Chapter 1599 It's Right in the Village
Those shouldering the burden of protection didn't seem to mind how the world viewed them. After all, they were more committed to nobler ideals.
Just as Anson had noted, the Lindens never anticipated anyone would come to help people like them without hesitation or expectation of rewards. If such individuals did exist, they could only be soldiers dedicated to safeguarding the citizens.
As the train to Kingbourne departed, Wynter remained seated in the black SUV. Her eyes were closed, as if she were asleep.
One of the men glanced her way and patted her shoulder. When she didn't respond, he whispered doubtfully, "Mr. Leblanc, I can't shake the feeling that this girl is different from the one we last saw. Do you think she might have motion sickness?"
Colby shared his suspicions. Clutching the photo in his hands, he glanced over and suggested, "Maybe it's because this is the second time we met. She's probably figured things out on her own.
"Our mission is to bring her to the designated location, and the rest isn't our concern. Once we deliver her, we'll get paid."
Little did the men know, Wynter had been carefully listening to their conversation whilst memorizing the route they took.
Although it felt like they had traveled a great distance, they had actually taken a few turns through the city before heading toward the outskirts. They even passed the highways several times, moving cautiously. It wasn't until they reached the villa area that the car finally slowed down.
To Wynter's surprise, she recognized the area all too well. After all, the Montclair and Wray families had once schemed to have her acquire a piece of land there.
Their destination turned out to be Valen Village, Hawford's inner city where Wynter and Cedric had visited in the past. The village was relatively close to the city itself, though Wynter hadn't expected a detour would lead her there.
She rested her hand at her side. Reflecting on her past abductions, she believed that Valen Village was tied to something deeper and decided to investigate the village its surroundings and people alike.
That said, Valen Village felt far safer than Riverfield. Considering that the villagers were likely to cover for each other, there was little risk of brainwashing cases. And since the village was close to the city, any issues could be kept under control.
Wynter recalled the information she had read about Valen Village. Despite the various developments in Hawford, the village had never been demolished. Many property developers had shown interest in the area, though their attempts ultimately proved futile.
Wynter initially assumed that the Wrays and Montclairs were trying to trick her. But now, she was convinced that Valen Village harbored deeper secrets. Someone was guarding it, yet the motives behind them remained to be unearthed.
The car soon stopped in front of a villa that appeared to be a legitimate study-abroad company, known as Nexus Corporation.
Colby gently patted Wynter's shoulder and called, "Hey, wake up. We're here. We'll be waiting for you at the door. Good luck with that scholarship. You don't want to see your efforts go to waste."
Pretending to rub her eyes, Wynter replied, "Thank you, sir. I've thought things through and will definitely do my best in the interview. I need the money to treat Grandpa."
"We're glad to hear that. Don't worry, we've sent the money to your grandparents and will keep them informed," Colby assured her.
Throughout the drive, Colby had come across as thoughtful and kind. Even as people walked by, no one would replace
their interaction suspicious. Wynter silently stepped out of the car and followed the men inside.
The villa was spacious and capable of accommodating hundreds of visitors. On top of that, it presented the neat and polished ambiance expected in a professional workplace.
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