The Starfield Farming Sovereign (Elizabeth Schofield) novel Chapter 281

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Chapter 281 Concern

Oliver couldn’t hold it in. He boomed, “Zaylee, you know we’re ready for a fight! Somebody’s coming after Elizabeth, and we’re figuring out how to wipe them out before they get close!”

The warmth faded from Zaylee’s face. Her smile faded, her brow furrowed, but she stayed

calm.

She glanced over at Trevor. When he gave a slight nod, she let out a quiet sigh, her voice gentle but commanding.

“Oliver, save your fire for later. Elizabeth is smart and careful. She’s got her own timing and reasons for moving slow. We’re the elders here, so let’s respect her pace instead of charging in and ruining things.”

Noah shot up, urgency in his tone. “But Zaylee, what if it’s another branch looking for trouble? Elizabeth’s alone out there. There’s barely any security on A001!”

Zaylee’s voice stayed soft, but the authority was unmistakable. “If this is about the military, Trevor and all of you will handle it. Our job is to keep her shielded from any power grabs and make sure she has a safe space to grow.”

She paused, letting a smile flicker as she looked around the table. “For everything else, I trust Elizabeth. She just messaged me asking for Trevor’s help.”

Trevor’s eyebrows went up, interest sparking in his eyes. “Oh? What does Elizabeth need from me?”

The other generals leaned forward, waiting.

Zaylee smiled. “Elizabeth said her farm’s expanding fast. She needs better security, but she doesn’t want strangers–she wants veterans she can trust. She thinks former soldiers are her best bet, because they’re disciplined and reliable. She’s asking if you know anyone who’d want to start over on A001. She’s offering top pay, room and board, and food from her own fields

Oliver’s face lit up as he practically yelled, “Why waste time on retirees? Let’s send a who company–no, a whole battalion! We can lock down her farm so tight nobody gets close!”

Zaylee shot him a sharp look. “Oliver, I said no charging ahead. Elizabeth wants veterans, and that’s what she’ll get. She’s not looking for bodyguards. She wants people who’ll become a real part of her farm. We can’t just pull active troops for private work. They can’t stay away from their stations for a prolonged period of time. Veterans have experience, and they want a new start. Elizabeth can give them exactly that.”

Trevor nodded, his eyes full of approval. “Elizabeth really did think this through. This is the best outcome for everyone.”

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e food. The sweet flavors sweet flavors washed away their anger and worry, ater and worry, at

o which old teammates they shoates they should recommend and how to end and how to | Elizabeth’s farm. abeth’s farm.

weet potato pudding. The sdog. The smooth, sweet flavor made him smile.

ady hands and a sharp mind. If she ashsinul if she asks for help, First Military will take

going to lay a finger on her. finger on her.

was already picturing her farm filled with tiled with disciplined, dependable re her own security team lined up, bridined up, bringing her dream of a private

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Schofield’s setting up shop again! She’s got new stuff–corn and tomatoes! Hurry, call e We’ve got to stock up!”

Waeve dropped everything and started rallying hentamily’s shopping squad. texting he firends–especially those with sick relatives.

Andrew messaged Gabriel the moment he saw the pup. “Did you see Ms. Schofield’s amouncement? New produce. We can’t miss this one. Bring as many people as you can

The Hawthornes had spent the last few days trying every recipe under the sun to coax I into crating more potatoes, sweet potatoes, and strawberriess

Denisse laked better every day.

She still had a ways to go, but her cheeks had color again. Her breakdowns came less oft were weaker. Sometimes, she even managed a real smile.

As soon as the Hawthornes heard about the new pop–up, they knew they couldn t miss 1

They got their most trusted contacts to go all–out and stock up om enough medicine fo

Denisse.

Across Centria Planet, the excitement was impossible to ignore. Everyday was desperat their shot at the tiny Mercury Plaza stall tomorrow.

Elizabeth, high om adrenaline, led her team and directed the robots as they harvested the batch of ripe commandittomatoes. She oversaw the packing while Cemrias summing army prepared for battle.

Suddenly, a loud thudlended as Elizabeth slammed her device on the rabie

Her eyes bored into the holographic screen, where five notifications blinkedt nauces succession. Her expression diukoned with each new alert.

All five messages were from different, highly reputable private spaceship rental every response was nearly idemical

“Dear Customer, we regret to inform you that your request for transport (rom Planer som Centria Planet has been demedi Renson Route risk assessment tailed. Thank you for you understanding.”

If it had just been one company using she might have chalked it up to bad luck. But five row, all using almost the same offient language–this was anything but a coincidence.

Elizabeth’s first suspicion was clear as day–cutarm Group was stirring up trouble again.

She was certain they hadn’t given up and were working behind the scenes to block her from

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The cicustomer service rep apologized with a scripted response. but what they s Elizabeth’s heart sink. “I’m sorry, Ms. Schofield. We can share the specific deta assessment. This is a new directive from upper management. All rentals involv passenger or cargo, have been suspended. The reason is…the systern now lists potential high–risk zone, so we’ve paused all service for the s safety of our custo

Elizabeth licet out a cold, biting laugh. “High–risk zone: Who tabeled it that? Bas sitting right here and I don’t see any danger.”

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