Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 993

Rachel, what's done is done. They are family now. Embrace it, and just focus on getting along."

"Don't worry, Mira. I know what's at stake."

Meanwhile, Master Ellis finalized the tactical defenses. Beyond setting up an inner perimeter of guards inside the house, he pulled the neighborhood's head of security aside for a private chat.

He completely replaced the existing gate guards with elite private military contractors until Mira's team returned.

The original staff were sent home on an indefinite, fully-paid vacation, told to wait for a call before returning to work.

"Is Eleanor going to go crazy being locked indoors for a month?"

Master Ellis asked.

"With our men holding the perimeter and monitoring the cameras, it's perfectly safe for her to take walks in the courtyard or head down to play cards."

"Sounds like a solid plan. I trust your judgment."

If the entire compound was locked down by their own operators, no threat was getting in. Letting Eleanor get some fresh air was an acceptable risk.

Once their strike team crossed the border into the Balkan Underworld, at least they wouldn't have to look over their shoulders worrying about home.

Wait, there was still one glaring vulnerability. "Master, make sure every single guard understands the rules. Once we step foot on that plane, the Quinn family is blacklisted from this property.

And Eleanor is absolutely forbidden from speaking to any of them."

Mira was specifically worried about Gwen Quinn trying to pull some manipulative stunt while they were gone.

Early the next morning, the crew grabbed a quick breakfast and mobilized, heading out with their respective protection details.

They rendezvoused with their cover group—a commercial tour package—at the high-speed rail terminal. Mixed in among the tourists were York Vance and Callum Young, both dressed in civilian clothes.

Mira spotted a familiar face and glanced at York. "Why is Felicia Foster here?"

"She begged brass for the assignment and practically forced her way onto the roster. We couldn't stop her."

The friction Felicia had with Mira was the least of his worries. The real issue was her volatile temperament. He just prayed she wouldn't compromise the mission.

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