NovelEnglish
The Hamertons sent a box of cash in pounds.
Lina had an idea to pretend to be an attendant, deliver food, and confront Albert, but Zuko rejected it.
Suddenly, a deep voice interrupted them. “You don’t have to do it. I will.”
“Lena? You—”
“I was too slow to save Madam Baker in the banquet hall.” Lena looked at Lina and lowered her cap. “Don’t worry.
I’ll be smarter this time.”
“No!” Lina grabbed her. “I can’t let you take the risk. I brought you to the event. I must ensure you’re safe!”
However, Lena pushed her into Zuko’s embrace and left, saying, “Take care of her.”
“Lena!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLena went downstairs without looking back. Lina panicked, but Zuko calmed her down. “Perhaps Lena has her own
plan.”
“That’s not acceptable!” Lina retorted.
“Lina, she can handle herself well. Also, Albert hasn’t met her, making her the best candidate to be the attendant in
disguise,” Zuko explained.
“But—”
Zuko reassured her. “Don’t worry. She’s smart. She knows what to do and what not to do. If she thinks it’s too risky,
she won’t proceed.”
–
Soon, Lena appeared in the attendant’s uniform, concealing a pistol in her sleeve. Zuko provided her with an
earpiece to communicate with Chris.
Hearing a stranger’s voice, Chris was surprised. “May I know—”
“You don’t need to know who I am. Our priority is to save Madam Baker,” Lena’s voice was cold. “I’ll knock to send
something into the room. Albert might not open the door. He might send Desiree instead.
“But there’s a big case of cash. They might open it to inspect it after receiving it.
“Listen carefully. It’s the perfect opportunity when they open the case. Understand?”
As a retired special forces soldier, Chris was taken aback. He had spent years in his unit, and it was the first time an
outsider discussed strategies with him.
“Got it,” Chris replied.
Lena took a deep breath and struggled to carry the massive case to the fifth floor.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe case was enormous, nearly half her height.
Zephyr and Cordelia were aware that Albert would be suspicious and inspect the case. To preempt any issues, they
used their bank connections to withdraw pounds in cash to fill the case.
When Lena knocked on the door, Desiree’s voice came from inside. “Just put it on the floor.”
Lena hesitated. “Miss, the case is quite heavy. You should take a look to ensure we haven’t missed anything.
Otherwise, we might not be able to compensate you.”
After some reluctance, Desiree opened the door a bit wider.
Lena held the case but then pretended to lose her grip, causing it to fall to the ground. “Oh, I’m so sorry! Let me
help you pick it up!”
Even with Lena’s assistance, Desiree struggled to lift the case.
Realizing that the corridor was empty, she called out, “Dad, come and help!”
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
