Chapter 100: Another Attempt (2)
And as Arren was thinking about this, of course, his father had also pondered it. The Duke held Arren’s hand tightly; his brows had long since become furrowed, and he had a dark expression. Unlike Spade, who was still suppressing his emotions outside, the Duke never intended to hide his anger from the organization, and it was even more intense now that his son was being targeted again!
Arren woke up from his thoughts and felt the tight hold of his father in his hand. He turned to look at his father, and as their eyes met, Arren immediately noticed the furious expression on his dad’s face.
He was aware that not only he was worried for his safety, but that there were also other people who loved him. Arren grasped his father’s hand and nodded at him. He wanted to say something to reassure his father, however, that wouldn’t help the situation or the tense atmosphere.
Arren was also anxious like everyone else’s, as this was already the second time his safety was being threatened. While he did get the message from Ashton, no amount of preparation could possibly compare to what was already before him.
As their envoy smoothly arrived on the official road, Arren also sensed that the pressure in the air had increased. They couldn’t possibly use the normal road as the high traffic that came from the leaving cars from the Capital Square would prevent them from quickly leaving, even though it might be a good cover as if someone really was waiting to capture Arren, they would be at a disadvantage as well.
However, it was only temporary, and it might give their enemies another opportunity if they prolonged the situation. They had to take risks and actively respond to the plan of the enemy.
"Coordinate with us, we’re halfway to the intersection," the captain’s voice resounded in the car. Their car sped up, and as Arren looked outside, another car was already beside theirs.
He turned to look at the other side; sure enough, their car or even the envoy was surrounded side by side, as they probably occupied the whole highway by themselves.
Arren nodded at the tight security, although even with so many escorts, he still didn’t let himself be relaxed and relieved. However, he became more or less reassured that with so much security around them, the chances of the one targeting him succeeding in capturing him had significantly decreased to almost zero.