Chapter 1274

Shannon and Benjamin were the first to step off the plane, followed closely by the three Special Security Agents. At last, Lexie followed with Heston and Cassidy in tow. She turned to reassure Heston and Cassidy. "Fret not, I'm here!" She was his contractor, after all. Heston didn't understand, but he nodded and followed along. When the group finally descended the steps of the aircraft, they were met by two individuals stepping out of the crowd. One of them was Valentino. Before Lexie could process the situation, a middle-aged officer in military uniform standing next to Valentino raised his hand in a sharp salute in their direction. With a swoosh, the Special Security Agents behind the man along with Shannon's group simultaneously raised their hands and formed the formal mystic arts salute. Heston halted in his tracks. He scanned the solemn salutes, and his gaze ultimately landed on the officer in uniform. His posture instinctively straightened, and he raised his hand in the