Chapter 1714
A convoy of vehicles snaked its way into the depths of the mountains.
Richard had personally ensured the roads were sealed off.
One of the officers approached him, visibly uncertain. "Mr. Carter, are we seriously backing Maeve and her team?"
Every available officer had been mobilized for this operation.
Access points to the mountains were shut down, and extra reinforcements had been deployed to support Maeve and Zion.
From any angle, this seemed like a losing gamble.
If Maeve's team failed, The Lucent would target them first.
Richard took a long drag from his cigarette, exhaled a plume of smoke, and said, "This isn't about helping Maeve. This is about helping humanity."
Richard reached out and adjusted the brim of the officer's hat.
His usual cautious demeanor was replaced with uncharacteristic seriousness. "You're a cop. And being a cop means protecting people. Never forget that!"
The officer was taken aback.
Richard—who had always been the type to play it safe—had never
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