The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 986

As soon as Curtis stood in the hallway for barely a minute, a group of people in distinctive uniforms started approaching him from the other end.

Curtis frowned, his fingers tensing slightly in his trouser pocket.

When the group got closer, the man leading them looked at Curtis with an even sterner and more rigid expression, "Where is she?"

"Isn't this approach a bit much?" Curtis scanned the six elite guards behind the man, his face impassive.

"For the safety of James's friend, this is just standard procedure. Once this is over, she will naturally be released," the leader said, his voice as mechanical and cold as a robot.

"Her safety isn't your responsibility," Curtis muttered, pressing his lips together.

From the moment the IP address was located, he had anticipated something like this happening.

He had thought it was just a simple online issue but hadn't expected it to escalate. If he'd known, he definitely wouldn't have called James to ask Ms. Mirabella to come over.

"Mr. Yang, this is an order from above. Please, let James's friend come out," the man's tone wasn't hostile, but it wasn't friendly either. He tilted his head slightly, signaling his subordinates with a look.

Upon receiving the command, the subordinates stepped forward, forming a tight circle around Curtis, while another headed towards the restroom.

"Carter, I advise you not to mess with James's people," Curtis glared at those surrounding him. Five men, really?

A small smile appeared on Carter's face as he replied in a strictly professional tone, "How can this be considered messing? James's friend is now involved in confidential matters. Mr. Yang, you know this concerns national security. Not to mention James, even if Sam were here, we'd treat them the same, especially since I'm following orders from above."