In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 1724

Chapter 1724 Real Purpose

I did not know how to react to his apology. They did not owe us anything, and they had even agreed to protect us as a tactic to gain our trust. In other words, it was just business. Now that they failed to protect us, they would not be able to make any request either.

Despite that, I still expressed my dissatisfaction. “If your men opened fire in the last few seconds, John would still have his arm.”

Benson did not seem to be bothered by my statement. “The black man did not have any weapon, and he did not harm the victim’s life. According to the law, we can’t open fire.”

That was the part I hated the most about the military. They were always bound by the rules. I feigned a smile. “I understand. You’re also in a tight spot.”

Benson did not respond to me as he shifted his gaze elsewhere.

After a while, he finally cut to the chase. “Ms. Stovall, do you know about Ashton Fuller’s recent activity?”

As Benson was in charge of the drug enforcement at the border, I understood his purpose right away.

It looked like Nathaniel had led Ashton astray far beyond the trade of counterfeit money.

Ashton had caught the military’s attention right after he started doing business. It seemed like he could not hide the traces in whatever he did.

No wonder he’s been addressing me as Ms. Stovall but not Mrs. Fuller. He’s been trying to draw the line with me.

I adjusted my posture to make myself look more relaxed. “I didn’t notice much. He’s been busy with the company, and he’s been flying overseas a lot. Why?”

Upon saying that, I sensed a sharp gaze coming from Benson.

I swallowed and bit my lip, trying hard to hide my nervousness.