Chapter 343
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Adam entered Praxton Village with Leo and their team. Upon noticing a few villagers nearby, he approached them directly.
“Hello. Have you seen a man and a woman enter the village today?” The villagers eyed Adam warily.
“Who are you, and why are you here?” one of them demanded.
Adam remained calm and direct. “We’re here looking for someone.”
The villagers immediately waved their hands dismissively. “We don’t welcome outsiders here. You should leave.” They began shooing Adam and his team away.
Leo started to speak, but Adam raised his hand to stop him. “Understood. Thank you for your time. We’ll leave.” He turned and began walking away.
“Mr. Alvarez, why are we leaving?” Leo asked, his confusion evident.
“I have a hunch Ms. Celine and Mr. Benjamin are in the village,” Adam replied, his sharp gaze unwavering.
Leo frowned. “Then why are we backing off? Didn’t you notice how defensive they were? Someone must have already raised the alarm. We’re outnumbered and on their turf. A direct confrontation could put Celine and Benjamin in danger.”
The real issue was that they didn’t know where Celine and Benjamin were. Starting a fight could escalate things further. The villagers held the upper hand, leaving Adam feeling cornered.
“Mr. Alvarez, I’ve already called for reinforcements,” Leo said.
Adam nodded, “We still need a way to get inside.”
A woman’s voice broke the tense silence. “Who are you people?”
Adam turned to see Cassidy Lawson, the village chief’s daughter and Wyatt’s younger sister. She had noticed Adam from afar. His tall frame, sharp features, and dignified demeanor made him stand out, drawing her attention like a magnet. Known in the village for her beauty, Cassidy had never encountered a man as striking and composed as Adam. Curiosity drew her closer. Her gaze softened as she studied him.
“I’m Cassidy Lawson, the village chief’s daughter. Is there something I can help you with?”
Adam’s eyes lit up slightly; he hadn’t expected someone to approach so willingly. “Hello. We’re looking for someone.”
“Who exactly?” Cassidy inquired.
“A man and a woman. The man is very handsome, and the woman is exceptionally beautiful.”
Cassidy’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Adam. “And this beautiful woman, who is she to you?”
Leo muttered under his breath, “Here we go again. Another one falling for Mr. Alvarez’s charm.”
Adam immediately recognized Cassidy’s interest. He had met plenty of women before, each with their own motives, and he could read her intentions at a glance. However, he needed her help. If charm was what it took, so be it.
“That beautiful woman is my sister, and the handsome man is my brother. They fell off a yacht into the sea and were swept here. I’ve come to bring them home.”
Cassidy’s face brightened. “Are you married?”
Adam shook his head. “No. Ms. Cassidy, can you help us?”
Hearing that he was single, Cassidy’s smile widened. “To tell you the truth, my brother brought a man and a woman into the village today. The man’s leg was badly injured.”
At last, there was news of the two of them. Regardless of their injuries, at least they were alive. The weight pressing on Adam’s heart eased.
“Ms. Cassidy, can you take us to them?”
Cassidy hesitated, glancing at Leo and the rest of the group. “Our village doesn’t allow outsiders. They can’t come in. But I can sneak you inside.”
Leo spoke up immediately. “Mr. Alvarez, going in alone is too dangerous.”
“Aclaras, calm but resolute, added, “Dangerous?”
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