The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1526

If they tried to wade through the water now, the piranhas would catch the scent of their wounds and swarm them instantly.

Some of their protective gear had already been torn to shreds by the wolves, leaving them horrifyingly exposed.

The only viable option was to build a bridge.

"Constructing a bridge is going to burn too much daylight," Silas noted, his brow furrowing in frustration.

Miller clapped his hands together with a grin. "It doesn't need to be an engineering marvel. We just fell a massive tree, and we're good to go."

"The water isn't that deep anyway."

"We drop a trunk straight across and use it as a walkway."

The stream was relatively narrow. Any of the towering ancient trees lining the bank would easily span the distance.

Under the circumstances, it was a flawless plan.

Without wasting a second, Miller's tactical squad got to work, proving their elite field engineering skills.

When it came to wilderness demolition, they were absolute professionals.

Minutes later, a colossal tree groaned and crashed down over the water.

Because they had calculated the angle perfectly, it landed exactly where they needed it!

Although a portion of the trunk was submerged, as long as they sprinted across, the piranhas wouldn't be able to catch them.

With the makeshift bridge secured, the team began the terrifying crossing.

Claire's group went first. They weren't the fastest, but the bark was still relatively dry, providing decent traction.

For the men crossing later, the slick, wet wood made every step a nightmare.

Zeke had been in the first group to cross.

Once safely on the other side, he began scanning the dense foliage.

"When I came through here last time, I think I took this route... I can't be entirely sure anymore."

If Zeke had moved with unwavering certainty, Silas might have suspected him even more.

But seeing the local guide genuinely disoriented made Silas second-guess his own paranoia.

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