“Who did this to Kasie?" he asked.

With a sneer, Debbie said, "If you don't tell me Carlos' whereabouts, I will ask Kasie to break up with you. So, do you want to get fired or do you want to break up with Kasie?"

Emmett couldn't believe that she would threaten him like this.

"Seriously? I really can't bear this couple anymore.’

When he didn't respond, Debbie yelled at her friend, “Kasie, wake up!

Emmett is breaking up with you- Argh! Don't pull me! Let me go!”

Emmett grabbed Debbie's wrist and pulled her out of the ward.

There were many people passing by outside the ward, so Emmett let go of her hand. After all, people might recognize her.

Emmett wiped the cold sweat off his forehead with his eyes closed. He gritted his teeth and decided, "Fine, I'll have to betray Carlos then."

In light of the years he had worked for Carlos, his loyal nature, and

Carlos’ intimidating personality, it was a hard decision for him to make.

Debbie smiled and patted his shoulder.

“Good boy."

Emmett waited until there was nobody around them before whispering to her, “Carlos went on a mission with Wesley and Damon."

Debbie was confused. ‘What mission? Carlos has been out of the army for more than five years now. Why is he on a mission all of a sudden? And

Damon is a gangster. Why is he on a military mission?'

Her confusion was nothing beyond Emmett's expectation. However, he didn't intend to explain everything to her. Even though he had given in to Debbie, he didn't want to betray Carlos thoroughly. He had kept some of it unsaid as a way out.

"Yeah, there was a mission, but I have no idea what it was or where they have gone."

For a moment, Debbie was quiet as she took in the news. She was furious and also found the whole thing absurd.

“Under normal circumstances, I would understand if Carlos went on a military mission. But he had just been shot. Didn't the military officers know that? And his wound reopened yesterday..." Debbie flushed recalling what had happened in the ward yesterday afternoon. But she recovered soon. She continued angrily, “Is there no one else available in the army? Why did Wesley have to put Carlos, a freshly wounded man, on this task? Is this their so-called brotherhood?"

Emmett explained anxiously, “It's not like that. It was originally agreed on that all three of them would take part in the task. However,

Carlos was wounded later on. Both Wesley and Damon tried to talk him out of the mission. But you know Carlos. He always goes through with his decisions."

‘What kind of mission is so important that Carlos would be determined to be a part of it? And Damon is concerned about it too, ‘ Debbie thought. Suddenly, a possibility occurred to her. A dash of gloom covered her face.

"This has something to do with Megan, right?" she asked.

Emmett was surprised. ‘She is so smart.’ "I...I don't know. Debbie, I have to go and check on Kasie."