Chapter 885 Not Letting Her Rest for a Day
Tears filled Mateo's eyes.
He swallowed hard and opened his arms. "Come here, give me a hug."
Aaron didn't hesitate. They embraced.
Mateo pulled back and looked at Nora. "Nora."
"If you want a hug, just hug me."
Aaron stepped in front of her.
Mateo chuckled. "Alright, I'll hug you then."
He hugged Aaron again, his eyes softening as he glanced at Nora.
'Goodbye, Nora.'
He'd always remember the girl who brought color to his otherwise gray life.
Even if it was just for a moment, it was worth it.
Mateo arranged a car to take Aaron and Nora away from the royal palace.
He stood at the door, watching the car until it disappeared from view, but he didn't move.
In the car, Nora turned her head instinctively, watching Mateo's figure fade away. She sighed softly.
"What's up?" Aaron asked.
"Nothing."
"Come on, tell me."
Nora hesitated. "I just feel a bit sorry for him."
From now on, Mateo would have to fight alone in the royal palace.
She'd seen his reddened eyes, and her heart ached.
Nora thought of how she was abandoned by her family five years ago and went abroad alone, feeling very empathetic.
Aaron gently pinched her chin. "Feeling bad for him?"
Nora pulled his hand away. "Don't be jealous. I just remembered how lonely I felt five years ago."
Aaron was silent for a moment, then pulled her into his arms.
"Alright, I'll give you ten seconds to feel sad."
Smelling Aaron's familiar and comforting scent, the sadness in Nora's heart began to fade.
They were both lucky.
The two returned to Whispering Woods Resort.
As soon as they walked in, there was a bang, and confetti exploded, streamers flying everywhere.
Applause and cheers erupted.
"Welcome home, Princess and Prince!"
Nora brushed the streamers off her head and body, finally noticing the festive decorations and the group of people who had redecorated the hall to welcome them.
She chuckled. "Do you have to go all out like this?"
"Of course, you're the Princess! How could we not?"
Aisha walked up to Nora with a smile, linking arms with her and acting coy.
"Princess Nora, can I take a photo with you?"
Nora laughed. "Sure, why not."
"Princess Nora, please take the seat of honor!"
Seraphina also walked over, making a gesture of invitation.
"Princess Nora, can I have your autograph?"
Jasmine pulled out a small notebook.
Nora laughed. "Alright, ask for whatever you want!"
Everyone laughed, the room filled with joy.
After a while, Nora's phone rang.
It was Jane calling.
A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
She thought, 'Has the news of me becoming the Princess of Hchilia already reached Chrisland?'
'Is she calling to congratulate me?'
Nora answered the call.
"Jane."
"Dr. Smith, are you and Mr. Gordon in Hchilia right now?"
Jane, as usual, got straight to the point.
Nora smiled. "Yes, has the news about me reached Chrisland so quickly?"
Jane didn't answer directly but said, "Dr. Smith, I need you and Mr. Gordon to do me a favor."
Nora's smile faded. "What's wrong?"
Jane said, "Zephyr has been captured and is currently at the border of Hchilia."
Nora was stunned and immediately on high alert.
"What happened?"
Jane explained, "It's my fault. I used to be an undercover agent and made a lot of enemies. The people who kidnapped Zephyr are remnants of that criminal group. Their base is at the border of Hchilia, and they took Zephyr to lure me there."
"I've already asked Interpol for help, but you know how slow that can be."
"These people are extremely dangerous, and the longer it takes, the greater the danger Zephyr faces. I just found out you and Mr. Gordon are in Hchilia, and since you're now a Princess, I'm asking for your help."
Nora quickly responded, "Don't worry, we'll do everything we can."
"Thank you."
Jane sounded relieved. "I'm heading to the airport now. They want me at the border within eight hours, so I can't meet you. I'll send you the info on the kidnappers, and you can update me once you have a plan."
"Got it," Nora replied.
Aaron, who had been listening, looked serious. "Zephyr's in trouble?"
"Yeah. Jane needs our help to rescue him," Nora said.
Soon, Jane sent over the details.
The criminal group's base was in a border area called Nyxonia.
The leader of the kidnappers was Matteo Bianchi.
Aaron squinted and looked at James.
"James, is Nyxonia close to where the Rochet society is based?"
Since Stov was captured, the Rochet society had been completely reorganized.
Currently, under their new leader, the Rochet society only engaged in legitimate business.
"Not far, why?" James replied.
"A friend of mine was captured by a guy named Matteo and taken there. Can your society negotiate with him?" Aaron asked.
James frowned, "Matteo... I remember a gang there that was taken down last year. Matteo was one of the members who slipped through the cracks."
Aaron nodded. "Can Ross negotiate with him?"
Ross was the leader of the Rochet society.
He was also the one Aaron called to help take down the Rochet society after Billy was kidnapped.
"It might be tough."
James hesitated. "You know, border gangs are numerous and operate independently. It's already good if we don't have conflicts."
"Now that the Rochet society is doing legitimate business, we're seen as different, so we don't have deep connections with other gangs."
Aaron frowned. "Is there any way to rescue him quickly?"
James was silent for a moment. "Unless the official military steps in and demands his release."
The royal family was the best official authority.
Nora blinked, realizing her new status as a Princess could come in handy.
They just wouldn't let her rest for even a day.
"Then I'll call Prince Mateo right away to see if he can help us," Nora said.
"I'll call." Aaron took out his phone.
Nora glanced at Aaron and didn't argue, watching him dial Mateo's number.
The call was quickly answered.
Mateo's teasing voice came through. "Aaron, just left the palace and you already miss me?"
Aaron didn't have time for jokes. "Mateo, we need your help with something."
"What is it?"
"Rescue someone."
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