Chapter 1710
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If Mr. Charles ever fell ill himself, finding a top-tier surgeon would be nearly impossible.
Naturally, there were always corrupt doctors driven by pure greed, willing to risk their lives.
But whether those mercenaries actually possessed the skill to save a life was a massive gamble.
Claire felt she had laid out the absolute best medical strategy. It was up to them to take it or leave it.
Mr. Charles pondered the offer silently. “I request Miss Lily and Dr. Tandy examine my grandson first.”
“If you believe you can cure him, I will personally arrange his transport to Solenia alongside your team.”
His advisors immediately tried to object.
“You’ll arrange it?” Claire asked, her voice laced with genuine surprise and relief.
While Mr. Charles was hostile to the Solenian government, his immense resources would guarantee a much safer extraction than trying to slip across the border themselves.
He was a billionaire arms dealer; his logistical power was unmatched.
“I can guarantee your safety right up to the Solenian border,” Mr. Charles stated, refusing to overpromise.
“But in exchange, I demand my grandson receives unparalleled medical attention.”
Claire paused for a moment. “We still need to assess the boy’s baseline vitals before committing.”
It was fascinating to see such a ruthless warlord so completely chained by a grandfather’s love.
Claire wasn’t afraid to step into the lion’s den.
She glanced at Tandy, who gently patted her shoulder, silently telling her to stay calm.
On the other end of the line, Mr. Charles breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
He had been terrified she was just a con artist talking a big game.
If Claire had enthusiastically agreed right away, he would have suspected she was merely using him for a free ride out of the country.
Her cautious insistence on examining the patient first proved she took her medical oath seriously.
She refused to make promises she couldn’t keep.
Consequently, Mr. Charles’s expectations skyrocketed.
Claire and Tandy were escorted into the heavily fortified compound.
Standard protocol dictated that all bodyguards remain outside.
However, Mr. Charles granted them VIP treatment, allowing them to bring two escorts.
Claire chose Rory and Jace.
Why leave behind Stephen and Tandy’s elite bodyguard?
Because both men practically radiated military discipline. No matter how well they disguised themselves, an arms dealer would spot government operatives a mile away. , FindNovel.net
Rory and Jace, on the other hand, looked like arrogant, reckless street brawlers. They didn’t scream ‘special forces.’
They exuded a casual, chaotic energy.
As for Finnian and Steele, they were entirely out of the question. Despite their field experience, sending them into a warlord’s fortress was a disaster waiting to happen.
“I heard your last name is Charles as
well. Who knows, maybe wors
the
amily five hundred years
ago Do you mind
you mind if call you
brother?
Mr. Charles treated the fake grandfather-granddaughter duo with extreme reverence.
Claire maintained her flawless composure, standing respectfully behind Tandy like a dutiful granddaughter.
Tandy slipped into his persona effortlessly.
“Sure, then I’ll call you my good friend.”
Internally, Tandy scoffed. I’ve never fraternized with a bloodthirsty arms dealer in my life.
The man trafficked weapons; he was a monster.
The only reason they weren’t enemies was that his guns hadn’t been pointed at Solenia-yet.
But who knew if his weapons were secretly being used to kill innocent people elsewhere?
So, Tandy had zero desire to build a genuine friendship with the warlord.
This was a strictly transactional relationship. No pleasantries required.
“Brother, my youngest grandson has been cursed with tragedy since the day he was born. If you can fix him, name your price.”
“Even if you demand a fleet of rocket launchers, I’ll have them delivered to your doorstep!”
He genuinely wanted to offer state-of-the-art weaponry, but he worried it might terrify the old doctor.
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