The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1543

"Boss!"

The two men begged Dane to reconsider.

But Dane's decision was absolute.

"Brooks, if I... just tell Ablett to look after my grandfather!"

Ablett rarely involved himself in the family's daily affairs, but if the Green bloodline was on the verge of collapse, he wouldn't turn his back on them.

"Take care of yourself, Boss!" River tried to argue further, but Brooks grabbed his arm, stopping him.

They couldn't waste another second. It was painfully obvious that Dane was entirely devoted to Claire. Nothing they said would drag him away from her.

Their only option was to follow his orders, secure the exit route, and pray that they were leaving Dane with a fighting chance.

River was still resisting, practically being dragged out of the cavern by Brooks.

"Brooks, why are you stopping me? The Boss could easily walk out of here with us!"

River just didn't understand.

They had grown up beside Dane. The thought of leaving him behind to die was unbearable.

Brooks smacked the back of River's head hard. "Are you blind? The Boss is staying for Claire. He's never going to leave her."

"Begging him is just wasting breath."

River wasn't an idiot; he just couldn't accept that both of them were willing to die in this hole.

Brooks shot him a look of absolute pity. "This is exactly why you're still single."

River rubbed his head indignantly. Was the personal attack really necessary?

As if Brooks wasn't single too!

Officer Miller led the remaining survivors out of the cave.

Before disappearing into the tunnel, he looked at Dane with deep respect. "I'm leaving Miss Claire's safety in your hands. Hold the line until I can bring reinforcements!"

Miller was torn. He despised the thought of civilian casualties, especially since Claire wasn't military personnel.

She had no obligation to die for a black-site lab.

Yet, as a Solenian soldier, walking away and letting Sundara's atrocities vanish without a trace was a bitter pill he couldn't swallow.

"I'm trusting both of you!"

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