Marco, with a hint of innocence, shrugged, “Wasn’t me…”


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    With no other option, Loraine proceeded downstairs, escorted by Jolie.


    Uponying eyes on the young man, Loraine instantlyprehended


    Jolie’s description of the man’s entric demeanor.


    He was a towering figure, powerfully built, with sunsses on. He stood erect, his body taut, constantly


    surveying his surroundings with vignce.


    This level of alertness was something Loraine had only seen in Rowan’s people. Moreover, his arms


    were adorned with tattoos and a grizzled beard added to his intimidating demeanor, making him seem


    more formidable than an average soldier.


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    This didn’t seem Like an ordinary package delivery.


    With a suspicious gaze, Loraine studied the stranger before her. He reciprocated her curious look


    before raising his voice, “Loraine


    Torres, correct? We have a package that needs your signature.”


    Marco gave the man a scrutinizing Look. He whispered into Loraine’s ear, “He is a mercenary.”


    Despite her best efforts to remainposed, she felt her confusion growing. What could possibly


    require the escort of a mercenary?


    Then it dawned on her.


    Could it be the surgical robot she had borrowed from Sr Company under a confidential agreement?


    “Who amongst you is Loraine?” The man’s wary gaze bounced between the three of them.


    Stepping forward, Loraine handed the man her business card with a polite smile.


    “I’m Loraine. The gentleman here is Marco, CEO of the


    Bryant Group, and Jolie is a friend. You can trust them.”


    Upon confirming her identity, the man’s tension eased. He extended his hand towards Loraine,


    introducing himself, “Nice to meet you, Miss


    Torres. I’m in charge of the ninth-generation robot’s escort from Sr


    Company.”


    The details of the ninth-generation surgical robot were top secret. One of Sr Company’s conditions


    for Lending it wasplete discretion, so only Loraine could sign off on its arrival.


    Having briefly greeted him, Loraine nced past him with a sense of urgency.


    “Where’s the surgical robot? Wasn’t it supposed to be delivered directly to the hospital?”