Chapter 281 Whose Order Was It?


    Chapter 281 Whose Order Was It?


    s


    The man with the Senior Colonel badge on his shoulder was none other than Nathan''s eldest son, Axel Harlow.


    He was currently serving as Deputy Commander at the Terenova Defense Headquarters.


    Anna, feeling wronged and with nowhere else to turn, immediately burst into tears and ran to him.


    "Axel, why are you sote?" she cried. "You need to do something to help Dad get up!"


    Axel looked at his weeping sister, then at Nathan, who was still kneeling. "What exactly happened here?" he asked. Anna pointed to Robin with hatred.


    "Axel, Robin did something to Dad. I don''t know what kind of dark magic he used, but Dad just can''t get up."


    Axel''s face darkened upon hearing that. "You two-help my father up, now!" hemanded.


    Two soldiers grabbed Nathan to lift him, yet he remained stuck to the ground as if his knees were glued there.


    A flicker of shock crossed Axel''s eyes.


    What kind of sorcery was this?


    He nced at Robin in the distance.


    After a brief hesitation, he patted his sister''s shoulder. "Anna, calm down."


    Then, he began to approach Robin with two of his men.


    Two ck-d guards from the Rogarios family stepped forward, blocking Axel''s path.


    His expression darkened and one of his men aimed a gun at the guards. "Move aside!"


    The guards ced their hands on their own weapons and shouted, "The Rogarios are handling this. Step-back immediately!"


    Each ck-d guard of the Rogarios was a top-tier fighter trained in elite special forces.


    The soldiers Axel had brought with him were simply field troops.


    One of the Rogarios'' guards alone could take on twenty of the regr soldiers.


    However, Axel knew little of the Rogarios'' internal secrets.


    He merely saw them as a ragtag band of mercenaries.


    A sh of anger flickered in Axel''s eyes as he encountered resistance.


    Chapter 281 Whose Order Was It?


    When he looked up, he forced himself to remainposed as he saw Stephanie standing behind the guards


    He took a deep breath and addressed her respectfully,


    "Madam Stephanie, please instruct your guards to stepande


    Tve received information that a man named Robin is attempting to cause a terror incident in Terenom, and I must take him into custody


    Stephanie''s voice was cold. "There are no violent offenders here. Mr. Robin is an honored quest of the Rogarios


    "Mr. Axel, let me remind you. If you dare to abuse national resources for the Harlow private interests, I''ll make sure thatyou will be stripped of that uniform!


    "We will not stand by and watch you disrespect our guest


    Axel scoffed. "Madam Stephanie, this is a military operation! If you and your men continue to obstruct my operation, I won''t hesitate to enforce martialw on this establishment Madam Stephanie, it would be wise for both you and the Rogarios to not interfere.


    "If you insist-"


    "So, you''re determined to make the Rogarios your enemy?


    "Give it a try," Stephanie said.


    Axel held back his frustration.


    "Madam Stephanie, I have no desire to be at odds with the Rogarios.


    "However, if you persist in blocking my military operation, I''ll have to invoke emergency protocols.


    Stephanie''s expression didn''t waver as she chuckled coldly. "Fine! But be prepared for the consequences of provoking the Rogarios'' wrath.


    "Lay a finger on Mr. Robin, and the Rogarios will take every measure necessary to resolve this."


    "Ryder!" she barked. "Order all Rogarios'' ck-d Guards to assemble immediately!


    Report to the President''s office that Axel, in pursuit of a Harlow family vendetta, is attempting to deploy armed forces against a civilian to manufacture terror incident. "The Rogarios ck-d Guards arepelled to take defensive action!""


    A chill ran down Axel''s spine.


    He was all too aware of the Rogarios'' formidable influence in Demberoa.


    Without their support, Demberoa wouldn''t have shaken off its colonial chains to gain independence.


    In many ways, the Rogarios authority surpassed the President, with influence stretching across


    Chapter 281 Whose Order Was It?


    government, military, and socery.


    If Stephanie was serious about stopping him, neither he nor the Harlows could afford to stand against the Mogariou


    Azel calmed down and began, "Madam Stephanie, I hold you and the Rogarios in the highest regard. But please understand, this is a military operation, and I must-


    Bullsh*t! This is nothing but the Harlows abusing their power for personal gain!" Stephanie smirked.


    "If you don''t get out of here right now, I''ll get your superiors to review your record and scrutinize exactly how you obtained your Senior Colonel and Deputy Commander ranks.


    "If you''re still clueless, go ahead and test whether the Rogarios are a force you can afford to provoke."


    One of the ck-d guards ran in from outside. "All guards have assembled and we await yourmand!"


    Stephanie looked at Axel and warned, "You have thirty seconds to get out."


    "Madam-"Axel tried to protest.


    Stephanie turned her back on him. "ck-d Guards, prepare to move-


    A shudder ran through Axel''s heart.


    Just then, a man strode in with a smile.


    "Madam Stephanie, what a surprise to see you here."


    It was Owen Harlow, Nathan''s younger son and the current Deputy Attorney General of Demberoa.


    Stephanie didn''t bother to acknowledge him.


    After a pause, Owen said, "I just received a call from the President''s office. There''s been an alleged terror incident reported on Crescent Lane.