NovelEnglishOnce His Wife, Now His Rival 226 Chapter 226 A Business Deal In Braeden's office.
Braeden transmitted the newly received system to the relevant units. "First, update the special forces' system for testing. If the performance checks out, deploy it to all helicopters." As he set down the phone, another phone rang. He answered it at once. "Braeden speaking." "Miss Harper's signal dropped in international waters," said the voice on the other end with a sense of urgency. "Her last known coordinates have been sent to your phone. Beyond that point, we can't track her or guarantee protection. We request immediate backup." Aboard a speedboat, Morton Sugden watched the distant luxury yacht through his binoculars. His grip tightened as the vessel disappeared from his view.
As an agent, he understood the stakes. Brenna wasn't just a civilian; she was a genius in aerospace design, a national asset. Losing her was not an option.
Braeden's screen lit up with coordinates and a grainy image of the yacht. Within moments, he had relayed the information to a special ops commander.
"Names of everyone on board," he demanded, pen in hand.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMorton's voice crackled over the satellite link as he listed the names of the passengers. When the call ended, he waited for orders.
On the yacht, the armed personnel stood with weapons raised, eyes scanning the horizon. One of them held a tablet showing live radar imaging, capable of detecting movement within a three-hundred-mile radius.
Jade approached the guard watching the radar. "Status?" "All clear. No vessels or aircraft within 300 miles. Underwater scans are clean, too," the guard answered. Satisfied, Jade turned back to the guests with a perfect smile. "Ladies, I invited the heirs to discuss a business deal." She then gestured to the lavish spread. "Please, enjoy yourselves while we hold a quick discussion inside. It won't take long." Ethan and Jayceon exchanged glances. Why haul them out to international waters just for a business deal? Something wasn't right.
Though also cautious, neither Denis nor Ernst raised any objections. They had been informed beforehand that the business deal was very profitable. The lure of tens of billions in annual profits was too strong to resist.
Anyone would have found it hard to walk away from that kind of money.
18:15 Isabella beamed and quickly said, "We'll take care of the barbecue! It'll be ready by the tyou're done." Ethan met Brenna's eyes, then gave her hand a light squeeze. He discreetly pressed a small, solid object into her palm. "Grillsbluefin tuna. It's my favorite." Brenna nodded and closed her fingers around the object. Since when did Ethan care about food? There was clearly a hidden meaning behind his words.
Bluefin tuna cwith a steep price tag, especially when flown in fresh from abroad. Its rich taste and rarity only drove the cost higher.
But for the four great families, it was nothing more than a common ingredient.
Nearby, Sabine, Isabella, and Fay all drooled at the sight of the prized fish. It was a luxury they had only ever dreamed of tasting before.
Jade's laugh rang out. "You seem so reluctant to leave Brenna's side, Mr. Mitchell. Don't worry; you will be back in no time." Ethan walked past her without so much as a glance. Then, the others followed him into the cabin.
The door shut with a firm click. Two armed guards quickly took position outside the door. Their posture left no doubt. No one was getting through.
The object Ethan had given Brenna was a micro intercom. She put it in her ear and pressed the recording button.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe recognized the tech immediately. It was military-grade. Braeden had gifted her a set after their work on the helicopter project.
At the banquet table, the women faced an extravagant display of gm seafood. A whole bluefin tuna lay in the Center. Around it, exotic shellfish and glistening prawns were arranged, all ready for the grill. Sabine, Fay, and Isabella didn't know how to cook.
Isabella glanced at the spread of seafood and seasonings. "What are we supposed to do with all this? Sabine looked just as lost. Her barbecues with her colleagues usually involved lamb or beef. Nothing like this. None of them had the slightest clue what to do about these ingredients.
All three watched as Brenna expertly carved a slice from the tuna.
"Stop pretending you know anything about these ingredients," said Isabella sarcastically. She knewm Brenna better than the others. "You're just faking it. You've never eaten this before. The Barretts could never afford stuff like this. There's no way you actually know what you're doing." 18:15
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