The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1493

"So what if I'm the CEO of Vertex International?"

"Right now, I only have one title that matters: Claire's fiancé. And if you need me to, I can use my other title..."

Sometimes, having too many identities was a massive liability.

The very first time Dane had been targeted by assassins, it was precisely because he operated as an off-the-books contractor for The Special Security Division.

He had assisted the SSD on multiple high-risk operations, and his cover had eventually blown.

That slip-up had nearly cost him his life.

If the SSD hadn't mobilized a massive strike team to wipe out the cartel targeting him, Dane wouldn't be standing here today.

Thanks to his federal credentials, he had absolute clearance to enter the hot zone.

Silas found himself backed into a corner.

"Fine, come in. I trust your tactical skills, but whatever you see in there, do not lose your head!"

Silas knew he couldn't stop a man like Dane, so he cleared him for entry.

Dane swapped his suit jacket for tactical gear, flashed his badge, and pushed past the barricades.

He was initially blocked by SWAT, but Silas radioed it in, allowing Dane and his two personal operatives to enter the lobby.

"You two stay on the perimeter. Be ready to intercept any targets that slip through the net," Dane ordered the bodyguards who had initially lost Claire.

Meanwhile, another man had just arrived at The Cabinda University.

It was Dewitt.

Dewitt had been delayed by a few days before arriving in Cabinda. His entire plan had been to stay with Claire for a while to act as her personal security.

But the moment he touched down, Claire's phone went straight to voicemail. His instincts immediately screamed that something was wrong.

He rushed straight to the campus. It was a weekday—she should have been in class.

Instead?

Before he even had to ask, the entire campus was buzzing with rumors about a violent hostage situation.

And the hostage was Claire!

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