Mr. CEO, Spoil me 100 Percent! - Chapter 460

Chapter 460: Let the People Go Now

 

His ego wouldn’t allow him to be threatened by a woman. Not only that, he wanted her to pay!

Barron was ready to call his men to search for Xinghe when his phone was flooded with messages. The incessant message alert gave him a bad feeling…

He opened the messages and widened his eyes in shock when he saw the contents. The more he saw, the worse his face became. The contents detailed all his drug trafficking activities. There weren’t only time stamps but also pictures…

Impossible! Barron couldn’t believe it. How can that woman get all of this incriminating information?

The information was limited to only his and his sellers or buyers. They wouldn’t leak it out since it would implicate them, so where did she get all of this?

Barron’s face darkened. He felt the threat this time. He immediately called back, the call was answered after one ring.

“What is it that you want?” Barron hissed through the phone. His tone belied his nervousness, he needed Xinghe to not go public with the evidence.

Xinghe replied slowly, “Let the people go or we’ll die together. Don’t worry, if you’re willing to do that, I promise I will delete this evidence.”

“Why should I believe you?” Barron asked anxiously. After all, he would lose all his leverage if he let those people go.

“The evidence will only get you fired but you’ll still hang on to some power, or at least enough power to crush a small party like us so there’s no reason for me to make you a nemesis.”

“That’s basically an empty promise.”

“You have no choice but to accept. After all, I have other ways to save those people but you’ll lose everything if you’re fired.”

Barron’s face showed an ugly expression. Xinghe was right, she had him backed into a corner. If he lost his position, his old enemies would surface and take advantage of his weakness. Furthermore, Philip was there. If he got wind of this information, he would have no chance of ever coming back because that was the platform Philip ran on, the anti-drugs trafficking platform…

Therefore, he had no choice but to cooperate with Xinghe.

“Fine, I will let them go. But you’d better stick to your promise or I will haunt all of you even if I die!” Barron warned seriously.

Xinghe was unfazed. “Don’t worry, I’m a woman of my words. Go release them now, including Charlie. Also, if I see any serious injuries on my friends, this thing’s going public!”

“I know!” Barron shut his phone angrily. He instantly called his men to stop with the torture.

He personally waited for Charlie to come out. Thankfully, Charlie came out of the room soon, following him behind him was Philip’s group.

“General, do you have any orders?” Barron asked eagerly.

Philip responded lightly, “Nothing for now but take good care of this man, I might have use for him in the future.”

He meant Charlie.

Barron nodded in a hurry. “Of course, General. I know what to do!”

“Good, I still have something to attend to so I will take my leave now. Keep the fact of my visit here to yourself.”

“Yes, sir!” Baron promised loudly. Philip nodded and led his men away.

Chapter 461: Miss Xia Is Waiting

 

After their cars left the camp, Barron immediately arranged to let the people go. Sam’s group heard everything through their ear-mics. They found it very hard to believe that Xinghe managed to force Barron to let them go.

“Watch yourself when you’re out there, and if you come for me again, I will not hesitate to kill all of you!” Those were Barron’s parting words.

Sam’s gang nodded insincerely. However, they were captured so they had to cooperate until they were relatively safe. After they walked out of the camp, a car was already waiting for them. The door opened and the mercenary within said, “Get in, Miss Xia ordered me to pick you up.”

Sam’s group quickly hopped into the car. The car drove away into the night quickly.

“Sir, are we going to let them go just like that?” Barron’s adjutant asked nervously.

Barron’s eyes held on to the disappearing car and smirked, “Of course not. Don’t worry, I’ve prepared a trap to reel them all back into my grasp!”

“Sir, you’re so clever!” The adjutant was fast to lick Barron’s boots. Barron smirked darkly, he would make those who threatened him pay dearly!

The car seemed to know Barron’s plan as it sped far away from the city.

“Where are we going?” Sam asked.

The mercenary who was driving replied, “As far away from here as we can. Miss Xia is waiting not far ahead, this place is not safe, we cannot stay here anymore.”

“He’s right, Barron will not let us go so easily. He will find the opportunity to kill us all if we stay,” Charlie added in agreement, he was very familiar with Barron’s cold-blooded ways. Furthermore, they had dirt on him now, he had more reasons to kill them because only the dead wouldn’t tell.

Inspecting the wounds on Charlie’s body, Sam said through gritted teeth, “When we’ve recovered, we’ll find a way to take him out!”

“Definitely!” Wolf added seriously. They had to remove Barron as a threat eventually but they didn’t expect that Barron would be so many steps ahead of them…

The car soon reached the countryside. Xinghe was indeed waiting for them there. She stood in front of a car. Under the cover of the night, Sam’s group felt they saw her eyes glowing. She seemed to draw them in with her allure.

“Xinghe!” Ali leaped out of the car to give her a hug. She held her hands and said appreciatively, “Thank you, you’ve saved us again.”

Xinghe’s eyes scanned the length of her body and asked, “Are all of you alright?”

“We’re fine, it’s just a flesh wound.” Ali shook her head but her tone betrayed her fear. “If you didn’t come to our rescue, things would have been much worse.”

Ali remembered the torture devices that were in the dungeon and her heart still shivered from fear. Thankfully, they were released before anything irreparable happened.

“You’re Xia Xinghe?” Charlie walked towards her with Sam and Cairn’s help.

Xinghe nodded. “I am, nice to meet you, Mr. Charlie.”

Charlie smiled lightly. “Nice to meet you. You’re exactly as Sam and the rest described, an impressive woman. Thank you for your help this time.”

“You’re welcome. Let’s get into the car now, I’m afraid this is not over yet.”

“Okay.”

They quickly hopped into one of the cars there while the rest were occupied by mercenaries.

Chapter 462: Determination to Kill Them

 

Xinghe had arranged for a fleet of similar looking cars. She had the mercenaries drive them down different routes, hoping to confuse Barron’s men. She was sure that Barron had people tailing them.

“Aren’t we going to keep a few mercenaries with us for safety?” Ali asked Xinghe in the car. They were alone among themselves then.

Xinghe shook her head. “They will not go into open combat with Barron. I’ve fired them, this is their last job with us.”

Ali nodded with understanding. “Then where are we going now?”

Xinghe pulled out a map and pointed at a random spot. “Here, regardless of the location, we have to get out of this place first.”

“Xinghe, you really have Barron’s proof of criminal activities?” Sam pulled himself forward to ask. Xinghe nodded.

“Wonderful! We’ll use it to take down Barron when we’re safe!” Sam concluded happily.

Xinghe still shook her head. “We can’t do that; the evidence will not do much. Barron only agreed to this because he didn’t want to risk it. If we go against Barron for real, we’ll be ones who lose.”

“No matter, we will find a way to take him out sooner or later,” Sam said with determination. It was clear to everyone in the car. They had crossed Barron’s bottom line this time; he would try his best to kill them. The only way they could survive was to kill Barron first. Xinghe didn’t think so far ahead, her immediate concern was whether they could get out of that city alive or not.

After she turned back to look out the back window, Xinghe said with obvious concern, “We have leave this place safely first. I’ve taken a large risk exhorting Barron, we need to be careful…”

As she finished, the group could hear the sound of helicopter coming from the sky. Wolf pushed his head out the window and as expected, he saw a helicopter flying towards them.

“A copter is chasing after us!” As he said so, he heard cars coming from behind them. “Cars too, they must be Barron’s men.”

Xinghe frowned. Barron did decide to come after them. She knew things wouldn’t be so easy. They had no choice to try their luck now.

“Cairn, pick up the speed!” Xinghe ordered. Cairn didn’t have to be told twice. Sam and the rest picked up their weapons, ready to counter if possible. The copter reached them in a blink of an eye.

When it was within range, the copter started shooting at them.

“Sh*t!” Sam cursed, they were almost shot by the hail of bullets. Thankfully, Cairn was a good driver, he evaded all the attacks.

“F*ck!” Wolf pushed a rifle out the window and shot at the copter. This caused the helicopter to rise in elevation, giving Xinghe and the rest a chance to breathe. However, the danger was not yet over because the cars were catching up to them!

“There’s a copse of trees in front of us, drive into it!” Xinghe yelled. She chose this because it would be easier to hide inside a forest. Cairn slammed on the gas pedal. Finally, they crossed into the forest and the cars followed behind them. Their relentlessness showed how determined they were to kill Xinghe’s group!

Chapter 463: Finally Found Her

 

Xinghe’s group tried their best to escape and a high-stake car chase took place within the darkened jungle. At the same time that was happening, Mubai finally found the message that Xinghe left for him.

Xinghe had used the money from their secret account and had left him a message on the phone number that was tied to that account. However, Mubai’s phone had been destroyed in the crash so he had idea that she’d done such a thing. Thankfully, he had the sense to check the account or he still wouldn’t have known. He didn’t check the account earlier because he didn’t think Xinghe would’ve had the need to use it, but she did!

Mubai was overjoyed because the account transaction was local, which meant that she was in the country, possibly even in the same city!

Using Xinghe’s message, Mubai immediately called her number but her phone was off. He couldn’t reach her. Mubai tried to trace her paper trail. He found out she had done trade with an illegal private bank.

Philip was happy when he was told. “This is perfect. If she’s dealt with a private bank, we can find out more about her very soon. I know the bank’s people, I’ll give them a call soon.”

“Call them now,” Mubai urged.

Philip nodded understandably. “Of course.”

As he promised, with one phone call from Phillip, they found out everything about Xinghe. After she cut a deal with the bank, she bought a house, cars, and weapons and hired some mercenaries through the bank. However, she’d left the city that night. According to the mercenaries, she and her group of friends were targeted by the military so they had headed to another city.

When Mubai found out, he told Philip firmly, “Philip, I need to ensure her safety, use every resource you have at your disposal! We have to save her now!”

“She is hunted by the military? What could she have done?” Philip asked curiously.

Mubai’s eyes narrowed. “Is that important? You can ask her yourself after we secure her safety!”

“Alright, I understand. Let’s move out now!” Philip arranged for his men to launch a rescue. Mubai naturally followed. No one could have stopped him from getting involved.

…

The cars behind them wouldn’t stop giving chase. Xinghe’s car was already riddled with holes after being fired at so many times. If not for the armor on it, it would have died a long time ago. However, the car wasn’t far from reaching that state either.

Wolf and Sam fought back, trying their best to buy time. Cairn was driving the car at maximum speed but he still couldn’t lose the cars tailing them. Their opponents hounded them relentlessly like a pack of hyenas. If not for the fact that explosives would burn the forest, they would have used grenades. However, sooner or later they were going to get caught if this was allowed to go on.

“Don’t give up now! Wolf, cover me!” Sam yelled as he leaned out the window to shoot at the tires of the cars behind them. Wolf tried his best to protect Sam from being shot.

Finally, with Sam giving it his best, he managed to pop the tire of the car that was right at the front.

Chapter 464: Die Together!

 

The car skidded before crashing into a tree. Unable to stop quickly enough, the cars behind it all slammed into it, causing a serial car crash…

The fleet of cars chasing them finally stopped. Cairn made use of the opportunity to escape. However, their enemy was equally lucky as one of their shots also took out Xinghe’s car tires.

Cairn pressed down hard on the brake to stop them from careening into a tree trunk.

“F*ck!” Cairn cursed under his breath. He picked up the machine gun beside him and said, “We’re going to have to fight our way out!”

“Get away from the car, I will cover you!” Sam yelled as he kicked open the car door and squatted behind it, using it as a shield. Wolf joined him and they both shot at their pursuers. Xinghe hauled a large chest of weapons from the car while Ali supported Charlie, Cairn provided covering fire as they rushed towards a large rock not far away from the car.

Sam and Wolf followed soon after but they had no place to retreat to after that. They needed to rely on the geological advantage provided by the environment to prevent their enemies from getting close. However, more and more enemy reinforcements continued to arrive…

Barron, who received news that they were cornered, sent in more men to deal with them.

Sam was more than a little agitated witnessing the increasing number of men. “We can’t hold on much longer! There are too many of them, staying put is not going to do us any good!”

“Leave, Sam and I will cover your retreat,” Wolf said firmly.

“No way!” Xinghe and the rest replied in unison, they couldn’t leave the two of them behind.

Ali replied determinedly, “I’d rather die than leave any one of us behind!”

“That’s right, either we survive this together or we die together, we leave no one behind!” Cairn echoed.

Sam leaned out from behind the rock to fire a few more shots before adding, “You have to go now or it’ll be too late. Be rational, Cairn lead them away now!”

Cairn pretended that he didn’t hear Sam as he also fired at their enemies. Ali was beside herself with turmoil. “I’m not leaving, I will not leave any of you behind!”

“Charlie is not going to hold on any longer!” Sam looked straight into her eyes and said.

Ali turned to Charlie who leaned weakly onto the rock. His breaths were coming slower and thinner. Charlie shook his head with resolve. “Don’t care about me, I’m already half dead, all of you go… I will cover your backs!”

Everyone replied in unison, “No!”

Charlie pulled himself up with the aid of a machinegun and wheezed through clenched teeth, “Go now, leave me be!”

“None of you are getting away!” Suddenly, Barron’s words cut through the woods. He hid behind his car and threatened, “Charlie, I advise that you surrender now, because if you do, I might spare your lives!”

Sam spat on the floor with derision. “Only an idiot would believe him!”

“He will kill us no matter what. If that’s the case, we might as well make him perish together with us,” Wolf said solemnly. Ali and Cairn nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, Xinghe said softly, “There are still some explosives here, we can use them.”

The group was stunned. Is she going to stay and fight?

“Xinghe, you have to go now; we don’t want to drag you into this. You might be able to find some help on your own,” Sam told her softly, trying to trick her away from certain death.

Xinghe shook her head. “I couldn’t even if I wanted to. I’m not afraid of death, plus this is not a dead end for us yet.”

Chapter 465: We Are Probably Saved

 

“But we are at a dead end!” Ali’s eyes darkened. “Xinghe, please leave us be. One survivor is better than none, at least you’ll be alive to take revenge for us.”

“That’s right, please go!” Charlie also advised her, “This is not your problem to bear.”

Xinghe still shook her head. “I’ve already said, I’m not leaving.”

The woods were so big, where was she going to go all alone? Plus, she would never leave her friends behind. She didn’t think they are going to die anyway.

Xinghe stared at Charlie and continued, “Furthermore, I need Mr. Charlie’s help with something.”

Charlie was confused. “What is it?”

“I’m looking for IV Syndicate’s main base. I need the information from you,” Xinghe said directly.

Charlie was surprised. “You also want to know about IV Syndicate?”

This time it was Xinghe who was surprised but she responded quickly, “Someone has asked you about them before?”

“That’s right, a General summoned me to ask me about this.”

Xinghe tried to recollect the things that she saw then. So that was why the important General was there at the camp…

Suddenly, Xinghe remembered the man in black beside the General. He wore a cap throughout so she couldn’t see his face even though she kept getting familiar vibes from him. Could it be…

Xinghe could feel her heart speeding up, she asked Charlie in a hurry, “The General that you mentioned, was there a man in a hat beside him?”

“That’s right!” Charlie nodded.

“What does he look like?”

Charlie shook his head. “That I have no idea, I couldn’t see his face.”

“Did he say something during the meeting?”

“Yes, he did ask me a question and based on his accent, he is not from this country…”

“Is his accent similar to mine?” Xinghe asked.

Recognition dawned on Charlie’s face and he breathed out, “Now that you mention it, it is!”

“Then we’re saved!” Xinghe announced. The rest were confused.

“Xinghe, what do you mean by that?” Ali asked curiously but with anticipation, “You have an idea to get us out of this conundrum?”

“Computer…” Xinghe didn’t answer but start to search for her laptop. She flipped open the device and ordered them without taking her eyes from the screen, “Try to hold them off as long as you can. I’m going to find us the help we need!”

“Xinghe, what are you planning to do?” Sam asked excitedly. For some reason, he believed Xinghe when she said they were going to be saved. The rest felt the same way. They had a lot of faith in Xinghe, so much so that they believed her unconditionally.

“I have a way to save everyone but I’m not sure…” Xinghe operated her laptop and answered nervously. She was really not sure if that person was really Xi Mubai.

“Charlie’s group, stop resisting!” Barron yelled with impatience, “You have five minutes to surrender or my men will be rushing in!”

Then, he ordered, “Prepare the explosives, when five minutes is up, blow them into smithereens!”

“Yes, sir!” his soldiers answered. Obviously, Sam and the rest heard Barron’s order.

“F*ck, we’re not going to take this lying down. Prepare our explosives as well!” Sam yelled audibly enough for Barron to hear him.

As he expected, Barron’s face darkened after he heard Sam.

Chapter 466: Such a Large Army

 

He didn’t expect them to have bombs as well. That made removing them a bit harder. Barron took a cautious step back and still threatened, “Charlie’s group, you still have five minutes left, surrender or I’ll grant all of you a horrible death!”

“Come if you dare, we’ll all die in a massive explosion!” Sam yelled back with condescension.

“Barron, don’t be rash…” Charlie opened his mouth to say, “There must be a better resolution that doesn’t involve death for both of us.”

Barron smiled smugly again thinking he had managed to scare Charlie.

“Surrender if you still value your lives. You still have four minutes left to consider. Don’t waste your energy resisting, this place has already been surrounded by the military; there is no way you’ll escape!”

“Barron, there’s no need for things to end this way.” Charlie tried to drag things out. Everyone was waiting for the signal from Xinghe. Xinghe knew that it was crunch time but she couldn’t find any trace of Mubai online…

If she had mistaken that mysterious man’s identity then it would be over for the lot of them…

“Xinghe, are you ready?” Ali asked anxiously.

Xinghe was their polar opposite. She was calmer when things went awry. “Give me some more time, I’m going to focus on getting to that General now.” Maybe I can get to Mubai through him!

As Xinghe prepared to investigate Philip, a booming engine sound signaled the arrival of another fleet of vehicles. They could then hear the sound of helicopters in the air…

At least ten helicopters circled the forest they were in and the search lights lit up the forest like it was daylight.

Sam and the rest tilted their heads upwards with a sorry expression. “What’s happening now?”

Charlie’s face turned pale. “I didn’t think Barron would mobilize such a large army to deal with us!”

“It’s over!” Ali hugged the bomb and said with determination, “We have to make a last stand. To die fighting with all of you, I have no regrets!”

Everyone nodded with same determination. They knew this was really the end for them, how could they escape from such a large army‽

Xinghe also lifted her head to the sky, a flash of resoluteness appeared in her eyes. She would not give up. She would not surrender until the very last moment!

Xinghe used her fastest speed to go through Philip’s information. However due to Philip’s unusual identity, it would require a bit more time to hack through his confidential information…

“What’s going on?” Unbeknownst to Xinghe’s group, Barron was also surprised by the sudden appearance of this new army.

His men were equally confused. “Sir, it doesn’t seem to be our men, they appear to be from another military unit.”

“Go and find out who is it then!” He ordered immediately.

“Yes, sir!”

His soldier came back with a happy grin on his face. He reported, “Sir, it’s General Philip’s army!”

Barron was shocked. “Why is the General here?”

“No clue, his men wouldn’t say.”

“Make sure they don’t run away, I’ll go and meet the General!” Barron rushed to meet Philip after that. He clambered over the rocky and slippery jungle floor. Suddenly, he was hit in the face by more than a few glaring headlights.

He shielded his eyes from the light, unable to tell how many people Philip had really brought.

Chapter 467: Focus on Him

 

However, he could tell that it was definitely a lot of people, and that was not counting the helicopters in the sky. Barron didn’t think he would have such a large number of reinforcements.

Stunned out of his mind, he waved excitedly in the air. “General, it’s me, Barron!”

After the yelling, Barron could see a group of people walking towards him through his squinted eyes. Barron could make out the one walking in front was Philip, beside him was the man in hat and behind them was a row of trained soldiers armed with rifles.

Barron’s go-to response was to pander to Philip, “General, why are you here? I didn’t think you would be here; this is such a coincidence!”

Philip gave him a side-eye and said matter-of-factly, “I heard reports of gunfire coming from this area so I came to look.”

Barron was shocked but quickly recovered with a smile. “General, it was my men chasing after a group of fugitives. They broke into the military camp to break out one of the important convicts inside. However, they have now been surrounded; it’s just a matter of time until they surrender!”

Barron didn’t notice the aura of the man in the hat dropping several degrees after he said that. Philip noticed the change in Mubai so he asked, “How many people are there in this group?”

“Six but they, as I’ve said, are surrounded; they will not hold on much longer!” Barron said proudly, “General, don’t worry, I will detain all of them as soon as possible.”

“Tell me everything about them,” Philip pressed. Barron thought that the General was just going through the motions, so he hold him everything truthfully.

“This group has always been rowdy but they crossed the line by attempting a jailbreak. That is punishable by death so I’ve given the orders that if they still refuse to surrender within five minutes, my men will kill them all!” Barron said seriously and solemnly.

Philip didn’t show any observable response. “Lead me to go see them.”

“General, that’s not necessary, it’s dangerous.”

“Lead me now!”

“Yes, sir!” Barron had no choice but to follow his orders. However, he was also overjoyed because this spelled the end of Charlie’s group. Philip would have them killed. Barron quickly took them to meet with Charlie’s group.

Wolf, who had been observing the turn of events, said seriously, “Looks like the new arrival is someone important, he appears to be higher ranking than Barron.”

Xinghe scurried out from behind the rock to steal a look at the new arrivals. Her eyes instantly zeroed in on the man in the hat!

Xinghe’s eyes focused on him closely, unable to move away. However, since he was a distance away, she couldn’t see his face clearly no matter how hard she tried…

“General, they are just ahead,” Barron said as he pointed at the rock Charlie’s group was hiding behind, “They are behind that rock. We don’t dare to act too recklessly since they are armed with explosives.”

“Is that so?”

“That’s right, but that is not a problem now, since we have so many soldiers with us!” Barron said happily, his eyes sweeping over the helicopters circling the sky.

“General, you can order the helicopters to attack them from the sky but we’ll have retreat to somewhere safe first.”

“Well, you sure have thought everything out,” Philip said softly.

Barron didn’t hear the sarcasm in his words, he replied, “This is all thanks to General’s opportune arrival. If not for General, I probably wouldn’t be able to take them down so successfully.”

“That’s right, if not for my arrival, you would have killed them all instead,” Philip said suddenly.

Chapter 468: Gift the Woman to You

 

“That’s right, this is all thanks to… General, what did you say‽” Barron finally caught up to the meaning behind Philip’s words.

Philip didn’t clarify himself instead he ordered firmly, “From now on, no one is to fire any bullets unless it’s my explicit orders. Violators will be prosecuted according to military law!”

“General… What is the meaning of this?” Barron asked hesitatingly.

“Who are you to question my motives‽” Philip glared at him and a bad feeling rose up in Barron’s gut.

The next second, Philip turned towards Charlie’s direction and opened his mouth to speak, “Come out into the open, I guarantee no one will fire at you, so be cooperative.”

“Impossible! The moment we go out, you will kill us!” Wolf argued, not at all believing what Philip said. None of them believed him. But Xinghe was waiting, waiting for that man to speak…

Philip smiled and turned to look at Mubai beside him. At that moment, he decided to play a little trick on him.

“Don’t worry, I said I won’t kill you so I won’t, but I have a condition.”

Sam who was the most curious of them asked, “What condition?”

“I hear you have an interesting woman with you. If you’re willing to hand her over to us then I can assure that the rest of you will leave this place with your lives,” Philip said with a hint of a smile in his voice even though his words were definitely not friendly. Mubai stared at him and saw the playfulness dancing in Philip’s eyes. He rolled his eyes in return.

Philip found the whole thing to be quite amusing, he continued with a smile, “Quick hand over that woman. One woman to save five of your lives, it’s a worthwhile trade and your only chance at survival!”

“He’s talking about Xinghe?” Cairn asked with a frown. The other’s faces darkened.

“F*ck, this must be Barron’s doing!” Sam cursed under his breath. They thought it was Barron who told Philip about Xinghe.

“They’re all the same; a bunch of disgusting pigs!” Ali cursed angrily, she looked down on this kind of person the most.

Sam breathed out coldly. “And to think we thought we were saved. They’re all one and the same. Ready your weapons, we must at least pull a few down to hell with us!”

“I’ll give you another two minutes to decide. If you don’t hand over the woman, then we will attack in earnest!” Philip yelled.

Barron finally understood the purpose behind Philip’s sudden appearance. So, he was interested in that Eastern woman. He cursed Philip inwardly for scaring him needlessly, thinking he had decided to side with Charlie’s group. However, he was confused, how did Philip know about that woman?

Nevertheless, his first response was to get into Philip’s good graces.

“General, there is such a woman in their midst, an Eastern woman, and is quite a looker. You have no idea, when I first saw her, my heart was moved as well. General, you certainly have good taste. Don’t worry, I will help you capture her alive and then gift her to you!”

Barron even coupled it with a salacious smile. Philip instantly felt the drop in temperature the moment Barron said that. He could tell without turning, a certain someone’s gaze must be sharp enough to be able to kill people right about now.

Philip sighed inwardly at Barron’s stupidity. His end would probably come before he even realized what had happened.

Philip ignored him and interrogated impatiently, “Why are you people still so stubborn? Are all of you really willing to die for a woman?”

Chapter 469: She’s My Woman

 

“So, what if that’s true? If today is the end for us, so be it!” Sam answered with a chilling smirk. Ali and the rest were already prepared to launch an attack at any moment. This time, at least, they had to take the initiative.

Philip laughed. “I’m impressed by your love towards one another, but woman, do you really want them to die just because of you?”

His words were directed towards Xinghe.

“You swear to let them go if I surrender?” Xinghe suddenly asked. Philip was shocked by the calmness in the woman’s answer. Mubai’s dark eyes shook violently. He was certain that it was Xinghe…

This time it was Mubai who answered her, “That’s right, if you follow us obediently, then we will let the rest of them go safely.”

Xinghe had a hard time suppressing the smile that threatened to appear on her face. She took up the offer immediately, “Deal!”

Mubai’s lips also curved into a smile. He was also getting interested in this charade. “Then, why are you still hiding behind the rock‽”

Xinghe was ready to walk out into the open. “Xinghe, what are you doing‽” Ali quickly pulled her back. They were shocked that she really was willing to sacrifice herself for them.

“You are to stay put!” Sam grabbed hold of her arm and said solemnly, “Didn’t we say we’re not going to leave anyone of us behind? What are you thinking?”

“This way all of you will be saved,” Xinghe said lightly. Her attempt at humour flew over their heads.

“We can save ourselves just fine! You stay here and don’t go anywhere. If you dare to sacrifice yourself to save us, then I wouldn’t forgive you even after I die!” Sam warned her seriously.

Ali also nodded in anger. “That’s right, we will not allow you to do that!”

“Xinghe, there must be another way,” Cairn consoled her. Even Charlie and Wolf didn’t agree to her desire to sacrifice herself.

Xinghe looked at them and said, “But this is the only way we have to survive.”

“You’re too naïve! They will not let any of us go, they’re lying to you,” Ali lectured her.

Xinghe shook her head and said surely, “They are not lying. It’s real this time. All of you will be safe if I surrender myself.”

“Even if it’s real, I will not allow you to do it. I would rather die than let you do that!” Sam said with determination. Everyone else nodded in agreement.

Xinghe was surprised and she asked, “All of you rather die than let me sacrifice myself?”

“That’s right!” they replied in unison. Xinghe’s eyes started to water, she was deeply touched. It was one thing that they treated her as one of them but she was deeply moved that they valued her so greatly.

Xinghe offered a rare smile and said, “Thank you, I have no regrets. From now on, all of you will be my friends, my comrades, until the day I die but I have to go now because…”

“Enough!” Sam interrupted her and yelled loudly at Philip, “F*cker, the woman that you want is already mine, she’s my woman now so we will not submit to your demand! If you dare then come at us, we are not afraid to fight to the death with you!”