Queen of Wild Cards novel Chapter 230

He wanted to give her time to think it over carefully. After witnessing her skills tonight, he was absolutely certain that not only could she protect herself, but her combat abilities might even rival his own.

Originally, he believed that keeping his true identity a secret was the best way to keep her safe. Sometimes, ignorance was the ultimate shield.

But tonight changed everything.

The sheer precision of that needle throw wasn't something just anyone could pull off.

Since she was clearly capable, why not face the dangers as a true partnership? Husband and wife working in tandem could be an unstoppable force, and it might even lead to breakthroughs he couldn't achieve alone.

Stella looked down, weighing her options for a few seconds before making her decision. Her voice was resolute. "Tell me. I won't sell you out, and I will never betray you."

Julius nodded. "Alright. I trust you."

He took a breath and explained, "Publicly, I'm the CEO of the Blackwood Group. But in reality, I'm the Captain of The Nightfall.

It's a black-ops unit that answers only to high-level defense officials. You can think of us as a modern-day shadow intelligence network.

But unlike private bodyguards, my team doesn't protect a single individual. Our mandate is to covertly investigate cases the official agencies can't touch, and to dismantle dark syndicates that operate above the law. Does that make sense?"

Stella nodded. It wasn't hard to grasp. No matter where you went in the world, the pristine image of peace was always a facade.

There were always monsters who slipped through the cracks, committing unspeakable atrocities. When the standard justice system failed to hold them accountable, off-the-books units like his were necessary to balance the scales.

Remembering a detail from the past, Stella asked, "So, that time you said you were going on a business trip... you were actually out on a mission?"

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