Chapter 1287
Chapter 1287: Acting Alone (2)_1
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Suspicion flickered in her eyes. Was Flossie Wright not ambushed with her?
Knowing that Flossie Wright never played by the rules and never stated her intentions outright, one was left to guess and ponder. A slew of thoughts flashed through Jessie Grain’s mind, but lacking the time for thorough contemplation, she had no choice but to hasten and catch up with the others.
However, the worry for Flossie Wright remained indelible in her heart.
No matter what Flossie Wright intended to do, she would do her best to take Flossie Wright’s place without arousing suspicion from others. Yet if Flossie Wright failed to maintain control, the consequences of defying military orders would be grave.
Sandy Cruz and Becca Reyes were in one team, accompanied by another male soldier.
Among all the teams, their progress was average; they did not rush, maintaining a relatively steady pace.
"Everyone be careful."
The veteran soldier led the way through the thicker underbrush, cautioning the two behind him.
Becca Reyes and Sandy Cruz paid attention to their footsteps, indicating they heard him, but neither of them made a sound.
After just a few steps, Sandy Cruz heard a faint rustle.
The unusual stirring of branches seemed loud amidst the breeze. His eyes turned cold as he looked in the direction of the sound, only to spot a familiar corner of a uniform.
Wearing a navy uniform.
On alert, Sandy Cruz silently quickened his pace to reach the veteran soldier’s side, whispering a few words.
The veteran soldier’s brows knitted tightly, and after a serious glance at him, he nodded.
Thus, Sandy Cruz turned and walked back along the road.
"What’s going on?"
Seeing him head her way, the trailing Becca Reyes grabbed his sleeve, asking with curiosity.
The two men had been whispering, not letting her in on the matter, which seemed abnormal no matter how she thought about it.
Casting a sideways glance at her, Sandy Cruz said flatly, pulling his sleeve free.
Becca Reyes looked perplexed.
But with the veteran soldier agreeing, she could hardly object. She stifled her confusion and diligently matched the veteran soldier’s pace.
Sandy Cruz retraced the road for about ten meters before following other subtle marks, venturing the path the previous person had taken.
It wasn’t long before—
"Hey!"
𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
A sudden voice rang out, accompanied by a figure emerging from behind a tree.
Sandy Cruz, on guard until just moments before and not yet ready to aim his gun, recognized the voice and immediately let go of all caution.
The next moment, Flossie Wright’s silhouette came into view.
With her arms crossed holding a gun, she walked over from behind the tree, her face smeared with military paint. Yet her features and face shape were still discernible, not hindering her recognition.
After looking her over, Sandy Cruz asked bluntly, "What are you doing here?"
Each team had spread out in different directions to encircle the target; logically, there shouldn’t be a chance of running into each other before reaching the destination. Moreover, the positions assigned to Flossie Wright and Jessie Grain weren’t even along this route.
"Just passing by," Flossie Wright responded as she approached, shrugging helplessly.
She knew Sandy Cruz had sharp eyes and would not overlook any detail, but she didn’t expect to be discovered by him from ten meters away.
"Just like that?"
Sandy Cruz raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical.
Stopping a meter in front of him, Flossie Wright looked at him lazily, a smile playing on her lips, she straightforwardly said, "I suspect these pirates are not so simple."
— End of Chapter 1287 —