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Chapter 431

“Humans can be even more terrifying than beasts when they lose their sanity.” Nathan sighed.
Sensing Nathan’s gloominess and recalling how Lucas had betrayed him, Cole stepped forward and
pledged, “General Morrison, I’ll never betray you for money like that scoundrel, Lucas. You can trust me
completely. I’m fully devoted to you, without any doubt.”
Nathan felt a twinge of gratitude as he responded, “I trust you.” “Thank you, General Morrison,” Cole
responded solemnly.
As the night deepened, the lights in the military base office continued to glow, burning through the
darkness.
When Mila woke up the next day, her eyes were red and swollen from crying. She had a rough night’s
sleep, and her face was still puffy. After freshening up, she put on a simple dress, slung a black
shoulder bag over her shoulder, tied her hair into a ponytail, and went downstairs. Phoebe and Simon
were having breakfast. Phoebe got up, but before she could say anything, Mila spoke first, “I need to
go to the Morrison residence. Phoebe, come with me.”
Phoebe looked confused while Simon nervously stood up and said, “Wanda, we’re flying back this
afternoon. Why do you need to go anywhere else?”
Mila stopped in her tracks and spoke sincerely, “I’m planning to convince Dan to join us to Sunterland
for treatment.”
“Why?” Phoebe asked.
“The traditional medicine there has proven to cure many illnesses that can’t be treated here. I’ve been
doing a lot of research online lately, and I’ve found cases where acupuncture and physiotherapy have
helped terminally ill people recover,” Mila explained.
Phoebe was impressed. “That sounds promising. I’ll come along to help persuade him.”
“I’ll join you guys as well,” Simon added.
The three of them walked out of Hoffis Manor together. After Phoebe went to get the car, Simon
glanced at Mila a few times and said, “We must leave on time even if we can’t convince him. We can’t
miss the flight.”
“We won’t. If he disagrees, I’ll quietly knock him out with Sienna and take him back to Sunterland for
treatment.”
Simon chuckled. He knew that someone knocked out and unconscious wouldn’t pass airport security.
When Phoebe’s car arrived, they got in and drove off. Leaving Hoffis Manor behind, they sped off down
the road.
Shortly after, Phoebe grew tense as she checked the rearview mirrors and said, “Mila, take a look
behind us. Two cars are tailing us.”
Mila and Simon immediately glanced around with concern.
“Who could they be?” Simon asked.
Mila breathed a sigh of relief after recognizing them. She calmly explained, “They’re from the military
base.”
Phoebe suddenly recalled yesterday’s phone call and said, “Mila, General Morrison called me
yesterday.”
“Nathan?” Mila leaned forward, her voice tinged with concern as she continued, “Why did he call you?
Is something wrong?”
“He warned us to stay alert. Oliver and Lucas risked their lives sneaking into Norvania yesterday, so
they must be planning something.”
Those names sent a shiver down Mila’s spine and filled her with a sense of foreboding.