Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 2567

What Zeke said next took everyone aback.

He waved and said to his people, “Move aside.”

What?

The people on Zeke's side were dumbfounded, and they wondered if they had heard him wrong. “W-What did you... just say?”

Zeke repeated, “Move aside. Our guests are here. Of course, we have to welcome them.”

Guests?

His people laughed out loud.

Who'd come in the middle of the night with machetes? Mr. Williams must be mocking them.

They were all laughing, but none moved aside.

At that, Zeke furrowed his brows and said, “What are you waiting for? Hurry up and open up a path for our esteemed guests.”

What is going on?

The people all widened their eyes.

Zeke does not look like he was joking at all. Is he really inviting our enemies who came to ambush us in the middle of the night to our base? Isn't he inviting the gift horse in despite knowing what's inside?

Nevertheless, Zeke uttered again, “Open up a path!”

Apollyon quietly moved aside, and the others followed suit.

He was certain that Zeke was doing this for a reason.

Zeke looked at Phoenix and said, “Come in, and let's have a chat.”

Phoenix nodded. “Come on. Let's go in.”

Even the Phoenixion's men were dumbfounded by the exchange.

What the heck is going on?

They were certain that Zeke's invitation was a trap.

However, Phoenix was about to willingly step right into the trap.

What kind of joke is this?

One of them then grabbed Phoenix and said, “Ms. Phoenix, we can't go in. Can't you see that this is a trap?”

Phoenix replied, “Just come in. Why are you still wasting so much of your breath on nonsense? I've got everything in control.”

With that said, Phoenix strode into Zeke's base.

Apollyon was thrilled. Phoenix was now surrounded by their people, and it was the perfect chance for them to deal with the fatal blow.

He turned to Zeke and whispered, “Mr. Williams, are we going to make a move now?”

Zeke shot Apollyon a scathing look.

Hence, Apollyon gave up on that notion. I really have no idea what Phoenix and Mr. Williams are thinking about.

The men from Phoenixion exchanged looks with each other, but none followed Phoenix into the base.

Phoenix turned around and urged, “Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and come in with me. This is an order!”

After hearing that, her people were rendered speechless. They then anxiously stepped in after Phoenix.

We're taking a risk by doing this.

Fortunately for them, Zeke's men did not do anything to them.

Declan's heart was thumping loudly against his ribcage.

Anyone with a brain would be able to figure out that there was something fishy about the matter.

What he was worried most had happened—Zeke and Phoenix were executing their plan. They were baiting someone else; they were trying to lure the mastermind out by pretending that both sides were suffering great losses.

No, I have to tell Mr. Platinum about this as soon as possible. But it's obvious that I can't escape now. I have no choice but to wait until the right time comes before coming up with another plan to flee from this place.

What happened next was an even stranger scene.

The people of two opposing sides seemed to be sharing a space in peace.

They were looking at each other with hostile expressions, but no one dared to make a move.

It was a tense and awkward atmosphere.

Phoenix then said, “Mr. Williams, tell the others the truth.”

Zeke inclined his head. “I hope you can do so instead.”

“All right. Quiet down, please, and listen to me.”

The people, who were shifting nervously, instantly went silent and turned to Zeke and Phoenix to hear what they had to say next.

Phoenix said, “We've actually looked into what happened earlier, and we've found out that our people weren't killed by Mr. Williams's men. Of course, his men weren't killed by me either. Someone else is behind this. They want to set us up and sow discord between us. Once we fight, we'll both suffer losses. Then, the mastermind behind this will appear to take advantage of the situation and reap the benefits without needing to do anything.”