Samuel looked at Nicole's sadness and felt bad. However, this was not a good place to talk. He
whispered to her, "I'll tell you on the way."
"I want to know now. I believe you can tell me everything in a few short sentences, can't you?"
Nicole insisted.
Samuel knew that she paid great attention to kinship, so Zayn's matter naturally touched her. Samuel
pondered for a moment and said, "Zayn's heart is on the left. Therefore, when people see his right
chest being shot, they will think that he will die without a doubt. In fact, this is just a trick."
Nicole was stunned for a moment.
"How did you know Zayn's heart was on the left?"
"Sally told me."
Nicole trusted him because Samuel mentioned Sally. After all, no one knew him better than his mother.
However, she was just a little worried.
"I actually don't know anything about your plan! When did you set it up?"
"When we caught the spy in the hot spring, I made this plan with Davon. We want to hand over the
entire country F to Zayn, so we must ensure his safety before doing so. However, because of our
relationship with Zayn, no matter what we do, Zayn can't be believed by them. We decide to fake his
death to protect him. He is a man and would do big things in the future, so he will inevitably suffer some
injuries."
Samuel explained.
He didn't see any hatred in Nicole's eyes, only confusion. This made Samuel involuntarily breathe a
sigh of relief.
It seemed that Nicole didn't hate him.
This was a dangerous plan. If he wasn't careful, he might really kill Zayn. Even so, a warrior had
sacrificed his life.
After listening to Samuel's explanation, Nicole finally understood.
"Then where are we going now?"
"Leo thought that we had left Country F, or that we were killed in the air by a missile, so he will likely
punish Santino now. However, Leo originally did not like Zayn, so he may make a token gesture
towards punishing Santino. We will take advantage of Santino's imprisonment to kill him."
Samuel's eyes were full of firmness of will, and Nicole immediately calmed down.
"Alright, I'll follow you."
Nicole stepped forward and offered her hand to Samuel.
When Samuel held her hand again, his palms were already sweating.
He was so scared to see a gaze of hatred in Nicole's eyes. Fortunately, he didn't.
The situation was too urgent. After he and Davon set up the plans, they were practically busy
mobilizing all the people, arranging the follow-up work, and checking the entire plan to the perfect state,
so he didn't have time to tell Nicole. He was also afraid that Nicole would be too softhearted. Although
they succeeded, he was afraid that Nicole would hate him without knowing the truth.
Samuel could endure everything, but he could not afford Nicole's hatred, which was even worse than
killing him.
Fortunately, Nicole didn't.
Although she didn't know anything, there was trust in her eyes.
Nicole trusted him.
Nothing made Samuel happier and more comfortable than this.
Nicole was also a little nervous. She had never thought that Samuel would do anything to hurt her.
Although he 'killed' Zayn, she felt unbelievable and sad, but she was so sure that Samuel had his own
reasons.
She wanted to hear his explanation. Although she was still a little worried now, compared with the
soldier who had sacrificed, Zayn's survival was the luckiest thing.
The hearts of them had never been so close and firm. At this moment, Nicole deeply knew what she
needed to do.
She was from Country Z; she was a soldier's wife; she wanted to fight for the honor of the country and
the interests of the people!
Her blood boiled with excitement.
Nicole and Samuel returned to the palace.
Davon said that Leo must have known about Phoenix's secret passageway in the palace, and it was
very likely that Rey and Dillan had been bribed by Leo.
Thinking about how Rey admired Phoenix before, Nicole still couldn't believe it.
"Samuel, maybe Rey didn't..."
"We have to prepare for the worst. In this state, we can't trust anyone but ourselves. Of course, our
soldiers could be trusted."
Samuel held Nicole's hand tightly, afraid that she would expose them because of her kindness.
"Then what should we do now?"
"We have a method to enter."
Samuel whistled and someone immediately walked out.
"Mr. Green."
The man was dressed as a bodyguard and Nicole was still unfamiliar with him. However, he appeared
in front of them as if he was waiting for them anytime and anywhere.
Nicole was very curious about how he could do that. However, if Samuel didn't say anything, she
naturally wouldn't ask. The more questions she asked, the more people might be exposed. If
something happened, she probably wouldn't be able to clean up the mess.
On this point, Nicole could clearly distinguish the importance of the matter.
"Take us to Santino's place. What about the secret passageway left behind by Phoenix?"
"Fortunately, you didn't enter through the secret passageway. Leo has sent people to wait at the exit of
each secret passageway. As long as you enter, you will be caught wherever you leave."
The guard whispered, but it also made Nicole a little afraid.
"Did Rey betray us?"
The guard glanced at Nicole and whispered, "Rey is originally Leo's people."
Nicole was immediately shocked.
"Is Leo aware of all of Phoenix's actions? Then when we first arrived, Leo already knew. Why didn't he
attack us? Instead, he pretended not to know and was still searching outside."
This was Nicole's doubt.
The guard said in a low voice, "To draw a snake out of its hole, to see how many people in the palace
are with you and how many people disobey him. Leo has never been a simple person."
Nicole looked at Samuel in astonishment.
Fortunately, Samuel had "killed" Zayn today. Otherwise, if Leo wanted to kill Zayn, he probably wouldn't
have any way of surviving.
Nicole suddenly remembered Sienna.
Sienna's finger was cut off by Karina. At that time, Sienna should be able to recover if she operated
immediately. However, Leo did not give this order. Leo did it on purpose?
Leo purposely cut off Sienna's finger to punish Sienna for coming into contact with the Sawyer family
and helping her and Samuel?
Thinking of this, Nicole immediately broke out in cold sweat.
Leo was too terrifying.
Nicole had always thought that they could enter Country F quietly because of their extensive
connections, but she did not expect everything to be under Leo's control. If it weren't for Zayn's 'death',
she probably wouldn't have known that she could be killed by Leo anytime and anywhere.
"Has the Sawyer family also been suspected?"
Samuel's expression was somewhat solemn.
Yanice and those girls' departure were all done by the Sawyer family. Now that Rey was Leo's people,
Samuel was afraid that Davon would be exposed.
The guard shook his head and said, "No, although Leo suspects the Sawyer family, there is no
conclusive evidence. Yanice and those girls were personally arranged by you. Rey did not know, so the
Sawyer family was safe now. However, because of Sienna, Leo had doubts about the Sawyer family,
but there was no evidence. Not long ago, he asked the army to monitor and control the Sawyer family
in the name of protecting the Sawyer family. Fortunately, you are not in the Sawyer's mansion.
Otherwise, it would be a disaster for the Sawyer family. But now, Princess Inez should be under
surveillance."
Hearing what the guard said, Nicole broke out in a cold sweat.
They thought that every step they took was safe, but they didn't expect that they were so dangerous.
Fortunately, Samuel and Davon had designed this. Otherwise, they wouldn't know what was going on
right now.
Seeing Nicole's fear, Samuel held her hand tightly and whispered, "It's fine. This is war. It's about
connections, strategies, and luck."
In other words, if they were unlucky, they might die anytime.
Looking at the calm man beside her, Nicole couldn't say what she felt. There was pride, worry, and
love.
Every mission was a life-and-death battle. This feeling was something that only soldiers knew. How
fortunate she was to personally experience this feeling and deeply understand Samuel's situation.
Nicole whispered, "We'll be fine. We'll definitely be fine. Corrupt people like Leo would not win. God
won't help them. Instead, we will be lucky."
"You're right."
Samuel smiled gently. Nicole felt relaxed, and she was somewhat infatuated by his charming smile.
The guard coughed and said, "We can't stay here for long. Follow me. I can safely send you to
Santino's palace. At present, Leo has grounded Santino and asks him to profoundly reflect on this
matter. However, because of the strength of Santino's mother, Leo wouldn't punish him. Santino should
be released in a few days."
"We can't allow him to be released. If Santino is alive, how could those forces behind his mother's
family rebel? Leo has been sitting in this position for too long. Meanwhile, he's too greedy. Sometimes,
people would die from being too greedy."
Samuel's gaze was sharp. He immediately pulled Nicole's hand and followed the guard inside.
At this time, he was anxious wherever Nicole was, so she'd better stay by his side. At least he could
protect her.
When Santino saw Samuel and Nicole again, he was stunned. He wanted to shout, but Nicole covered
his mouth directly. Samuel instantly took out a dagger and cut his throat.
Santino's eyes were filled with disbelief and unwillingness, but he finally died.
Nicole trembled slightly. After all, it was a human life, but Samuel pulled her hand and quickly left
Santino's palace.
There was already someone waiting outside to pick them up. Nicole and Samuel quickly walked out of
the palace. Just as they were about to leave the palace, a pair of guards suddenly stopped them.
"Stop!"
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