Chapter 858

• Liza had initially believed this mission carried little risk. The criminals’ goal was to sell her off, not harm her. Even if they tried to get rough, she was confident she could handle them—after all, they were nothing more than a bunch of lowlifes. Besides, the elite assassins of the Coree had been following her closely, ensuring her safety at every step.
• But Gavin clearly didn’t share her sense of confidence.
• "Don’t say a word," he murmured, holding her close. His voice was calm but laced with unspoken worry. Taking a slow breath, he added, "Mrs. Stone, you've gotten yourself into something serious. As your husband, how could I just stand by and let you take this risk alone?"