Local officials had sent people to receive Ethan’s delegation, following
standard procedures.
Even though Chester and the local government had provided a security
team to protect Ethan, Emmanuel Lowe remained by his side, refusing to
leave even for a moment, accompanying him to the frontlines of the disaster.
Chester, despite not saying much, treated Emmanuel like a thorn in his side
and refused to engage with him.
Emmanuel understood his frustration, but Ethan was one of the candidates
for the head of state, and his safety was extremely important. He couldn’t
abandon his duty just because of Chester’s hostility.
The day’s inspection went smoothly, but the devastation was severe.
Countless people had lost their homes, and refugees flooded the area. The
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Relief supplies, including food and other essentials provided by the state, had
to be transported from all over to Riverhaven, and Silvergate was a
necessary route. Silvergate was also affected by the disaster, so the supplies
might have to be temporarily stored there.
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Of course, it was Ethan’s job to handle these logistics. Emmanuel’s duty was
solely to protect his safety.
However, Emmanuel had a compassionate heart and couldn’t help but worry
about when the food and supplies would finally reach those in dire need.
By nightfall, a hundred–man team from the Blade Battalion of the Wolf
Warrior Unit finally arrived in Riverhaven. With reinforcements on hand,
Emmanuel had a brief moment to catch his breath and give Mackenzie a
video call.
“Emmanuel, my team is about to reach Silvergate. It’s the gateway to the
West End and one of the most developed cities in the region. Not only is the
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shortage of food and clothing became the most urgent issue.
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Relief supplies, including food and other essentials provided by the state, had
to be transported from all over to Riverhaven, and Silvergate was a
necessary route. Silvergate was also affected by the disaster, so the supplies
might have to be temporarily stored there.
Of course, it was Ethan’s job to handle these logistics. Emmanuel’s duty was
solely to protect his safety.
However, Emmanuel had a compassionate heart and couldn’t help but worry
about when the food and supplies would finally reach those in dire need.
By nightfall, a hundred–man team from the Blade Battalion of the Wolf
Warrior Unit finally arrived in Riverhaven. With reinforcements on hand,
Emmanuel had a brief moment to catch his breath and give Mackenzie a
video call.
“Emmanuel, my team is about to reach Silvergate. It’s the gateway to the
West End and one of the most developed cities in the region. Not only is the
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chairman of the West End Chamber of Commerce here, but the place also
hosts the largest number of trade representatives. I’ll need to focus my
efforts there,” Mackenzie explained succinctly.
“I understand.” Emmanuel sighed softly. “I’m in Riverhaven now, not far from
Silvergate, but duty calls. Even with the short distance, I can’t leave my post
to see you and Caden. Please forgive me.”
“You big dummy, what are you talking about?”
It had been a long time since Mackenzie had scolded him like that.
Her words, though harsh, felt like home to Emmanuel. He smiled wryly, but his
heart was warmed by the familiarity.
“We both have important tasks. We must prioritize the bigger picture. I can
stay with the baby, but I know it’s tough on you. You’ve got a mission to take
down Teddy Tanner, avenge your fallen brothers, and help Ethan stabilize the
country.” Mackenzie reminded him once again.
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“I understand, but promise me you’ll prioritize your safety. Let me know
Immediately if anything happens!”
“Got it!”
She gave him a mock glare. “You really don’t trust me to handle things?”
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He chuckled. “Of course, I trust you! You’re the top CEO of Yeringham–there’s
nothing you can’t handle. Still, I can’t help but worry.”
“Alright, I know you care, but I’ve got serious work to do. Let’s chat more when
things settle down.”
Despite her reluctance to hang up, Mackenzie swiftly ended the video call-
there was something urgent she had to handle.
To build her reputation, her visit to the West End as the Chairman of Nuthana
Chamber of Commerce was perfect timing to use disaster relief as a
backdrop.
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team and a considerable amount of red wine rewar
the Nuthang Charity Association, mow fodban pra word
great expense,
Now, she was determined to deliver these supplies to the Witch dess
relief center overnight,
The center wasn’t exactly a grand building certainly not comparable to the
ones in Yeringham, but it was spacious enough
After all, West End was sparsely populated and one of the least develoces
regions in the country, particularly in terms of commerce
Mackenzie arrived by car at the building’s entrance, only to hear someone
shouting angrily.
She lowered the window, curious about the commotion outside, and saw the
center’s manager–a middle–aged man in a white uniform–leading a group
to disperse the people gathered outside. He turned to greet her, recognizing
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her immediately as the Chairman of Nuthana Chamber of Commerce.
“Haha, it’s an honor to have you here, Ms. Quillen! Truly a privilege for West
End!”
The middle–aged manager, Anthony Quail, greeted her with flattery as she
stepped out of the car.
His group followed suit, throwing compliments at her appearance.
Even though she hadn’t fully regained her figure after giving birth, her natural
elegance and stunning looks made her impossible to compare with any
other woman.
“Mr. Quail, what’s going on here? Why are there so many people at the relief
center this late?” Mackenzie asked curiously.
“Well…” Anthony hesitated for a moment before explaining, “These people are
refugees, here seeking supplies. They’re unruly and undisciplined, so we’re
sending them away.”
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With a wave of his hand, a group of staff moved to disperse the shouting
crowd at the entrance,
“You can’t treat people like this!”
“The government will punish you for this
“This is heartless!”
Shouts of protest still echoed from the distance.
Mackenzie, being no fool, sensed something wasn’t right, but she couldn’t put
her finger on it just yet.
‘Ms. Quillen, please, come inside.”
Anthony continued to smile as he led her into the building.
Since this was a disaster–stricken area, she kept a low profile. Other than the
drivers transporting the supplies, she had only brought Lexi and Rhett along
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Her trip was under the banner of donations, with millions in cash and supplies
at stake, so Anthony was eager to host her properly.
Meanwhile, Lexi took care of the necessary paperwork for the donations.
Mackenzie knew Anthony was also a representative of the chamber, so she
spent some time exchanging pleasantries with him, trying to win him over to
her side.
Yet, Anthony remained vague, never making any concrete promises.
Once Lexi completed the donation process, Anthony, citing a busy schedule,
politely saw Mackenzie off with a formal smile.
Everything felt routine and bureaucratic, with nothing out of the ordinary.
However, as soon as they exited the relief center, Lexi leaned close and
whispered, “Ms. Quillen, something seems off with the donation process.”
“What’s wrong?” Mackenzie asked, her guard up. She had felt there was
something odd about the night but had no solid evidence to act on.
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“Our donation records only list names and values, but no specific items were
registered,” Lexi said in a low voice. “That leaves room for manipulation.”
Mackenzie’s frown deepened. “This is a government–run center, with
oversight in place. They wouldn’t dare engage in corruption, would they?”
Lexi whispered back, “Corruption can run deep. If the right people are working together, they could easily pocket part of our donation, and who would know?
There are so many donations coming in from all over the country.”
