The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover (Evelyn) novel Chapter 379

Chapter 379: X-Guard

After wrapping up a few final matters in the office, Ethan left Wright Group without lingering.

Night had already fallen over Nevalis City, the glass towers reflecting streaks of neon and traffic lights like restless stars.

Outside, his driver, Isaac, was already waiting, holding the back door of the black Maybach open.

"Sir, are we going home?" Isaac asked respectfully.

Ethan paused, loosening the top button of his shirt. "Give me your key. I’ll drive myself. You can go back first."

Isaac froze. "B–But, boss, you need a guard to accompany you. It’s a weekday, and—"

Ethan’s gaze sharpened. Not angry. Just offended.

"Did you forget who I am?" he asked calmly. "Or are you insulting my ability to protect myself?"

Isaac stiffened like a soldier facing execution. He immediately handed over the keys with a slight bow.

"I don’t dare, sir."

Ethan took the keys. "Go home. Tell the maid there’s no need to wait for me. I won’t return until midnight."

"Yes, sir." Isaac exhaled in quiet relief and hurried away as if afraid Ethan might change his mind and assign him extra work.

Ethan slid into the driver’s seat. The engine purred to life. Within seconds, the car shot forward, cutting through the city’s evening traffic like a blade.

His destination lay far from the bustling heart of Nevalis. Beyond the polished skyline and luxury districts, near the city border, sat an area most citizens never noticed. No bright signs. No advertising boards. Just a vast industrial compound hidden behind tall steel fences.

X-Guard.

On the surface, X-Guard was a prestigious private security company. They provided elite protection for wealthy families, politicians, celebrities, and anyone who could afford safety measured in millions.

But beneath that polished façade existed something else.

A shadow division.

A secret organization of mercenaries who accepted assignments never recorded on paper. Investigations that crossed legal lines. Retrieval operations no one wanted traced. Hunts that ended with someone vanishing without explanation. And, when necessary, assassinations were carried out so cleanly that even rumors struggled to survive.

This hidden branch did not exist in any public record. Officially, X-Guard was only security.

Unofficially, it was a blade in the dark.

Only a handful of people knew the truth. Fewer still knew its connection to Wright Group. Ethan was one of them. Though he no longer involved himself in daily operations, he remained the ultimate authority above it all.

And tonight, he needed that blade.

By the time he reached the basecamp, darkness had settled fully over the compound. Floodlights lined the perimeter. Armed guards stood at checkpoints. Cameras tracked every movement.

Ethan parked right at the entrance.

The moment he stepped out, a tall figure approached, boots crunching on gravel.

"Boss E...?" London, one of the field team leaders, stared at him in surprise. "It’s rare to see you here in person. Did something happen?"

Ethan straightened his jacket. "Yes. I need to meet Renata." His voice was calm, controlled. "Are you on a mission?"

London shook his head. "Just finished one. Heading home now." Then he tilted his head, smirking slightly. "Should I pretend I didn’t see you here tonight?"

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