The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1707

"I swear I didn't leak any intel. I've been completely swamped with my own deals for the past two days."

"I hope you clear my name once you realize your mistake."

Gloria spoke with staggering self-righteousness.

Stephen ignored every word of it.

"If you're innocent, you'll come back to Solenia with us. Once the investigation is complete, your name will be cleared."

Gloria finally realized they weren't going to let her walk.

She went completely silent.

If she kept her mouth shut, what could they really do to her?

"Fine, arrest me and take me back."

Gloria crossed her arms, wearing an expression of absolute defiance.

Stephen recognized the signs of a seasoned intelligence operative. People like her were impossibly slippery and rarely left actionable evidence.

Her reckless, panicky act from earlier was just a facade covering a deeply calculating mind.

Unwilling to waste more breath, Stephen ordered her restrained and hauled out.

They locked her in a vehicle, keeping the engines running for an immediate tactical withdrawal.

"Don't hold your breath waiting for a rescue. If we're brave enough to bunker down in this hospital, we already have an extraction plan."

Gloria said nothing.

She knew that if she went missing for more than eight hours, her network would trigger a distress signal.

She hadn't spent three years building her empire here for nothing.

This woman was a strategic nightmare, and dealing with her was going to be a massive headache.

Stephen frowned, mentally running through his options for handling her.

Meanwhile, Claire and Tandy went to check on Silas Carl.

His vitals were crashing, but if they didn't move him immediately, the entire team would be trapped.

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