Chapter 1143

"Make a U-turn, we're not heading to the base anymore."

The driver almost missed the command, nearly continuing straight until Makiko's voice sliced through the air, startling him so much he almost forgot how to drive.

With Makiko's orders, the driver didn't dare question her and obediently turned the car around.

Better safe than sorry!

Makiko's eyes drifted towards the window, a growing unease gnawing at her. The car that had been trailing them just moments ago had suddenly disappeared.

Now, a white car with an unfamiliar license plate took its place, setting off alarm bells in Makiko's mind.

She wasn't sure if they were being followed, but it was better to be cautious than complacent. The base would have to wait.

...

Meanwhile, Luke was driving, watching as Makiko's car made a left turn. He continued forward, pulling out his phone to call one of his subordinates.

He couldn't follow her any longer.

Luke texted Josefina but got no response.

Frustrated, he slammed the steering wheel and called Percy.

"Percy, Makiko's too clever for her own good. The boss's orders went unfulfilled, and it's driving me nuts," Luke vented.

Percy had just left the lab, removing his gold-rimmed glasses and rubbing his eyes.

"Don't sweat it; Josie won't hold it against you," he reassured, knowing Josefina well.

"The boss might not blame me, but I'm kicking myself for messing it up," Luke said, exasperated.

Percy offered some comfort, "Makiko probably realized you were tailing her. She won't head to the destination now. Just have your team pull back."

"I've already given the orders, but I've got the route mapped out. I'll review it later," Luke replied, then asked, "Percy, about Logan's condition-do you have any solutions?"

Thinking of Logan, Percy envisioned the powerhouse of a man who clung to Josefina for support.

"If Josie's stumped, there's not much I can do either," Percy admitted truthfully. Luke sighed and hung up.

Percy sat down, glancing outside the brightly lit living room to see a shadowy figure standing there.

The sight nearly gave him a heart attack-it was enough to send anyone into a panic.

Quickly, Percy pulled out his phone, activating the home defense system.

Working with Josefina, he

anticipated situations like this and

had fortified the place when he

bought it, with Josefina's assistance in the design. Content Belongs

So, while the figure could approach, they couldn't breach the property.

Percy reached under the sofa,

retrieving a gun as he cautiously et

the glass, holding his...

breath in anticipation

"Who are you?" he called out, his voice transmitted through a speaker to the figure outside.

No response came. It was as if the person couldn't hear Percy at all.

He tried again, "I'm calling the cops if you don't leave."

Still, the figure remained silent.

Running out of patience, Percy decided not to waste more time talking.

As he prepared to dial 911, he caught a glimpse of the figure's face through the glass.

"You?!" Percy exclaimed, shocked.

...

At five in the morning, Hattie woke up.

She walked into the kitchen, finding Annika already brewing a pot of stew.

"Good morning, ma'am! You're up

early," Annika greeted her with a warm smile. "Why don't you catch a few more winks? call you when breakfast is ready."

Hattie replied, "I need to bring Josie breakfast. I wanted to get up early and make her some oatmeal."

With that, Hattie set about preparing breakfast, her thoughts on ensuring Josefina had a nourishing start to her day.