Chapter 3
“Mage, I’ve arranged a place for you to stay. Please stay in the country for a longer time this time. Your brothers really miss you!”
Inside the luxury car, the young soldier behind the wheel sat upright, clearly very excited.
Mel Duncan never expected that his former superior would return to the country. Back then, Mel Duncan was under Mandy March’s command. He had always admired Mandy March greatly, treating her like a goddess. Now, seeing this warrior-like figure before him, Mel Duncan was so overwhelmed with emotion that he could barely control himself.
“,,!”
“Hmm, this is already a time off from work anyway. I have time to go back and see my brothers!” Mandy March, sitting in the seat behind the driver, nodded.
Mel Duncan was once his right-hand man. Back in those days, he fought alongside him abroad. He was a truly rare talent. Later, due to injuries and family reasons, he stepped back from the front lines and returned to his home country to hold important positions.
This time, when Mandy March returned to the country for vacation, her direct supervisor, that old bastard, gave her full permission to do whatever she wanted. Mandy March was given extensive authority in all aspects. In fact, Mel Duncan, who now holds the rank of colonel, was assigned to accompany her throughout the trip. This clearly shows how much the National Special Operations Department values Mandy March as their second-in-command.
“.” This time, there’s one more thing I need you to investigate while I’m back in the country,” Mandy March said calmly, staring out the window at the scenery flying by rapidly.
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“Mage, is that the incident from back then that you’re investigating? I’ve been keeping an eye on it over the years, and I’ve already gathered some clues!”
Mel Duncan clearly knew about the incident that his boss had always been preoccupied with. Over the years, he hadn’t stopped his efforts at home; instead, he continued to conduct secret investigations and gather information on Mandy March.
“,!
“Not bad. It seems you haven’t forgotten anything I taught you!” Hearing the compliment, Mel Duncan was overjoyed. But then, he seemed to remember something, and his expression immediately darkened.
“The mage… but that matter might involve some high-ranking officials. And Wales is that person’s territory, so…”
“There’s no need to hold back. Anyone who gets in my way of investigating what happened back then will be… executed without mercy!”
Mandy March had an expressionless face, but her words were filled with hostility. Even Mel Duncan, who was driving, couldn’t help but shiver and quickly nodded in agreement.
The luxury car quickly arrived at Edward Manor, Wales’ most exclusive wealthy neighborhood. It finally came to a stop in front of the most extravagant villa in Edward Manor.
“,,”
“Wait for me a moment. I need to go to one place first,” said Mandy March as she got out of the car. She glanced at Mel Duncan briefly, then turned and entered the villa.
“Yes!”
Mel Duncan immediately saluted, then stood there like a wooden post at the entrance of the villa.
After taking a relaxing hot bath, Mandy March put on a simple and comfortable casual outfit before heading out. She waved at Mel Duncan and got into the car.
After years abroad, fighting in various battles for decades, it’s been a long time since I last returned to my homeland. This time, I’m coming back for two reasons: first, to investigate the disappearance of my master from those years; second, to visit my adoptive parents.
Mandy March remembered that her master had placed her under the care of the Craig family. After that, there was no news of her master. The Craigs treated her like their own child. Mandy March would always remember this kindness. She definitely needed to visit them when she returned to her home country.
Following the memories in her mind, Mandy March arrived at an old residential area. Just as she was about to go to the gift shop to buy some gifts, a loud noise caught her attention.
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“Mr. Craigie, if you don’t pay back the money, I’ll have your house demolished!”
In the distance, several burly men with fierce looks were blocking an old man’s path. Many neighbors in the area were commenting and discussing the situation.
“Cole Bruce, we really have no money left. Please, spare us!” The old man pleaded with the bald young man who seemed to be the leader.
“No money? Get the fuck out!”
The young man, known as Cole Bruce, became furious upon hearing this. He kicked the old man in the abdomen, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
The neighbors who were watching the scene started to boo. A few kind-hearted uncles and aunts disapproved of the bald boy’s behavior.
“How can you hit people like that? Is there any law at all?”
“That’s right! You keep bullying people over and over again. It’s simply disgusting!”
“Yes, report them to the authorities! How dare you hit people in broad daylight? You bunch of scumbags deserve to spend a few years in jail!”
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Hearing the excited voices around him, Cole Bruce sneered in disdain, his expression becoming even more arrogant.
“?,
“Report this to the authorities? If you have the guts, go ahead and try. Behind me stands the Jars Group. Burgess Jars, the vice-chairman of the Jars Group, is actually my brother-in-law. If you’re so stupid as to challenge me, I’ll make sure you die!”
Cole Bruce’s words left many of the neighbors around him speechless. For ordinary people like them, a giant like the Jars Group was like a towering mountain that couldn’t be overcome at all. It would be impossible to even try to “kill” them.
Moreover, the Jares family behind the Jares Group is one of Wales’s four major families. They’re extremely powerful in every field. It can be said that if they stomp their feet, Wales itself will tremble three times. Their dominance is quite evident.
“,,
“Old man, it doesn’t matter if you don’t want to pay back the money. All you need to do is hand over your daughter to Young Master Jars so he can have fun with her. Once Young Master Jars has had his fill, he certainly won’t bother you anymore!”
Cole Bruce glared fiercely at the old man, a vicious gleam in his eyes. The outlaw-like aura around him sent the neighbors into screams of terror.
“Oh, you must not touch my daughter! If you dare to lay a finger on her, old man, I’ll fight you to the death!”
Upon hearing Cole Bruce’s words, the old man became furious. He struggled to get up from the ground and reached out to grab Cole Bruce by the collar. But Cole Bruce slapped the old man hard across the face.
“Pfft!”
How could an old man possibly withstand the strength of a young man like Cole Bruce? With one slap, the old man was sent flying to the ground, and blood gushed from his throat.
“You damned dog! Since you refuse to take my kindness seriously, I’ll kill you today!”
Cole Bruce snapped angrily, and his underlings immediately stepped forward to hold the old man down. It seemed like a bloodbath was about to take place in broad daylight. The neighbors in the area also backed away in fear.
“If you dare to touch him, I’ll make your mother regret giving birth to you!”
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Yet at that very moment, a bone-chilling voice, as cold as eternal ice, suddenly rang out. Mandy March stepped forward from the crowd, along with Mel Duncan.
“You bastard, what the hell are you talking about?”
Cole Bruce suddenly turned his head, staring intently at Mandy March. A cruel glint appeared in his eyes, and several of his underlings immediately gathered around him.
“……
“Xiao… Mandy, is that you, Mandy? Have you… come back?”
When the old man, who was being held down by a few hooligans, saw Mandy March appear, a hint of confusion crossed his face, quickly replaced by utter disbelief.
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“Uncle Craig, it’s me. I’m back late!” Mandy March’s cold gaze softened slightly as she nodded at the old man.
Immediately, his face reverted to its cold expression. He glanced at Cole Bruce and the others indifferently, with a dangerous smirk playing on his lips.
“But it’s not too late either!”
