Chapter 224

General Arden sat in his office, his frustration simmering beneath a composed exterior. Gia's unwavering determination to pursue Ejay's mysterious reappearance gnawed at him, stirring an unsettling mix of irritation and concern.

He had hoped to dissuade her, to caution her away from probing further into the inexplicable events surrounding Ejay's alleged survival. Yet, his warnings fell on deaf ears, met with Gia's resolute resolve to uncover the truth.

He drummed his fingers on the desk, replaying the encounter with Gia in his mind. Her persistence had caught him off guard, her unwavering conviction a testament to her determination. No matter how firmly he had dismissed her claims, she refused to yield, and that troubled him deeply.

The General had a secret, a closely guarded truth about Ejay's staged demise that he couldn't risk exposing. The clandestine operation, the intricate web of alliances—all hung in a precarious balance, and Gia's relentless pursuit threate