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In the West End, after successfully recovering vital supplies, Mackenzie led

her forces to halt at Riverhaven. As per the plan, the mission would be

officially deemed complete once the anti–bandit team reached the

westernmost city. Had this been merely a bureaucratic formality, this would

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have been the end of it. The authorities would have issued a statement

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declaring victory over the bandits, fooling the naive public into thinking all

had been resolved. But she was not the type to engage in such

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Today, once more, Mr. Willy and Mr. Quail, along with a few others, made their

way to the hotel where she was staying, seeking a discussion on the next few

steps! “Ms. Quillen,” Anthony began, forcing a polite smile, “we’ve spent

almost two weeks on this, and we’ve eliminated a good number of bandit

hideouts. We’ve already made a significant impact for the people of the West

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End. Perhaps it’s time to call it a wrap?” Mackenzie could easily see through

his intentions. He was simply overseeing the relief operations, and now that

the supplies had been successfully delivered and his reputation had been

olstered, he was eager to step away!

“Mr. Willy, what do you think about this?” she inquired, directing the question

to the chairman of the West End Chamber of Commerce, a man of equal

status to herself. “You should decide, Ms. Quillen,” Mr. Willy replied smoothly,

his words carefully chosen. “But with so many influential people following your

lead, we should aim for something monumental. Otherwise, we’ll be the

subject of ridicule!” In a masterful move, he deflected the responsibility right

back to her.

Truthfully, Mackenzie was growing increasingly frustrated with the two men!

You guys had been the ones who initially pledged to deal with the bandits,

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but now, after barely making a dent in their mission, you guys were eager to

call it quits. It seemed you were quick to accept accolades but just as swift to

shift the blame when things got tough. Though she was fully aware of their

totives, she held her frustration in check. Instead, she simply replied, “You

can head back now. I’ll let you know later today whether we’ll continue our

efforts or pull back.” Mr. Willy responded, his tone as composed as ever,

“Understood, Ms. Quillen. We’ll await your decision, confident in

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wisdom.

Once they had departed, Mackenzie couldn’t hold it in any longer. She turned

to the Zelinsky siblings, who had quietly approached from behind, and vented

her frustration. “This is absurd! These people from the West End treat me like

some high–end laborer. It’s as if I’m just working for their glory, and I don’t

even get paid for it!” Hattie reassured her, reaching out to offer some

warmth. “Mackenzie, don’t let it get to you! You must have expected

something like this, right?” Mackenzie sighed heavily before grimacing. She

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had indeed braced herself for it when she agreed to lead this mismatched

group. After all, I had aimed to win the favor of West End’s various factions to

secure their backing and become the chairman of the Chamber of

ommerce.

“People can be so exhausted once they start chasing their desires,” she

lamented, letting her frustrations flow freely to her closest friend. Hattie

grinned, her tone playful. “Don’t worry! With Magnus by our side, we won’t

have to shoulder the burden. Let him take care of the heavy lifting!” Magnus

could only stand there, speechless. Mackenzie chuckled, “True, having

Magnus around does make life easier! But now, I’m curious if he has anything

to suggest for me?” Hattie urged, nudging him, “Come on, Magnus, what’s

your take?”

Magnus could only sigh internally. This sister of mine is truly spoiled! But after

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more than two decades of indulging her, he was at least used to it by now,

“Since everyone’s lost their enthusiasm and no longer have the drive to keep

hunting down bandits, it’s probably best to call it a day and pull back,” he

tated. His unexpected reply caught both women off guard. Mackenzie raised

an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. “Magnus, when you say pull back, do you

mean for real, or is this just a show?” Without missing a beat, he replied with

conviction, “It’s a genuine one. We need to make it clear to the other side that

we are pulling back with complete honesty.” In an instant, her face lit

up with

understanding.

“Got it. I’ll send out the orders right away to disband and have everyone head

back to Silvergate,” she spoke swiftly, eager to put the plan in motion.

Magnus couldn’t help but grin, appreciating how effortless it was to converse

with sharp minds. Not only was Mackenzie quick on the uptake, but Hattie

was no slouch either. She chimed in, “Magnus, are you trying to draw the

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bandits back in with this tactic?” He declared with unwavering confidence,

“Exactly! A thief’s nature doesn’t change–just like a dog can’t resist filth, or a

rat can’t stop scavenging. They may hold back for a while, but eventually,

eir instincts will get the better of them.”

Her eyes gleamed with excitement as she eagerly added, “In that case, I’ll go

lay out some bait and draw those rats out!” He raised a hand to halt her. “Not novelbin

yet. Let’s hold off for a couple of days.” Leaning back, he spoke more calmly,

“Rats are crafty. If they sense danger or see the trap set too early, they won’t

fall for it. Plus, I’ve got a few other matters to handle in the meantime. Let’s

give the West End a short break and regroup!”

When Magnus mentioned having something crucial to handle, Hattie’s

expression turned serious. “So, is the day finally here to finish off the one

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resolve. “Back when we were tied to the Zelinsky family, I had to tread

carefully. But now that we’re out of that shadow, I can finally act without

restraint. I’ll make sure he’s finished for good!” Hearing that, a fierce gleam of

nticipation lit up Hattie’s eyes!

Meanwhile, back in Zovince, Emmanuel had just heard from Mackenzie

through a video call of the sudden decision to dissolve the anti–bandit forces

where they stood. He nodded approvingly at the tactic. Battling bandits

requires agility and unpredictability, not the heavy–handed force of a military

invasion. Making a loud declaration of war only warns them to hide. Only fools

would sit still, waiting for such an onslaught. Because Magnus had been such

a valuable ally to Mackenzie, Emmanuel knew it was his turn to honor his

commitment–to take down Maxwell!

That very evening, Emmanuel arranged to meet with Nathan for dinner at a

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prestigious club in Zovince. The club wasn’t just for dining; it was an

all–encompassing venue, providing a blend of fine cuisine, drinks, and

entertainment under one roof. “Master, are we really moving against Maxwell

is week?” Nathan asked the moment he settled into the private lounge,

flanked by Emmanuel, Sage, and Ashton. Emmanuel gave a slight nod, but it

was Ashton’s reaction–a subtle shiver–that drew attention. After all, Maxwell

wasn’t just any name to her; he was her ex!

Just as Emmanuel was about to reply, Nathan shot a mischievous look at

Ashton, his voice dripping with mock innocence. “Oh? Don’t tell me you’re still

pining for that dirtbag when you’re supposed to be into me now?” She shot

back, giving him a pointed look, “Ha! If anyone’s a dirtbag, it’s you! Maxwell

might be low, but he’s not even in your league.” He burst into laughter,

thoroughly amused. “Imagine that! Despite knowing all about my little black

book, someone had the gall to confess her undying admiration for me at my

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wedding! Isn’t that just hilarious?”

“You-” she fumed, heat rising in her cheeks. Looking back, she could hardly

elieve herself. Had I really been under some kind of spell, or was it my fate to

be drawn to dirtbags? How was it that, time after time, I ended up falling for

men with egos bigger than their hearts? The moment she looked ready to

throw a punch, Nathan braced himself instinctively. Right there, at the dinner

table, they actually began sparring in earnest. Nathan, hardly taking a break

between swings, managed to flash a proud grin in Emmanuel’s direction.

“See, Master? My skills are leveling up, aren’t they?”

His smugness only fueled Ashton’s determination, and her punches became

sharper, her intent unmistakable–she wasn’t holding back this time!

Emmanuel could only shake his head, bemused, watching their antics like a

pair of quarreling companions who happened to enjoy a good tussle. For all

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their clashes, they seemed perfectly suited to this kind of bickering banter!

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