned that Earle had meticulously orchestrated the scenario to draw her in. Her presence would potentially lower his guard. She was the one with the best chance of approaching him.


    Although Lydia understood the rationale, she strongly objected due to the risks involved. “Elena, approaching Earle is perilous. He’s unpredictable—you can’t foresee his actions.”


    Elena met Lydia’s gaze with steady resolve.


    Lydia, knowing Elena’s steadfast nature, realized persuasion was useless. Holding back further attempts, she said, “I’ll apany you to Avaloria. I’ll position myself near the base. Should trouble arise, use our encryptedwork to reach me. You must remain unharmed, or I’ll intervene.”


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    Elena acknowledged with a simple nod. “Understood.”


    Lydia understood Elena better than anyone—rather than trying to talk her out of it, the best choice was to stand by her side and offer support throughout the journey.


    They swiftly ironed out the signals and tactics for the operation. After aligning their strategy, Lydia updated the ops team’s second-inmand and then joined Elena on the helicopter, ready for their mission.


    Elena and Lydia made their way onto the helicopter, where the deputy leader of the ops team quickly directed his crew to disguise themselves as casual tourists. Their task was to infiltrate Avaloria and support Lydia in her rescue efforts.


    At the same time, news of Elena’s departure to Avaloria reached Wesley, darkening his face and filling his office with a suffocating tension.


    Felix, noticing Wesley’s grim expression, felt a shiver of apprehension and dared not lock eyes with him.


    Infuriated, Wesley processed the fact that Elena had embarked on the mission to Avaloria to save the children without informing him. This move signified ack of trust—or perhaps skepticism about his capabilities.


    “Elena didn’t even bother to text me before heading to Avaloria,” Wesley muttered, his jaw tightening in frustration.


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