Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier) novel Chapter 239

What Winnie was talking about wasn’t child’s play at all, for it was a critical matter that involved the lives of countless people.

The frowning Christopher simply stared at her, at a loss for a response.

Then, an indiscernible look appeared in his eyes.

“Winnie, is Xavier the reason why you’re so determined to see Professor White?”

“Yes!” Winnie admitted candidly.

Her steadfastness caused the furrow of Christopher’s brows to deepen. “Given how precarious the situation is, is it really worth the risk?”

Winnie couldn’t stop a chuckle from escaping her lips. “I’m surprised to hear those words roll off your tongue. Instead of asking me, have you asked yourself the same question?”

“It’s not necessary for me.” The solemn expression on Christopher’s face intensified. “My situation is different from yours.”

“I know, but fundamentally, there’s no difference at all. This place is where the borders of the three countries meet. Other than us, there are other soldiers willing to sacrifice their lives for their country and people. All of you support yourselves with your loyalty and belief, for there’s no one to cheer for you here. In fact, your body might not even be returned home in the event of death. I’m well aware of how brave and noble you are for being driven by your faith and desire to protect your fellow citizens. As for me, I, too, have my own principles and lives to protect. From this perspective, there isn’t a big difference between our motivations. Technically, they are exactly the same. Moreover, isn’t rescuing Professor White your mission too?

“Given that this is Jipsdale and not Chanaea, there’s no way you can arrest and repatriate the drug lords back home even if you stay undercover for twenty years. What you’re trying to do is to find out the routes they use for smuggling drugs into Chanaea, the factories they have established there, and their various points of sale.

“In other words, you’re searching for their manufacturing and sales distribution network. However, your current position has limited your knowledge to just the tip of the iceberg. Also, there’s no way you can get Harold to tell you about his networks, routes, and buyers. However, if I were to become a business partner of his, I would have a good excuse to extract such critical information from him. Putting it another way, if you help me, I’ll be able to assist you in return. As for my intention for doing this, it shouldn’t be within your considerations. All you need to know is that this is a win-win situation for both of us.”

Every single word of Winnie’s soliloquy made sense to Christopher and struck at the core of his soul.

Nevertheless, the frown on his face didn’t ease at all. “I was almost persuaded by your argument.”

Winnie cocked her brow slightly. “Why do you say ‘almost?’“

“Because I don’t know who you are and don’t dare trust you. That aside, how do you know so much about my mission?”

Christopher’s eyes glistened with suspicion and determination.

Despite the complexity of his emotions, Winnie had no trouble seeing through him.

She knew that Christopher, as someone fighting for Chanaea’s peace, had his own principles and would obey his orders unconditionally.

If her identity was a threat to him or Chanaea, he would have no qualms about eliminating her, even if he had once professed his feelings for her.

Nonetheless, she still chose to lean in and whisper something into his ear.

No sooner had Christopher heard her words than his eyes widened in disbelief. In spite of that, he quickly accepted the revelation.

“Give me some time. I need to run this up the chain.”

Winnie nodded before walking to the other side of the rooftop.

In less than five minutes, Christopher ended his call with his superiors and returned to where Winnie was waiting.

At that moment, she was admiring the flaming sky ignited by the setting sun. The clouds, bathed in a reddish hue, had glowing edges that were a sight to behold.

Even though she heard Christopher walking over, she didn’t turn around until the latter was standing next to her and asked, “Is it beautiful?”

A faint smile emerged on Winnie’s face. “It is. Don’t you think so too?”

“Yeah. On the day a comrade of mine lost his life, I remember how the sky seemed to have been set ablaze in crimson colors. It felt as if the clouds were the same color as the blood that flowed out of his chest. When he collapsed, his face was looking in the direction of our country. As we never again want to see another of our own fall here, I don’t want to fail my mission. In fact, failure is not even an option, for I must bring them all home alive!”

“I’m sure your men will definitely make it home.” All of a sudden, Winnie felt as if her admiration of the crimson sky had waned. Knitting her brows, she turned her attention to Christopher. “So, have your superiors agreed?”

“Yes. I need to formulate a more detailed plan, but there’s not much time left today.” Christopher glanced at his watch and said, “I only have twenty minutes before I need to return. Otherwise, they’ll begin to suspect something. As for our next move, I’ll let you know once I’ve planned out everything.”

“All right.” Winnie nodded. “In that case, let’s stay in touch. I’ll be heading over to Lightspring together with Xavier tonight. We’ll meet there when the time comes.”

“No problem.”

“Anyway, you should head down first. I’ll leave a short while later.”

Standing on the rooftop, Winnie watched as Christopher headed down the stairs and out of the hospital. It wasn’t until she had determined he wasn’t being tailed that she swiftly left the rooftop.

Winnie then returned to the hotel with a bag in hand.

She had barely arrived at the entrance when Xavier opened the door from the inside, catching Winnie by surprise.

“How did you know I was back?”

Xavier—with a raised brow—replied, “We have a telepathic connection, of course. I heard the bodyguard mention that you left the ward an hour ago. Why did you only return now?”

Winnie’s eyes narrowed. “How did you know? Were you spying on me?”

The frowning Xavier voiced his dissatisfaction. “I already told you directly. How is that considered spying?”

His reaction amused Winnie. “You should see the look on your face. I’m just pulling your leg, you know.”

While speaking, she raised the bag she was holding to show Xavier. “I left the hospital to prepare this. Thus, I didn’t go out for no reason.”

“What is it?” Xavier reached out to take the bag from Winnie’s hand.

Winnie flashed a smile at him. “My equipment.”

“Equipment?” A skeptical expression emerged on Xavier’s face. “What sort of equipment is this light? I don’t believe you.”

“Just open it and see for yourself.” As Winnie pushed Xavier inside, she closed the door with a kick.

Upon placing the bag on the table, Xavier unzipped it to find a variety of clothes inside.

“Is this your so-called equipment?”