บททั้งหมดของ You Watched Me Break, Now Watch Me Rise: บทที่ 701 - บทที่ 710

From the other direction, another hypersonic bullet intercepted the sniper's next shot, and the two bullets exploded in midair.James, with Beverly still in his arms, threw himself onto the ground, skidding across several feet of dirt. He positioned himself so that his back was to the sniper and shielded Beverly completely in his arms.Through James' hidden Bluetooth earpiece, William's voice came through. "James, are you okay? There's only one sniper. I'm going after him."A game of cat and mouse unfolded across the rooftops.James didn't have time to reply to William before multiple bullets tore through the air after him in quick succession. He scooped up Beverly and rolled to his feet, his long legs carrying them both as he dodged the gunfire.The special forces operators finally reacted, taking cover and firing back.The ambush wasn't limited to the sniper on the rooftop. Others were lying in wait nearby as well.The gunfire jolted Beverly completely awake. All traces of sle

Seeing Beverly's powerless, resigned expression, Alex leaned down and gently pressed a kiss to her forehead."I'm a thousand times better than James. You'll be very happy with me."With that, he left the room.Beverly lifted her gaze and looked toward the door. Her eyes were dark, with fury surging just beneath the surface. At the doorway, she saw two women dressed like maids speaking with Alex, and she noticed the walkie-talkies clipped to their waists.She stood up and walked to the window, staring at the devastation outside. Yet the place where she was being held was no different from a princess' palace.A scoff escaped her. Was this Alex's idea of protecting his homeland?Her compliance bought her a little freedom, and that night, she was allowed to appear in the dining room alongside Alex.She'd been dressed like an exquisite porcelain doll displayed in a shop window. Sitting beside Alex, she listened as he introduced her to his children and partners.Like Nico, he had a h

While all of that was happening, Alex—the future heir of Pelaysia—had spent more than a decade chasing an elusive phantom, Cipher, rather than truly thinking about what he could do for his people.If the country were in James' hands, it would never have ended up like this. James was a born leader—a true politician.Alex probably never imagined that Beverly would be dead in two years, so dying together, here and now, wasn't really a big deal to her.One hour later, the other side launched a ferocious attack.Alex handed Beverly a laptop. He pleaded, "Cipher, help us, please!"Beverly was James' wife. Even if he were dead, as the widow of a senior government official, if she provided help to another country, it would inevitably ignite a political firestorm. At that point, Laridia would be forced to take a side, whether it wanted to or not.All around Beverly were the sounds of anguished wails and cries. For the first time, hell on earth unfolded before her in the most brutal, visce

Word spread that a second wave of missile strikes was incoming. Panic rippled through the crowd in the distance, and the people either started to flee in all directions or desperately searched for places to take cover.Beverly watched the women and children scrambling to flee amid the chaos, and she gently rested her hand on her lower abdomen.She thought of Wanda. With James gone, she needed to leave something of his behind. She drifted along with the flow of the crowd, directionless.Without warning, a missile detonated ahead, and the crowd scattered in every direction. Those in front turned back, while those in the back pushed forward, and everyone became jammed together.Having no other choice, Beverly climbed onto higher ground. Suddenly, a fierce wind roared in her ears. She looked up and saw several helicopters bearing Laridia's flag hovering above.The powerful downdraft whipped endlessly, sending James' white shirt flapping wildly.William couldn't understand what Jame

James seized the opportunity to kiss Beverly, capturing her slightly parted mouth with his.A muffled protest escaped her as he pinned her first against the wall, then the warm tub. Her flamboyant evening gown was trampled under his feet.They were still flying tens of thousands of feet above the ocean."No, James… Calm down… We'll be home soon…" Beverly struggled helplessly against him, her body going numb under him.He shushed her, murmuring, "Be good, honey, and stop yelling.""The walls aren't soundproof," Beverly protested."I'll be gentle."Upon hearing James' reassurance, she pursed her lips and braced her hands against his sculpted chest. He gripped her hands, then brought them down to her sides as he laced his fingers through hers.Her skin was flushed with heat. She gazed out the window at the passing wisps of clouds and the occasional gleam of a rainbow, then at the man whose frame enveloped her. Only then did the fear in her heart slowly dissipate.She wanted to fe