HBWnovel Chapter 225 - 225: No, it went fine
Chapter 225 - 225: No, it went fine
As they headed toward the main hall, nearing the entrance, a few familiar figures came into view—Chris and Brandon were among them.
"Hehehe, Sophie, you're back! How'd it go? Everything smooth? You're not hurt, are you?" Chris hurried over, his concern written all over his face.
Sophie's eyes sparkled mischievously as she gave a shy smile. "I'm fine, really. What about you? You okay?"
"Me? Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm good. Totally fine." Chris felt like his bones were turning to jelly. She looked even more stunning than before. If he stared any longer, he might just melt on the spot.
And he couldn't help but notice something—a subtle shift in Sophie's demeanor toward him. There was a hint of something… an unspoken signal, like she was opening the door for him to get closer.
Suddenly, he felt like all those whole-grain sandwiches he'd shared with her hadn't gone to waste after all.
Can't hold onto your sandwiches? Don't expect to hold onto a girlfriend.
Nearby, Brandon and the others were greeting Mia and her group. Meanwhile, Zane's eyes scanned the area, quickly piecing things together. It was this team. They'd been stationed at the entrance earlier, which made sealing it off easier for them. No wonder they'd gotten back faster.
Still, the fact that the entrance was secured meant Isaac had succeeded. Whatever task Zane had entrusted to him must've been handled.
That's my guy, Zane thought, a flicker of pride in his chest.
Turning to Mia, he decided to give her a heads-up, just in case. "Mia, you saw it earlier—sealing off the entrance wasn't exactly a walk in the park. It's dangerous, and injuries or worse are always a possibility. If Isaac couldn't cover everything, well… that's just how it goes."
"Yeah, I get it," Mia replied curtly, not saying much more.
With Chris and the others leading the way, the group moved into the hall together. But the moment they stepped inside, Zane felt something was off. His people—his team from the shelter—were nowhere to be seen.
His gaze swept the room, and then he spotted it. A figure, dressed in pristine white, standing in the center of the re
"What's wrong with what I'm doing? Huh? You jealous, kid? Don't think I've forgotten how you're always bragging about your online girlfriend," Chris shot back, a smug grin plastered across his face.
"…" Brandon sighed, utterly exasperated. Love really does make people lose their minds. "That's not the point. The point is, her boyfriend—Captain Zane—is literally right there."
"Boyfriend? Please." Chris waved dismissively, clearly unbothered. "That's just a fling. Nothing serious." He smirked, recalling Zane's infamous reputation for juggling over two hundred girlfriends. "Just wait. I'll show you how it's done. Watch me score a goal with a solo play."
Brandon: "…"