Chapter 839
Tristan got into the car while Charles climbed into the passenger seat.
“You’re truly amazing, Sophie. Honestly, I’ve never admired anyone. You’re the first one.”
Even within the country, he had heard of Sophie’s meritorious achievements. Verily, she was a legend.
“Not at all. I’m just an ordinary person.”
Sophie really felt that there was nothing great about her. Besides, she had been on the receiving end of far too many such compliments.
As such, they did not affect her anymore. Perhaps that was the difference between a genius and an average person.
The average person would be delighted to hear someone praising her.
Contrarily, someone like her had gotten accustomed to such praise ages ago and did not care about it anymore.
“All right, she’s tired after such a long flight, so zip it.”
This time, Charles was ruthlessly shot down.
The corners of his mouth twitched.
Before Mr. Tristan got acquainted with Sophie, I was also dear to him. In the past, he’d never disdained me such. Sure enough, comparisons are the root of feelings of inferiority! Right now, he no longer has any regard for me.
The drive took over two hours before they arrived at the hotel Charles and the others were staying at. Upon reaching, Sophie quickly took a shower.
The weather there was so scorching that one would sweat anytime and anywhere.
A trace of regret crept into her for having come over in person.
Likewise, Tristan took a shower. When he was done, he phoned Charles and called the man over.
When Charles came over, he explained the plan in detail before regarding Tristan smugly.
“Well? Isn’t my plan this time perfect?” Truthfully, he had really put in a great effort this time.
Fortunately, Tristan was pretty satisfied with the arrangements.
“Yeah, not bad. You improved a lot.” Both he and Sean were quite protective of Charles, so the latter had not been involved in such a thing much.
However, the man could already handle things on his own then.
“After we go back, Sean can hand those tricky matters to you to handle,” Tristan stated.
“Really?”
Among the four of them, Charles was the least capable.
Even so, he could still handle things on his own when he was thrown in at the deep end.
Only when Sophie had finished showering did the three of them have a meal together. With Bertram keeping an eye on the terrorist organization, they did not need to worry about that.
The food during the flight was not all that great, but even in Fandar, it was still more or less the same.
“I really miss the delicious food back in Chanaea!” Indeed, when one had traveled the world, one would realize that their homeland was the most unforgettable place of all.
“If you don’t like eating all this, I’ll have someone find a Chanaean chef to cook specially for you in a while.”
They decided to come over on the spur of the moment, so Tristan did not ask Charles to make such an arrangement.
“No, it’s okay. We’ll be heading back to Anglandur immediately after resolving the matter here. The issue over there is still hanging in the balance.” The final results would be out by the time they returned. After perfecting things, they could then go back to the country.
“Okay, then.”
“It’s no big deal. It’s just finding a Chanaean chef, no? How about this? I’ll have someone go about it later.”
“No, forget it. When are we acting?” Sophie knew that Charles had come over and arranged everything. Therefore, all they needed to do then was to go along with his arrangements.
“What does that mean? Are you saying I’ll still be in charge of the mission this time, Sophie?”
I thought I’d definitely lose the authority to lead this time!
“You’ve made all the arrangements, no? In that case, you’re naturally leading the mission.” Sophie only came over to ascertain those people’s motive in capturing her. She was not really interested in taking the lead.
After all, she would be much better off without anything to do.
At that, Charles shifted his gaze to Tristan.
Is this for real? This is way too sudden!
Tristan nodded in affirmation.
“You can take command. I believe that you can do a good job.” In truth, Charles was capable. Besides, the mission this time was not all that difficult.
When the three of them had finished eating, they converged with Bertram and the others. The instant Bertram spotted Tristan, he went over and greeted the man.
“Mr. Tristan, Ms. Tanner.”
In return, Tristan and Sophie inclined their heads a fraction.
“Mr. Quigley will still be in charge of the mission this time. Work with him,” Tristan ordered.
“Understood.”
Bertram had never doubted the man’s orders, only ever obeying them to the letter.
It was his first time meeting Sophie though he had long since known that Tristan had a girlfriend he could not afford to mess with.
Still, he was shocked upon laying eyes on her.
Whoa! She’s stunningly beautiful! But the thing is, she’s overly young compared to Mr. Tristan. I really didn’t expect him to be such a scoundrel that he would even make a move on such a young lady!
When Tristan glimpsed the look in Bertram’s eyes, his temper spiked.
“What’s the meaning of this gaze of yours?” He’s itching for a beating, huh?
Immediately, Bertram retracted his gaze.
Oh God, I’ve got to be more tactful, for I don’t want to die yet! I wouldn’t be able to survive a beating from him.
He hastily went in search of Charles to discuss the attack later.
Meanwhile, Sophie and Tristan got into the car to helm things there temporarily. However, Sophie did not quite like staying there.
“Can I go with them? You can stay and give orders here alone.” She was utterly curious about the identity of the person who dared send so many people to capture her.
Tristan had anticipated that she would not be able to stay out of the action, considering the fact that she came all there way here to take part in the mission this time and seize the leader of the terrorist organization personally.
“Okay. I’ll have Charles take command while I go in with you.” No matter what, he would be too worried to allow her in alone.
“That’s fine, too.”
Charles knew that Tristan was letting him take the lead this time because the man wanted to give him the opportunity to practice. By then, he had already worn his earphones. No sooner had he gone over than he was greeted by the sight of Sophie attaching two pistols to her waistband.
Then, she snagged a submachine gun. Seeing that, he was inexorably stunned.
While he had always known that she was a remarkable woman, he had never witnessed it in person. At her bearing then, he suddenly pitied the terrorists on the opposing side.
“You’re planning to get in on the action, Sophie?”
“Yeah. That was why I boarded a flight that took more than ten hours, okay?” I’m going to nab the leader of the terrorist organization personally.
“Be careful, then.” No matter what, the other party is a renowned terrorist organization. It’d be bad if she were injured for real.
“I will. Don’t worry, and give orders boldly. We’ll follow your lead later.”
“Really?” The mere thought of ordering Tristan around later thrilled Charles. This is the first time I’ve got such an opportunity!
