Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law-Chapter 576: Passing by Without Meeting (4)_1
"Rachel." Hansen Ruiz stepped forward, unable to hide his reluctance as he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. He rested his chin on her shoulder, his voice tender as he said, "I just need to go back to the office, not on a business trip. You're pregnant now, and unless the sky falls, I won't go on another trip." He then turned Rachel Bailey in his embrace to face him, husband and wife locking gazes.
"Really?" Rachel Bailey's gloomy expression immediately returned to normal, and she happily tilted her small face upward.
At that moment, he had to return to the company and ensure Glades Horne did as well, urgently. The calls he'd just received were from his network; they had leads on the whereabouts of Noah Reyes, the Young Master of the Fiery Flame Sect, who was currently in London, UK. Noah Reyes was as elusive as a dragon, often disappearing without a trace. If Glades wished to meet him, he had to act promptly. This matter could not be delayed and needed to be kept secret for the time being. Through investigation, he and Glades had discovered that the Fiery Flame Sect had many ancient and complex rules. Despite his status as Young Master, Noah was the most endangered person within the entire Fiery Flame Sect, constantly targeted by countless individuals seeking his life. To ensure Adele Horne's safety, Glades's intention to meet Noah privately had to remain confidential. If anyone saw them, they would most likely assume they were merely discussing a business deal.
"Rachel, wait for me at home. I'll be back very soon," Hansen Ruiz remarked, tenderly caressing Rachel's swollen lips. Rachel Bailey nodded.
He reluctantly let her go and hurried off toward the Valence Group. On the way, he called Glades Horne.
「Twenty minutes later, in the Valence Group CEO's Office.」
"This is the basic information on Noah Reyes."
Hansen Ruiz proved his competency; by the time he returned to the Valence Group, his team had already prepared a brief on Noah Reyes, including his current location.
He placed the sparsely worded document in front of Glades Horne.
Glades impatiently grabbed the information. His brows knitted in concern as he queried, "Why is there no picture? Without a photo, how could he recognize Noah Reyes? The file was overly simple, merely listing his name, gender, parents' names, and current status; it didn't even have his correct age."
Hansen Ruiz leaned across the desk. "Who is Noah Reyes? We're fortunate to have found this much. If you want his photo, give me three more years, and I might be able to get it."
Glades fell silent, staring at the brief. Hansen Ruiz had a point. The Fiery Flame Sect was an extremely mysterious organization. As its Young Master, Noah was naturally even more of an enigma. The fact that Hansen's team had managed to uncover his current location was a testament to Hansen's capabilities.
"That guy doesn't stay in one place for long," Hansen encouraged. "Fortunately, we know he's in London and at which hotel. You can get there first and pick him out from the crowd. I believe with your discernment and capabilities, you'll be able to identify him."
Glades snatched the office phone from his desk and pressed the Secretary's intercom button. "Secretary Yang, book me a flight to— No, never mind." He'd thought of something. He hung up and instead made a call on his mobile phone to someone unknown.
Another twenty minutes passed, and a private jet carrying Glades Horne and his two Bodyguards was en route to London.
「UK, London.」
In a presidential suite at a luxury hotel, Noah Reyes had broken from his usual attire. Dressed in an elegant white suit, he looked like a prince charming as he stood by the window, browsing through a document.
Several Bodyguards in black stood a short distance behind him, their dark uniforms a stark contrast to his white suit, creating a clear distinction between black and white. Their attention was highly focused; even indoors, they remained vigilant, their eyes scanning in all directions and their ears pricked for any sound, ensuring no disturbance, however slight, would escape their notice.
Besides the Bodyguards, there was also a middle-aged man in a gray suit. His back was to the Bodyguards, so his face could not be seen, and he stood respectfully behind Noah Reyes.
"Young Master, Silvia Baxter's operation has failed," the man in gray reported respectfully. "Valence Group's CEO, Glades Horne, and his Assistant, Hansen Ruiz, the eldest son of A City's Ruiz Family, personally intervened. They thwarted her actions and nearly exposed her."
Noah Reyes planned to enter the T City market, formally making inroads into the Syrena business world; this was known to the upper echelons of the Fiery Flame Sect. Silvia Baxter was a minor pawn in his plan to establish his dominion in River Mountain. Noah had chosen T City, which was currently Valence Group's territory. Since the Baxter Family had business dealings with Valence Group and was one of its major clients, Silvia played a significant role for Noah in establishing his dominion in River Mountain. Of course, she had to operate in secret for now, as her father still needed to maintain mutually beneficial arrangements with Valence Group.
The file Noah Reyes was currently perusing was about Glades Horne. Compared to the limited information Glades had on him, the file in Noah's hands regarding Glades Horne was extremely detailed and included a photograph. It even listed all members of the Horne Family and the extent of their influence. However, only Glades Horne's photo was attached; pictures of other Horne Family members were not included. In their eyes, their primary opponent was Glades Horne, so knowing his details was all that mattered.
Noah Reyes remained silent. He wasn't surprised that Silvia Baxter's plan had failed; it was entirely within his expectations.
