The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1572

These sudden detours left Reese and the others deeply on edge.

"Did something go wrong on Graves' end? Why does he keep making us change directions?"

Zachary gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles white with frustration.

He had signed up for a quick payday and a fast getaway; driving aimlessly around Montara was fraying his nerves.

Though he had agreed to work for Graves, he was still a Solenian citizen.

If he hadn't committed a string of crimes, he would never be helping Sundara operatives.

Simply put, he just wanted to escape across the border.

Graves had used that exact desperation to buy his loyalty, making it an offer the man couldn't refuse.

Reese, on the other hand, was a devoted Sundara spy. She had embedded herself in the hospital for years to gather high-level intelligence.

Blowing her cover for this extraction felt like a massive sacrifice.

But she had compiled a mountain of intel over the years.

As long as she made it back to Sundara safely, she could retire in luxury.

Reese desperately wanted to go home.

Living as a sleeper agent in the hospital had been a waking nightmare of constant anxiety.

She had been counting the days, surviving on sheer willpower.

Graves had promised to bring her home, and she willingly threw her life on the line for him.

Besides, securing a high-value target like Claire guaranteed she would be hailed as a hero upon her return.

As a trained intelligence officer, Reese had sharp instincts.

She casually flipped down the sun visor, using the mirror to scan the road behind them, and instantly spotted the tail.

"We're following Graves' orders, but I think he's just using us to buy time for his own escape," Reese muttered, her suspicions confirmed.

Hearing that, Zachary snapped.

"Then what the hell are we doing? Let's dump the girl and make a run for it!"

You couldn't blame the guy for wanting to save his own skin; his loyalty to this spy ring was nonexistent.

If he failed to escape today, he could always lay low and wait for another opportunity.

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