Luella glanced at Juniper, cleared her throat, and said in a low, warning tone, “The situation is very complicated. Let’s not ask any questions for now.”
“Everyone disperse. There’s no danger here, let’s head back,” Luella called out, adding a reminder, “Oh, and don’t forget to take that Sigma Network cargo ship with you.”
Juniper said nothing, her face just looked exceptionally haggard as she walked toward the ship's interior.
“Juniper, where are you headed?” Luella followed her, asking cautiously. “Back to the hotel, or do you want to rest at our base in Moralia Country?”
After all, their relationship was genuinely complicated now. Luella was honestly worried that the moment Juniper saw her nemesis, Shanley, she’d be overcome with rage and stab him.
“I’m going home,” Juniper said, slumping into a chair and closing her eyes. Her voice was hoarse.
“Okay,” Luella replied, rubbing her nose, not daring to offer any other suggestions.
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Back on the Sigma Network ship, Shanley sat on the sofa in the wrecked cabin, looking utterly defeated.
“Boss,” Felton and Flint said cautiously as they pushed the door open.
“Is Juniper gone?” Shanley looked up, his face pale and his eyes shot with blood. His voice was raspy and almost unrecognizable.
“Yes,” Flint replied respectfully, secretly studying the man’s expression. “The Subterra Vanguard ship has already departed.”
“Boss, also…” Felton hesitated for a moment before continuing, “The Subterra Vanguard crew took our cargo ship. The goods on it…”
“Let her take them,” Shanley muttered, pinching the bridge of his nose as if on the verge of collapse. “If money can buy Juniper’s forgiveness, I’d give her the entire Sigma Network.”
“Felton,” he said, slowly lifting his tired, bloodshot eyes. “Do you think Juniper will ever forgive me?”


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