Chapter 622
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The group settled into the farmhouse-White included.
Owen finished his conversation with Vanessa and informed the team they could track Aria’s location at any time. “If they change locations, Vanessa will promptly notify us.
“This mission won’t be over anytime soon. We’re looking at anywhere from a few days to two months.”
In two months, Mandino University will begin its new semester. Aria would make sure to manage the time well.
Owen said, “Everyone else can go back to your business. I’ll hold the fort here and keep you posted if anything comes up.”
White shook his head and said, “I’m not leaving.”
Skinny said, “Cap, we’re staying too. Two months is nothing-let’s just treat it like a vacation. It’s quiet here, perfect for early retirement.”
Coyote said, “Cap, we’d better keep a close watch, just in case. What if Flynt discovers the tracker and deliberately tries to lead us off course?”
Owen had asked Vanessa the same question. He explained, “That tracker was custom designed by Vanessa for Aria. Once removed from the wearer’s body, it becomes just an ordinary object-completely useless to anyone else.”
White added, “Vanessa is the renowned hacker, Alpha.”
“Wait, Alpha? The legendary hacker Alpha?” Coyote was stunned. “You guys actually know her?”
White smiled and said, “The one who was just talking to your captain-Vanessa, the famous Huthailian actress. She’s Alpha.”
The seven of them immediately took out their phones to search, and were stunned to see a goddess with fiercely captivating beauty staring back from the screen.
They exclaimed, “Holy shit! So Alpha is this gorgeous? Who the hell started that rumor that she was some ugly woman? I’ll knock their damn heads off.”
“But what if Flynt loses the necklace? That could be a problem. Just to be safe, we’d better stay put.”
Seeing their genuine commitment to stay, Owen felt a bit relieved. “This mission pays $300,000 per person, and it’ll be wired to your accounts once it’s over.”
Owen wanted to stay and wait for Madelyn, but he wouldn’t ask the whole Wolf Regiment to do the same.
Moss blinked his eyes and teased, “Oh, Cap, talking about money just kills the mood.”
“So, no payment then?” Owen teased.
Coyote shot Moss a glare. “Better pay us, Cap. Money keeps us motivated.”
Owen smirked. “You’ll get your due. Starting tonight, monitor Flynt’s camp in teams of three. Skinny, you’re with me. White, you take the night off.”
Everyone replied, “Yes, Cap.”
White raised his hand. “I’m good to go too.”
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Coyote patted White on the head and said, “Kiddo, just focus on getting better first. Once you’re fully recovered, you can go settle the score with Flynt.”
Owen said, “Do as he says.”
White reluctantly nodded. “Alright, then.”
The previous owners took only their money when they left, but what they left behind came in handy for the group. Owen planned to leave a hefty sum behind when they left.
Everyone settled down to rest. Owen lay alone on the same single bed as before. As he closed his eyes, he couldn’t shake the hollow emptiness in his arms.
Madelyn was not here. Owen wondered if she was doing well. But soon, Owen’s worries melted away.
Through his binoculars, Owen spotted Aria lounging languidly on a chair, basking in the sun. Owen thought, ‘Looks like Madelyn’s doing just fine over there.
Owen’s relief vanished the moment he spotted the shackle on Aria’s ankle. He thought, ‘How dare Flynt shackled her!’
Skinny noticed Owen’s fury. He lowered his binoculars and quietly edged away, trying to reassure Owen. “Take it easy, Cap. Aria seems pretty comfortable over there.”
Owen scoffed, “You think I need your comfort?”
Skinny shook his head. “Nope.”
Skinny zipped his lips, settled into a comfortable semi-reclined position, and just kept Owen company as he stared fixedly in that direction. Owen didn’t move for two whole hours.
Skinny thought to himself, ‘That’s the power of love.’