Chapter 1658
Nate hung up the phone silently and quietly took his ce next to Chloe. With some pity, he
watched Stanley lead his men as they fired the first shot. The checkpoint was caught off guard, and
immediately thrown into the firefight.
“Ma’am, it’s dangerous up front. Please stay back as much as you can
Chloe shook her head. “I need to assess the situation and find a chance to break in.”
Nate’s expression was somewhatplex. “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it. The moment there’s an
opening, I’ll make sure you’re the first one through. Your safety is our priority”
Chloe nced at the ongoing firefight and decided to follow Nate’s advice and step back. She
wasn’t overly worried about Stanley She had absolute confidence in his ability to handle a single
checkpoint c2
Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.
She couldn’t possibly call Stanley for help without being sure he’d be safe. It wasn’t right to put him
in a potentially life–threatening situation
Soon enough, Chloe felt the intensity of the battle wanting, and she moved closer to assess the
situation.
Stanley had easily gained the upper hand, but dodging bullets back and forth was undoubtedly
exhausting. Nate, seeing that the situation was under control signaled one of his men and
whispered something in his ear. The man nodded and left.
Before long. Nate turned to Chloe. “Ma’am, let’s get in the car.”
Chloe was unsure of his ns, but the chilling wind outside left her no room to argue. Without much
thought, she got in the car
The battle continued up ahead. As long as there was gunfire, Chloe would not risk going in. She
didn’te here to get herself killed
Five minutes felt like an eternity amidst the gunfire. Suddenly, a rumbling sound grew from the dark
horizon. The sound of a helicopter’s engine and the whooshing wind grew louder.
Uncertain if it was a friend or foe, Chloe huddled inside the car, and her brows knitted together
Meanwhile, Nate stuck his head out of the window, looking up at the sky. His hair, already
disheveled, was further tousled by the helicopter’s wind. But right now, controlling his overwhelming
joy was more important than worrying about his messy hair.
Help was finally here. He could finally let go of this “ticking bomb.” With a sigh of relief, Nate started
the car Chloe frowned, “What are you doing?”
“Ma’am, we can go in now”
Chloe nced at the ongoing firefight. “It’s not stable yet
“Don’t worry. Trust me.” With a rxed tone. Nate drove towards the checkpoint
Chloe’s face tightened, and her brows furrowed deeper. Silently, she gripped the gun in her pocket.
Three helicopters flew overhead, one after another. They crossed into the border region’s airspace
without any signs of aggression or resistance. They even seemed to be preparing tond within the
border.
Stanley and his men noticed, too. Damn! They’ve got reinforcements!
The helicoptersnded without any resistance, clearly on their side. Three helicopters meant
another round of firefights
At the same time, Stanley spotted a line of cars entering from the checkpoint. The slow pace of the
cars in the midst of the chaos was like an elderly man leisurely walking down the street. Incredibly
leisurely.
He even saw Chloe sitting in one of the cars.
Stanley was shocked. Who could tell him what the hell was going on?!
“Jaden, take my ce. I need to check the front! He called for a recement and slipped into the
chaos.
Three helicoptersnded. Who knew what kind of people were inside? It could be super dangerous.
This woman was really stubborn and disobedient She was infuriating!
Chloe was equally confused. Her questioning gaze repeatedly drifted to Nate next to her Watching
the peaceful scene on their side, and the unobstructed path ahead, Chloe was baffled Nate’s
rxed expression made Chloe believe that the first thing she should do after entering was to take
a good rest
Three helicoptersnded on a spacious square not far away The rotors whirled rapidly, stirring up a
bone-chilling wind in the winter night
Stanley caught up with Chloe’s car and knocked on the window ‘What the hell are you doing? Did I
give you the signal toe in?”
Chloe looked at him through the window, equally confused Nate assured me it was safe
“Damn in Look at what’s happening out there Get out of the car now!
Without another word, Stanley reached into the car, released the safetytch, opened the door, and
pulled Chloe out.
“Come with mel
He nced around, pulled Chloe into his arms, and shielded her with his body, ready to leave.
Nate, of course, wasn’t about to let them go. He immediately got out of the car and quickly blocked
Stanley’s path. His brain buzzed at the sight of Stanley holding Chloe so closely, and he felt a bit
dizzy
Couldn’t they stop doing this?! Her husband was
Nate shivered as the wind from the helicopters rotor hit him At the same time, the doors of the
nearby helicopters opened. Nate looked up to see two bodyguards quickly jump out, and soon, a tall
figure appeared at the center of the helicopter’s dear
The joy he had felt earlier now had a different taste. He wished that his boss could have stayed in
the air for a few more rounds beforending.
Nate straightened his posture and bowed slightly, showing respect. Chloe had only ever seen him
act this way towards one person. She paused for a moment, then turned from Stanley’s embrace.
When the familiar figure came into view, she was surprised, and her mouth fell open. Nate’s
previous assurance shed through her mind like a bolt of lightning. So that was what was going
on?
She watched as the figure stepped off the helicopter. The wind lifted the corner of his ck coat, the
cor fluttering. His handsome, aloof face was tightly drawn. It was only when she moved in closer
that she could vaguely see the stormy gloom and icy coldness lurking in his deep, dark eyes.
Chloe stared at him as he stood a short distance away. His gaze was heavy and unyielding as it met
hers
“Come here,” he ordered.