Chapter 524
Armed only with knives and no firearms, they managed to kill over a dozen ferocious crocodiles.
When they finally dragged Johanna away and fled, every member of the team was covered in mud, looking far more disheveled than Johanna
Just moments ago, when Johanna complained that she couldn’t walk anymore, they decided to stop and make camp for the night. Disliking the sweat and grime on them, she wandered off alone, which was how she coincidentally stumbled upon Stephan.
Stephan frowned and repeated, “My sister is waiting just outside the rainforest? Did you station enough people there? Is there a doctor with her? And whe couldn’t you stop ber?”
By the end of his questioning, there was a faint trace of anger in his tone.
Andy lowered his head, not daring to offer excuses. Whether they could have persuaded Imogen or not, the fact remained that she had followed them here, which was ultimately a failure on their part.
“I’m sorry, sir!”
“You’ll take Johanna back. Inform Imogen that I’m fine and tell her not to worry. Once she’s escorted back to Seldvale, don’t let any further updates reach her ears!”
“Yes, sir!” Andy respectfully complied and then began leading the team back the way they came.
Johanna resisted vehemently, shouting, “No, I’m not leaving! Stephan, let me stay with you, please!”
Stephan, carrying Felicia in his arms, didn’t even glance at her before turning away.
Seeing this, Andy stepped forward to pull Johanna along “Ms. Rosario, let’s go.”
“I’m not leaving! Why does Felicia get to stay, but I can’t?” Johanna’s eyes reddened as she screamed in frustration.
Stephan had never been one to give women special treatment. Or more precisely, his standards were entirely different for those he cared about and those he didn’t. In short, he was the embodiment of double standards, and his favoritism was absolute,
“You want to know why? Because she’s my wife. Is that reason good enough?
With just one sentence, Stephan left Johanna pale and speechless, her strength seemingly drained.
It wasn’t until Andy had dragged her a considerable distance that she finally regained her senses. Then, she smiled silently.
That smile, in the pitch–black rainforest, illuminated only by the dim light of the flashlights, was strange and unnerving.
When Andy inadvertently turned back, he was startled.
For a brief moment, he thought Johanna resembled a ghost that had crawled out of hell–her smile was haunting and sinister. But when he took a second look, she appeared completely normal.
He shook his head, dismissing it as his imagination.
The path out of the rainforest was easier since they had le
had left markers along the way.
When they finally exited the rainforest and returned to the camp, Imogen had just woken up. Hearing t
- up. Hearing the commotion, she rushed out of her tent.
“How is it? Did you find him? Is there any news?”
Andy nodded and relayed Stephan’s instructions.
Upon hearing that Stephan was safe, Imogen finally relaxed and let out a long sigh of relief. Tears of joy streamed down her face. “Thank goodness… That’s great..”
“Ms. Russell, for the sake of your health, we should return to Seldvale as soon as possible. Mr. Russell insisted we escort you back,” Andy advised “What about him? When is he coming out?” Now that her initial worry had subsided, the grievances and frustrations she had previously felt resurfaced. Imogen’s expression turned cold, her tone carrying a hint of accusation.
Andy hesitated for a moment before replying, “Mr. Russell didn’t specify. But whatever he’s doing, it must be extremely important. Ms. Russell, please listen to reason and return first, alright?”
“I’m not leaving!” Imogen stated in a firm tone, then turned her face defiantly. “I’ll wait right here! I’ll wait for him to come see me and explain things personally!”
