Lucas' tearful smile lingered as Cole and his men approached to detain him.
During the search, they discovered a firearm in Lucas' possession.
The sight of the gun stirred something within Cole, momentarily disrupting his thoughts. In truth, if Lucas had drawn the weapon and attempted to flee, he might have had a chance.
Cole found himself fixated on the gun, lost in contemplation.
In a low voice, Lucas confessed, "I've considered taking out General Morrison, but I never once thought about harming you. You've been the closest thing to a brother I've ever had."
Tears welled up in Cole's eyes at Lucas' declaration.
Handing the firearm to one of his subordinates, Cole drew a deep breath to steady himself before addressing Lucas. "It's too late now," he said firmly.
"How did you manage to identify me?" Lucas asked, his curiosity piqued. "After all, I've undergone extensive plastic surgery to the point where not even my mother could recognize me."
Cole replied, "I didn't recognize you. It was General Morrison who saw through your disguise in an instant."
"General Morrison?"
Cole's smile held a hint of bitterness. "Isn't it ironic? The superior you were willing to eliminate at any cost reads you like an open book—your mannerisms, gestures, speech patterns—with just a glance."
Lucas could only manage a wry smile in response, falling silent.
Cole's words were heavy with sorrow, his grief evident. "Lucas, you were once General Morrison's most trusted and capable assistant.
"He treated you like a brother, covering your father's medical expenses and often instructing me to send money to your family in secret.
"If you had asked for his help to get married, he would have gladly arranged everything without hesitation.
"Instead, you chose to betray General Morrison. Money blinded you, and you've deeply wounded him."
Lucas lowered his head, his eyes brimming with tears.
No words could mitigate the gravity of his actions. Redemption appeared to be beyond his grasp.
"If there's any semblance of conscience left in you, you'll reveal Oliver's location and expose Nightshade's plans and operatives in Norvania," Cole pressed.
Lucas gritted his teeth. "I can't do that. If I speak out, my family will pay the price."
"You're beyond saving," Cole thundered. "Get him out of here."
With that, the four soldiers restrained Lucas and escorted him out, with Cole closely following suit.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The wrong Woman novel by Ginny Not Genie
is chapter 1086 the end...
Chapter 1079 and 1080 missing...
There's no 1079 and 1080 :(...
I lost the interest to continue the novel.Too many characters....
So we are shifting to a different story now? Was this not Nathan and Wanda's story? So this story will continue as Sierra and Daniel's right?...
Oh God I'd die broken-heart if Sienna and Daniel doesn't end up together happily ever after!!...
More chapters please...
This is bullshit. Why cant she just be honest. Saying bunch of things to hurt him thinking it wont hurt him in future. How much more dumb can she be. She is really hanging my patience level by thread....
Why cant she just say it. Why is it so hard to say??...
Hello, more chapters please. Thank you...