The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1530

Furthermore, everyone was pushed to their absolute limits. Forcing the twins to carry her would only drastically accelerate their burnout.

Despite their terrifying stamina and superhuman agility, maintaining an unbreakable defensive perimeter around Claire for hours had severely drained their mental focus.

One slight miscalculation right now could be fatal.

Claire firmly rejected their offer and pushed forward, leaning heavily on Dane's arm for support.

They were only halfway through the trek when a bright streak of light ripped through the canopy.

"They found it!"

The collective wave of relief was palpable.

They immediately picked up the pace, tracking the trail markers Miller's squad had left behind.

However, when they finally breached the tree line, Miller and the tactical squad were nowhere to be found.

Instead, they found Zeke. The guide was dragging a bloody leg, desperately trying to drag himself away from the area.

"Zeke, what the hell happened?"

The horrific state of the guide sent a shockwave through the group.

"You... you guys made it?" Zeke gasped, genuinely shocked by how fast they had arrived.

"Zeke, where is Miller and the team?" Silas demanded, his face hardening into a lethal mask.

"Miller... they fell into the lagoon," Zeke choked out, his face contorted in agony.

Everyone exchanged a look of pure dread. "How could an entire heavily armed squad fall into the water?"

And with so many elite operatives present, how was it mathematically possible that every single one of them was submerged, leaving only the injured civilian alive on the bank?

"We were ambushed by a massive herd of frenzied wild boars. During the chaotic crossfire, the bank gave way, and they were dragged into the water," Zeke sobbed, his explanation tumbling out in a panic.

"I couldn't run... Miller threw me clear just as he went under."

Zeke buried his face in his hands, releasing a gut-wrenching wail of despair.

"If he hadn't saved me, he would still be alive!"

Silas's expression turned absolutely murderous. "Lead us to the water! Now!"

"Okay!" Zeke gritted his teeth and tried to drag himself forward.

Silas signaled one of his men to throw the guide over his shoulder.

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