Chapter 317 Give Up Windsor Group and Come with Me
On the Last Night in Solara, outside the window, the winter night was filled with swirling snow. Although it was as warm as spring inside, Juniper felt cold all over.
Selina turned up the temperature of the fireplace and brought two blankets to cover Juniper.
But perhaps because she had just had a miscarriage, her body was weak and couldn't warm up no matter what.
Late at night, the master bedroom lights were turned off. Only the white snow outside cast a faint glow.
Later, Juniper, still unwilling to give up, called Paul. But his phone was also off.
She wanted to deceive herself, but these were like heavy slaps on her face.
Sophie was the daughter of the Abbotts. She was engaged to Magnus, and Ronald had also learned the news a few days earlier. She wanted to find some evidence to prove it was all a misunderstanding, but she couldn't find any.
She was so cold. She hugged herself tightly, curling up on the bed. Scalding tears soaked the pillow, gradually turning cool. The pain in her abdomen persisted.
Juniper clutched the blanket tightly, her fingertips turning white.
Outside, the snow fell silently. This winter night seemed endlessly long. It was extremely hard to endure. But fortunately, it was the last night.
On the other side, in Christopher's Mansion in Southern City.
Sophie couldn't reach Magnus and sensed something was wrong. So she connected with the Shadow Syndicate. "Sir, it's me."
A distorted voice came through the phone, "Why hasn't the Windsor Group's equity change been announced yet? Didn't you say everything was going smoothly?"
Sophie's eyes darkened, and she cautiously replied, "Karen has been causing trouble at the shareholders' meeting, bringing her people to strongly oppose it. Ronald's core team also doesn't support me and is demanding a new paternity test. Sir, should we kill Karen?"
Last time, she suggested killing Karen. But he didn't agree.
She didn't understand the reason, but it was clear that this didn't match his usual style.
The Shadow Syndicate's leaders had always been decisive and ruthless, preferring to kill a thousand by mistake rather than let one go.
Unless the cost of dealing with that person was too high, harming oneself in the process.
But Karen was just the Abbotts' adopted daughter. Even if she had some influence in Southern City, it wouldn't be difficult for the Shadow Syndicate to kill her if they really wanted to.
The man warned, "Karen is not an easy target. Don't mess with her."
Sophie's brow furrowed. Although she didn't understand, she didn't ask further and only said, "Sir, although Magnus has agreed to the marriage alliance, I can't reach him at the moment."
The man said, "His private jet was hijacked while passing over Avelonia and is currently missing."
Sophie's brow twitched hard. "Was it our people?"
The man replied, "No, but his sudden disappearance is suspicious. I'm afraid this is a ploy by Agency 719! We have a base in Avelonia; how could he be hijacked over Avelonia?"
Sophie clutched the communication device, her palms sweating, "Could it be that Agency 719 has discovered something?"
The man's distorted voice was rough, sinister, and authoritative. He paused and then coldly said, "Sophie, don't forget what happens to traitors. You should be well aware of what happened to your former partner, Martin Sullivan!"
"Yes, Sir. I will complete the task, rest assured!" Sophie's back was drenched in cold sweat.
After ending the contact, Sophie stood there, her fists clenched.
Martin... She would definitely get the antidote to save him. She owed Martin.
Once, during a mission on the Avelonia border, Martin, as her partner, took a bullet for her.
That bullet almost hit her right between the eyes. If it weren't for Martin's quick reaction, she would have been dead.
In the Shadow Syndicate, who would truly care for their partner?
It was after that incident that she and Martin developed feelings for each other.
Later, she wanted to live an ordinary life with Martin, without having to risk their lives every day. She wanted to leave the organization, but how could the Shadow Syndicate be a place one could leave freely?
They were taken from orphanages by the Shadow Syndicate at a very young age and continuously trained. Even though they could earn high commissions after completing missions, their lives were always at risk. No matter how much money they earned, what was the point if they couldn't live to spend it?
She wanted to escape this dark organization. But she was still naive.
To protect her, Martin not only didn't betray her but also voluntarily swallowed Venomshade poison to prove his loyalty.
She went to great lengths to make the Shadow Syndicate believe Martin was dead, secretly transporting the comatose Martin from Avelonia to a remote hospital in Crestoria.
Just a few more days, and as long as she got the antidote, Martin could be saved.
Karen? The leader of the Shadow Syndicate was unwilling to kill her. Did he have some other interest in Karen?
If Karen had a close relationship with him, could kidnapping Karen be used for negotiation?
Although threatening the leader of the Shadow Syndicate was extremely risky and could easily lead to a fatal end, even Karen might not have any real connection with him, if it meant getting the antidote, it would be worth the gamble.
If Martin died, she would make the Shadow Syndicate pay, no matter the cost.
Sophie searched for information about Karen, even hacking into the internal network to find some personal details.
Karen had actually stayed at Serenity Haven Orphanage in Crestoria before she was nine?
Serenity Haven Orphanage...
She had heard Martin mention that the current leader of the Shadow Syndicate was about his age and had once partnered with him on missions. He had never seen his true face or known his real name.
He only knew his code name was K, and before being taken to the Avelonia base, he had stayed at an orphanage in Crestoria.
Code name K...
She suddenly remembered that at the shareholders' meeting this morning, there seemed to be an assistant standing behind Karen?
She seemed to hear Karen call him "K"? Could it be that Karen was also part of the organization?
No, if Karen were part of the Shadow Syndicate, she wouldn't be stopping her actions.
If it wasn't just a coincidence in names, could the K beside Karen really be the leader of the Shadow Syndicate?
Sophie was shocked. If he really was, then his ability to conceal his identity was too strong. He had been around them for so long, yet no one suspected his identity.
In Maple Grove Manor.
This was a private villa Karen had purchased in Southern City.
She had been drinking heavily at a business dinner, and her assistant K had to stop the car several times on the way back as she vomited, her consciousness already muddled.
Stumbling in her high heels, she wobbled into the villa, singing loudly, "I'm the best in the world at my job!"
"Sophie wants to take the helm of the company? Compete with me? How many drinks can she handle? You! K! Come here!"
Karen grabbed K by the tie and pulled him over. She patted K's face, mumbling, "Do you think Magnus really wants to marry Sophie? That Magnus, he's such a lovesick fool. Isn't he in love with Juniper? Juniper... Juniper, the real daughter, has run away! She probably won't come back! Once I get rid of that fake Sophie, I can take over the entire company! K, I think you're quite capable. Stick with me, and you'll make money!"
With that, she pushed K away. Just as Karen was about to turn and lie on the sofa. K grabbed her arm and said, "Today is my last day as your assistant and bodyguard."
Karen, drunk and confused, raised her hand to rub her head, dazed. "Where are you going? I get it, who offered you a high price to recruit you? Tell me, how much, you're quite efficient, a talent worth keeping, I'll offer double to keep you!"
K said, "No matter how much you offer, I have to leave."
If he didn't leave now, the base in Avelonia would be dealt with by Agency 719.
Karen wrapped her arms around his neck, frowning in confusion. "I have money! Just name your ideal price!"
K smirked, suddenly wrapping his large hand around her slender waist and pulling her into his arms. "I don't want money."
He had plenty of money.
Karen asked, "Then what do you want? A position? I know being an assistant and bodyguard is..."
K's eyes deepened as he looked down at the drunken Karen, his voice low, "What if I say I want you? Would you be willing to give up Windsor Group and come with me?"
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