Chapter 270:
Kareem clenched his jaw, his voice turning more serious.
âA man from our country somehow offended the Shakica family, the largest clan involved in illegitimate activities in Claelia. The Shakica family has been supporting the local military, granting them unchecked power in border operations. Our mission is to instigate internal conflicts within the Shakica family, creating infighting to weaken their influence and buy time for our border troops. Iâll fill you in on the details when you get here.â
âUnderstood,â Harlee replied, ending the call. She quickly texted Ritchie and Tonya and then updated Lonnie and Skyla about her overseas journey before grabbing her backpack and rushing to the airport.
Meanwhile, Ritchie and Tonya were at an amusement park. They had just gotten off a ride when Harleeâs messages popped up. Ritchie and Tonya exchanged a glance before pulling out their phones and launching a gray-green app. They both pressed a green button until it disappeared before putting their phones away. This was standard procedure for the members of the Shadow Moon Society.
The disappearance of the green button signaled the entire group to go into stealth mode. It meant only solo missions were permitted, and everyone had to revert to their regular lives or adopt new identities.
Tonya flashed a bright smile.
âThere goes our rare day off.â Ritchie gave a shy grin, his hands fidgeting before he clung to her arm like glue. Tonya enjoyed his shyness, tightening her grip on his hand as she led him toward the roller coaster line. Within a week of her return, she had started dating him, transforming the previously wild and free-spirited man into a devoted and compliant partner.
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Harlee, unaware of the transformation in their relationship, was already on her flight to Claelia.
During the flight, her seatmate, Fritz Guerrero, was instantly captivated by her striking beauty.
He couldnât help but initiate a conversation. Leaning over, he adopted what he thought was a charming posture.
âHello, Iâm Fritz.
Are you visiting Claelia? Iâm a local, and Iâd be glad to show you around.â
Harlee gave him a brief glance, her face expressionless. Shameful.
He seemed like the type to deceive teenage girls on the streets. Nonetheless, his light blue eyes were captivating.
âNo,â Harleeâs voice was firm and cold.
Fritz flinched. This coldness again? Just a few days earlier, he had tried to strike up a conversation with Tonya, only to be swiftly intimidated by her icy manner.
He backed off again. There were plenty of other women around, and he didnât need to force things.
Unbeknownst to Fritz, Harlee had discreetly glanced at him three times during the flight. She found his name and the badge on his jacket somewhat familiar, as if she had encountered it somewhere before.
After nearly five hours of racking her brain, Harlee couldnât place where she had seen the man before.
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