A Life Beyond Limits (Jack Holland) novel Chapter 1051

Feena and Bella clasped their hands together tightly. They were so anxious that they could almost feel their hearts leap out of their throats. Unfortunately, they were of no help to Jack.

It turned out Jack didn't disappoint them or the people who supported him.

Jack anticipated that Wilhelmina would go to great lengths to support Patrick and had factored Wilhelmina into his plan.

Jack glanced at Ian and Myra. The two extended their hands toward Jack and gestured that everything was settled.

A sudden commotion broke out outside the grand hall, followed by a deafening chorus of sirens that cut through the air like blades. The main doors burst open with a bang.

A man frantically stumbled inside with panic etched all over his face. He shouted at Gerard, "Something terrible has happened. Mr. Cadwallader, there's a whole squad of military police outside. Tarthy City forces are here, looking to make some arrests!"

The room erupted into chaos.

Gerard and Patrick exchanged glances, and fear overwhelmed Patrick.

It turned out that military vehicles lined the street outside, and they were filled with fully armed troops. Then, the unified rhythm of military boots marching in step resounded. The soldiers entered the hall with quiet menace.

Leading them was a man in his 50s with sharp eyes and chiseled brows. He wasn't particularly tall, but the weight of his presence was overwhelming, dwarfing everyone in the room.

No one needed an elaboration to know that this man had been forged in fire, a veteran of blood and battle. It was the deputy commander, Matthias Armstrong.

In Tarthy City, encounters with military enforcers were so rare that most people had no idea who they were dealing with when they appeared.

The armed division deliberately kept itself far from the public eye. As the trusted right-hand man of Ian's father, Matthias was reserved and elusive, rarely showing his face in public. Now, he made such a grand entrance at the gala—something major was unfolding.

From a distance, Gerard studied this man who commanded both power and reverence in Tarthy City, capable of standing toe-to-toe with him.

When Matthias strode into the center of the hall, Gerard went toward him and extended his hand. He asked with a laugh, "What brings you here today, Mr. Armstrong? What a pleasure!"

Although Gerard had yet to ascend to Tarthy City's highest seat, his influence within the assembly was undeniable. His future held a brilliance far greater and further than Matthias'.

Logically, it was an honor to have Gerard make the first move to shake his hand. However, to everyone's surprise, Matthias grazed his hand with Gerard's and immediately withdrew it.

Then, he plastered a saccharine smile and said, "I can't believe you're here, Mr. Cadwallader."

Simultaneously, Ian and Myra greeted Matthias sweetly from a near distance. "Hey, Mr. Armstrong."