She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 417 However, almost instantly, Jaden and Brandon felt the pain in their chests subsided. The liquid that stained their chests wasn't blood. They subsequently realized that Athena and Matthew were unharmed.

Jaden and Brandon were dumbfounded. They looked at Nicolette, who was smiling. Both of them were still a little confused.

"You two failed this test." Nicolette spun the pistol between her fingers and put it back at her waist. "This is a simulated gun. Instead of bullets, we fired micro-blood packs.

"I've slowed down the speed of drawing and firing my gun, but your reactions were too slow and you weren't vigilant enough. I can't let you enter Wyomarlo City." Nicolette then looked at Athena and Matthew. "You two passed the test. Not only did you react very quickly, but you could also tell that I was holding a simulated gun. Your observations and reaction speed are up to par. You may join us." "So, Mr. Graham and Miss Donovan will follow us in. Jaden and Brandon will stay outside. Any objections?" Although Jaden and Donovan were prepared to die in the fight, the shot just now did make them break out in cold sweat. They didn't act tough and nodded in unison.

Nicolette said, "Check the equipment and get ready. We'll quietly move into Wyomarlo City from the grassy area in three minutes." There were a total of six people under Athena and twelve under Nicolette. Each of them had a gun and a smoke grenade, which Athena brought.

Athena sent Harry and Hommy to monitor the path ahead. She checked their surveillance images in real ton her phone and picked a route that the terrorists weren't monitoring.

Soon, only Jaden, Brandon, and a few armed special forces were left outside on the grass. Brandon was a little discouraged. "The two of us are really useless..." As soon as he finished speaking, Jaden's phone rang. "It's Luna. I'll go somewhere and answer it." Jaden walked to a tree, which was about 70 feet away, and answered the call.

The military and Athena had confirmed that there were no suspicious people in the area, where Brandon and Jaden were. They were safe there.

Brandon put his hand in his pocket and felt that there was half a pack of cigarettes inside. He rarely smoked and only smoked when he was depressed or irritable.

He had set a rule for himself, which was that he could only take one a day. But when he touched the cigarette pack, he held back.

"Ring, Ring!" his phone rang. It was Lindsay.

"Brandon, I'm in the west of Wyomarlo City. I'm very close to you, but the military won't letin. Can you cand meet me?" At that particular moment, soldiers were patrolling the periphery of Wyomarlo City. No one was allowed to go close to the city. Brandon said, "Stay right where you are and wait for me. I'll clook for you now." Lindsay could locate Brandon because their company was in the artificial intelligence business. There were smart products on Brandon's vehicle and stracking devices were incorporated in the product. Similarly, Brandon could do what Lindsay did to track where she was. After walking for more than ten minutes, he saw Lindsay, who was stopped by the soldiers.

When Lindsay saw him, she ran over and hugged him tightly. Tears flowed down her face. "Brandon, why didn't you tellabout this? Do you know how frightened I was when I heard others talk about this? "Also, have you thought about my feelings when you call the way here to risk your life? Why didn't you answer the phone?" Lindsay had many friends from overseas. When her friends told her about the incident, she immediately called Brandon, but she couldn't get through no matter how hard she tried. She was worried sick. After she tracked where Brandon was, she asked her father for help and found a way to get a helicopter to Gringger City.

When Brandon saw that she had call the way here, he was moved. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't tell you because it was too dangerous to chere, and I didn't want you to worry." Lindsay looked up from his arms and said in a sobbing voice, "What's the current situation? What do you plan to do next?" "The military has already sneaked in to save them Brandon said in a low voice. "I'll provide support from periphery if needed. If Athena and Zayn are in trouble, I'll rush in immediately to save them, even if it means taking bullets for them." Brandon's last sentence shocked Lindsay.

Lindsay's eyes were filled with tears as she looked at him in horror. "Brandon, those people are terrorists. They are unreasonable and emotional. You are just an ordinary person. Fighting against terrorists is not something you should be doing." "But Zayn and Athena are my family," Brandon said. "They're in trouble. I have to go through thick and thin with them, even with limited capabilities. Let's not tan het about this anymore. Take a break and find a hotel to rest for the night. 1'4bcfind you when this is over." Lindsay wanted to persuade Brandon otherwise, but when the light shone on Brandon's face, she saw how firm and determined Brandon's gaze was. She knew in her heart that she wouldn't be able to convince him. Sadness and helplessness welled up in her heart. 'Why can't Brandon ever put himself in her shoes and see from her point of view?' she wondered.

She took a deep breath and whispered to Brandon, "I was working overtat noon and hadn't had lunch. After receiving the news in the afternoon, I asked my family for help and took a private helicopter over. I haven't had dinner either. Why don't we grab something to eat?" Upon hearing this, Brandon realized that he had not eaten dinner either. He nodded. "Did you bring food over? If you did, we can eat together and keep sfor Jaden." "Yes, the driver bought some." Lindsay opened the door and sat in the back of the car. She picked up the paper bag at the side and held it up. "Let's eat in the car and relax for a bit."

Brandon didn't think too much about the invitation. He got into the car and sat beside Lindsay. The latter handed him an open bottle of mineral water and a burger. She then picked up a burger and slowly savored it. Brandon looked at the hamburger and frowned slightly, but he still took it. The cap of the bottle of water had already been unscrewed. He gulped down half a bottle of water in one go before biting into the burger. Back then when he was overseas, he had Aerolish fast food day in and day out and got so tired of it. He didn't want to eat burgers, fries, and the like ever again.

Lindsay took her tto eat the burger, but she still finished it first. Then, she watched Brandon eat. "Take your time. There's more if you want," she offered gently.

Brandon knew that Lindsay liked to eat Aelorish food. When he saw that the paper bag was filled with hamburgers, he sighed slightly in his heart I don't feel like eating now. I'm just going to finish this burger and that's it.' When he finished the burger, he felt extremely sleepy. He tried really hard to stay awake but he just couldn't. "I'm so sleepy..." he muttered and pinched his thigh hard. "But it isn't the tto sleep now. I'm going to get sfresh air to clear my head." "Brandon, just sleep if you're tired." Lindsay hugged his arm gently and pressed the button to close the window.

Brandon looked at the frosted window slowly moving up and thought of something. He suddenly shook his head and said hoarsely, "W-What did you do to me?"

Lindsay was about to tear up again. "I can't let you risk your life. I've put e put ssleeping pills Xusually take in you drink. Sleep well. When you N wake up, your brother and sister will already be back safely." Brandon was fuming. "You can't do this to me. I-I need to go and help Zayn and Athena..." He wanted to open the car door, but his body was held tightly by Lindsay.

Lindsay ordered the driver, "Drive to the nearest hotel now." Brandon tried to wriggle his way out, but he was too drowsy. He couldn't even open his eyes or shake off Lindsay's arm. Soon, he lost consciousness and fell into a deep sleep.