Chapter 363 Work Under Lionel?
Miles froze for a moment, caught off guard by Lionel’s words.
He frowned, suspicion flickering in his eyes as he studied Lionel.
Judging by Lionel’s shameless behavior today, Miles didn’t think Lionel was doing this out of the goodness of his heart.. Lionel noticed Miles’s expression and couldn’t help but show a hint of displeasure.
Lionel said, “Miles, what’s with that look? We’ve worked together for years. No matter what, I won’t treat you unfairly. Besides, even if you’re upset, running your mouth won’t do me any favors.
“Getting your granddaughter a captain position? That’s just a few words from me. It’s a win–win for both of us–why wouldn‘ t I do it?”
Miles ignored the nonsense Lionel had spouted earlier.
He stared at Lionel for a few seconds before finally nodding. “Alright. If you can get my granddaughter that captain position, I’ll go along with whatever you say.”
As a soldier with no connections, Miles understood all too well how much a strong background mattered.
Before Lionel had shown up, Miles had already resolved to compromise for the sake of Raven’s bright future.
And the terms Lionel offered didn’t disappoint him.
Lionel wasn’t surprised to see Miles nod. He chuckled lightly and said, “Miles, take care and get some rest. I have some matters to attend to, but tomorrow morning, I’ll send someone to escort you to the commendation ceremony.”
With that, Lionel turned to leave the ward.
However, after taking just two steps, he stopped and glanced at Ken, who was standing by the bedside.
“Lieutenant Colonel Moore, you’ve been with me for quite some time now. You’re one of my most trusted subordinates. “Stay loyal to me, and I promise you won’t be disappointed. If all goes as planned, it won’t be long before you take Jonah’s place as the youngest brigadier general in the Vyrdenia Military.”
Lionel’s lips curved into a cold, detached smile as he glanced at Ken. “But I hope you know what you shouldn’t.”
Ken lowered his gaze, a fleeting shadow of something unreadable flashing in his eyes. A moment later, he broke into a bright, confident smile, as if nothing had happened.
Satisfied with Ken’s response, Lionel gave a slight nod before walking out of the room.
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Ken stared at the spot where Lionel had disappeared for a long moment before finally looking away.
He turned his attention to Miles, who seemed to radiate an air of defeat, then glanced at the surveillance camera in the corner of the room. In the end, he chose to remain silent.
Two hours later, Raven returned to the ward.
Ken, who had been keeping watch by the bedside, let out a sigh of relief when he saw her come back.
He quickly stood up and asked, “Did you find anything at that place?”
The person who called him earlier mentioned traces of the Innate Starcard at that location, but wasn’t entirely certain. He even warned that the area might be dangerous.
Raven shook her head. “The traces were fake, and the place was rigged with traps. If you’d gone, you probably wouldn’t have made it back.”
Ken’s handsome face froze at her words.
He was a Mid–Class Warrior, for crying out loud. Did she really think he was weaker than her?
Raven didn’t bother acknowledging his reaction and instead turned her attention to Miles on the hospital bed.
Miles was asleep, but the deep furrow between his brows suggested his rest was anything but peaceful.
Raven’s face darkened as she noticed his complexion had grown even paler since she left.
“Lionel was here, wasn’t he?” she asked coldly.
Surprise flickered across Ken’s face, but he still Successfully unlocked!
Raven’s expression turned icy.
Without saying a word, she retrieved a small vial from her ring and carefully poured its contents into Miles’s mouth. Almost as soon as he drank the medicine, Miles opened his eyes.
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Chapter 363 Work Under Lionel?
He quickly grabbed Raven’s hand, his weathered face showing traces of guilt and self–reproach.
“Raven, Grandpa’s useless. I can’t do much to help you. But I have leverage over Lionel. Working under him might feel like a compromise, but it’s safer, and it’ll make your path in the military smoother.”
Raven was momentarily stunned by his words.
She thought, ‘Work under Lionel? Since when did Lionel have the right to give me orders?‘
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