The Bigshot Married Himself to the Heiress-Chapter 25 - 0: Plotting

The dense jungle is even more dangerous in the dark of night. Adrian Desmond knew the dangers of this jungle, which is why he initially preferred to leave quickly rather than attempt to hide there first. Not only were there fierce beasts, but also swampy areas; once trapped, one would inevitably be buried alive.

"Sixth Master, someone is chasing after us!" Tatu said.

Adrian Desmond wasn’t surprised at all, saying, "It’s Uncle’s men."

"Didn’t he promise to let us go? Why is he still chasing us?"

"How can Uncle let a man like me who covets Mai continue to exist? If it were me, I would also eliminate them." Adrian Desmond spoke in a tone of empathy, not angry at all, but with a hint of admiration.

Walter Klein thought, So, a femme fatale, huh! I’m definitely not marrying a beautiful woman in the future.

Xavier Young excitedly said, "Sixth Master, I killed one."

"Hmm," Sixth Master did not stop him.

Tatu had been carrying Selena Robertson. She was so frightened she barely dared to breathe, terrified they would abandon her.

"Hide first and pick them off one by one!" Adrian Desmond ordered.

"Yes."

Taking advantage of the favorable terrain in the jungle, everyone found a place to hide—some behind trees, some in trees, and some behind bushes. The enemies chasing from behind were getting closer and closer. Everyone was on high alert. Suddenly, a patterned snake in a tree fell, landing on Selena Robertson’s shoulder. Her eyes widened in panic, and she suddenly screamed.

Adrian Desmond’s group was exposed in an instant. If Tatu hadn’t been holding Selena Robertson and dodged quickly, they would have been shot full of holes like a beehive.

Everyone secretly cursed Selena Robertson for causing trouble.

The two groups clashed directly, exchanging fire for more than twenty minutes before the jungle finally returned to silence. Adrian Desmond’s group gathered, and Walter Klein did a headcount; no one was missing, though Tatu had injured one of his arms.

Xavier Young looked at the troublemaking Selena Robertson and suggested, "This woman is too troublesome. Let’s just leave her behind. With her around, we’ll all be killed by her sooner or later!"

Selena Robertson’s eyes filled with tears, looking pitifully at Adrian Desmond, who could decide her fate.

Adrian Desmond frowned and glanced at Selena Robertson. This woman could make Sienna Johnson happy, he thought, so he indulged her, saying, "She is Mai’s pet; we’ll keep her. Be careful next time. If you mess up our plans again, I’ll have to cut off your tongue."

"I definitely won’t do it again!" Selena Robertson promised.

Little Ninth quickly bandaged Tatu’s wound, while Walter Klein led the others to collect the spoils of battle and bury the bodies. After all the commotion, day had already broken.

"Sixth Master, are we heading to Himakati now?"

"Hmm."

Adrian Desmond didn’t like meddling in other people’s affairs, but since Uncle had gone after his woman, Adrian Desmond had no choice but to oppose him.

"Aaron, get in touch with Wayne Manning. I want to cooperate with Wayne Manning."

Wayne Manning was the leader of another armed force in Himakati. As it happened, Wayne Manning and Uncle were also enemies. Wayne Manning’s parents had died at Uncle’s hands, and over the years, Wayne Manning had repeatedly tried to kill Uncle, sending out several waves of assassins, but none had succeeded.

When the snipe and clam grapple, the fisherman profits, Adrian Desmond thought. He decided to use Wayne Manning’s forces against Uncle.

His principle was either not to strike at all, or, if he did, to strike ruthlessly, leaving no chance for the enemy’s survival.

「...」

Wayne Manning was very surprised to receive Adrian Desmond’s call. He personally came with his men to meet Adrian Desmond, a gesture of sincerity. Adrian Desmond and Wayne Manning were old acquaintances, though their connection was superficial.

When Wayne Manning saw the handsome Adrian Desmond, he gave him a big hug and laughed, "What wind has blown you here?"

"I’ve run into some trouble," Adrian Desmond said directly. "Do you have any informants near Uncle?"

Wayne Manning looked at Adrian Desmond, puzzled by his sudden interest in Uncle. As far as he knew, the only reason Uncle and Adrian Desmond would become enemies was over a woman. Wayne Manning joked, "What? Did Uncle, that old lecher, steal your woman?"

"Yes, he did!"

Wayne Manning was stunned for a moment, not expecting Uncle to actually do such a thing. "Uncle’s got some nerve to mess with you."

Adrian Desmond snorted coldly. "A strong dragon cannot repress a local snake. Over the years, Uncle has acted tyrannically, and his audacity has grown."

Wayne Manning was a smart man. Hearing Adrian Desmond’s words, he understood what was being asked. He hesitated before saying, "Sixth Master, I won’t lie to you, my forces are far inferior to Uncle’s. Otherwise, I would have sought revenge on him long ago. So, if you’re asking me to help you deal with Uncle, I’m afraid I can’t be of much assistance."

Adrian Desmond glanced at Wayne Manning, a hint of disdain in his eyes. "Then how long do you plan to wait? He’s fattened up so much he should have been slaughtered long ago. If you let him continue to gorge himself, you won’t need to seek revenge; he’ll eat himself to death." Adrian Desmond was comparing Uncle to a pig.

Wayne Manning looked even more embarrassed. "I must wait until my forces are at least strong enough to stand a chance against him in a life-or-death struggle!"

"I will help you. With the two of us joining forces, we have a 70% chance of success."

Wayne Manning’s eyes lit up. "If Sixth Master is willing to make a move, then naturally, so am I."

"The two of us are not enough; we also need to leverage the Government’s power."

Wayne Manning said, "The Government is already a government in name only. It has no real power at all."

"Wayne Manning, true strength isn’t just about having soldiers and guns!"

Wayne Manning knew of Adrian Desmond’s strategic mind and said, "I’ll follow your orders, Sixth Master!"

"My woman has been taken by Uncle. I need your people near him to watch over her closely and ensure no one harms her!"

"No problem!" Wayne Manning agreed.

Adrian Desmond looked at the tall, imposing Wayne Manning and felt he could trust him. "I once saved your life, and you said you wanted to repay me. Ensure my woman and child are safe, and we’ll be even."

The status of women in Himakati was very low. Wayne Manning was surprised that Adrian Desmond valued a woman so highly and asked, "What kind of woman is she, to make Sixth Master go to such lengths for her?"

Adrian Desmond was not in the mood to discuss Sienna Johnson with Wayne Manning and shifted the topic back to business. "I’ll have Adam reach out to the Himakati Government and ask for their assistance. You contact your informants near Uncle and coordinate support for me; I plan to infiltrate his territory first."

Upon hearing Adrian Desmond’s plan, Walter Klein was the first to object. "No! This is too dangerous, Sixth Master. If someone must go, let it be me!"

"You stay behind and assist Wayne Manning. Also, maintain contact with the Government. Inform me immediately if anything comes up."

The others also tried to persuade him, "Sixth Master, this is really too dangerous..."

Adrian Desmond waved his hand, stopping them from continuing. His mind was made up. He wouldn’t be at ease unless he went personally.

That woman is clever, yes, but it’s all petty cunning. She has no idea how fragile those little tricks are in the face of absolute power.

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