NovelEnglishChapter 175: Not long after Kellan and Allison made it ashore, they saw Ferdinand approaching with a small group in tow.
His face, usually composed, was set in a rare expression of sternness, his brow furrowed with worry.
He and Kellan had been close friends for many years.
Im late, Ferdinand said, his eyes sweeping over the two of them, quickly assessing the situation theyd just escaped.
How are you holding up? A glint of cold calculation flickered in his gaze.
Despite rushing to get there, he feared they had narrowly avoided an even greater disaster.
The sheer scale of the explosion told him all he needed to know: something big had gone down.
Save the story for later, Ferdinand said brusquely.
First things first let the doctor check you both out.
You cant take any chances with internal bleeding.
In one swift motion, Ferdinand pushed a wheelchair toward Kellan.
Once were back on the yacht heading for Ontdale, theres a good chance someone might figure out your legs arent really paralyzed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSo, sit in this chair, just in case.
Allison raised an eyebrow, impressed by Ferdinands foresight.
He wasnt just the president of a massive company, but also a man who cto the rescue himself, in person, without hesitation.
The leaves clinging to his suit told the story of his hurried arrival, and he hadnt forgotten to bring a wheelchair to keep Kellans secret safe.
Turning to his team, Ferdinands voice took on a sharper edge.
Clean up everything.
If theres even a scrap of explosive material left, or one of those thugs still breathing, take care of it quietly. The police will be here soon.
He meant that he wanted no survivors.
He shifted his attention back to Allison, offering her a polite smile.
Ms.
Clarke, were all in your debt this time.
The police will arrive shortly.
Though his smile seemed cordial, his words were laced with unspoken questions.
But what kind of people did you two run into to cause such a scene? That explosion was no joke, and now half the place is going up in flames.
His implication was clear: Allison wasnt exactly who she seemed to be.
Allison, with a weary sigh, responded in a calm but tired voice, I honestly have no idea.
Maybe they just kidnapped the wrong people.
She gave a small shrug, her expression one of lingering fear.
If it wasnt for Mr.
Lloyd here, I wouldnt have made it out.
He saved my life by jumping into the water with me.
After a pause, she added, They were greedy, though.
They tried to ransom us off, but then they started fighting over the money.
One of them got angry and set off a bomb thats what caused the explosion. Ferdinand raised an eyebrow, caught off guard by the simplicity of her explanation.
A squabble over cash? It didnt quite fit the profile of professionals with that level of skill.
But Kellan, ever calm, nodded in agreement.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYes, greed was their undoing.
Their squabbling got the better of them, and now theyve paid the price.
His steady words backed up Allisons story without a flicker of doubt.
Thats exactly how it happened.
Ferdinand, sharp as ever, gave aknowing smile. The content is on novelenglish.net! He shrugged lightly, letting the subject drop.
Understood.
Well handle things the way youd prefer.
With a wave, he signaled his team to escort Allison and Kellan back to the el yacht for treatment. You both need to rest, he said.
Youve been through enough.
Leave this place to me.
Ill make sure everythings taken care of.
The police will buy the story, so dont lose any sleep over it.
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