Chapter 56: Teasing
In the original plot of the film, Anna had already accepted Duke's marriage proposal and was waiting for him to complete his mission before they got married.
However, an accident occurred during the mission. Due to a tactical error, the air strike was carried out prematurely, and Rex, who was on the mission with Duke, was tragically killed.
Rex was Anna's only brother.
After the incident, Duke was too ashamed to face Anna and chose to leave, while Anna spent her days in tears, like a ghost of her former self.
But in fact, Rex did not die. Instead, he discovered core data about nanotechnology during the mission. He chose to go underground, focusing on perfecting nanotechnology and joining MARS Industries, becoming the evil mastermind hidden behind the scenes.
Mason's half-brother, Daniel de Cobray, controlled a civilian laboratory whose technology could help activate the nanoparticles in nano-warheads.
At this moment, Mason seemed to see metaphorical green flags waving over Daniel's head in the hall.
In addition to the male protagonist Duke, Anna also maintained an ambiguous relationship with McCullen of MARS Industries.
The wedding was meticulously planned, lavish, and everyone was in high spirits. As night fell, the entire château fell into silence.
Daniel, having been plied with too much champagne, was somewhat incoherent, yet he still held Anna's hand, repeatedly whispering sweet words and kissing her cheek.
A flicker of discomfort crossed Anna's face—she could clearly see that this man truly loved her, even disregarding her questionable background. Unfortunately, her heart had already turned to ice.
After putting Daniel to sleep, Anna changed out of her luxurious gown and into a well-fitting tactical outfit, which accentuated her athletic figure.
She pushed open the door—the corridor was quiet, and with her agility, she could easily evade the sight of the estate's staff. But as soon as she closed the door, before she could even move, a calm voice suddenly came from the shadows behind her.
"On your wedding night, instead of spending time with my brother, beautiful bride, can you tell me where you're going?"
Anna's body stiffened slightly. She was a disciple of Storm Shadow, and although she was far inferior to him, her stealth and counter-surveillance skills were exceptional. Now, someone had actually gotten within six feet of her without her noticing a trace.
If the other party had wanted to attack, she would have been dead in that instant of hesitation.
However, this woman was quite capable, recovering in an instant. She turned her head, smiling radiantly at the man who emerged from the shadows.
The man's figure was shrouded in light and darkness, his expression indistinct, but his eyes revealed a hint of amusement and a deeply hidden desire.
"Another lust-driven fool!" Thinking this, Anna reached up and rubbed her temple. "I had some wine tonight and wanted to get some fresh air." After saying this, she added casually, her eyes sparkling with seductive charm.
"Daniel is already asleep."
"But you, Mason, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Anna deliberately adjusted her collar, taking a few steps closer, her breath brushing against Mason's face.
Mason leaned against the wall, observing Anna with an air of amusement.
"I was just worried that someone might harm my brother, so I came to check on him."
Anna tensed slightly, unsure what Mason had discovered, and asked uncertainly, "The estate is heavily guarded—what's there to worry about with Daniel?"
Mason smiled. "I'm worried that someone might drain Daniel's life force."
Hearing Mason's provocative words, Anna felt relieved. She crossed her arms, accentuating her curves, and gave Mason a sidelong glance.
"Aren't you worried about yourself?"
Mason chuckled twice. "You can try!" Just when Anna thought this man would take things further, she saw Mason walk away with his hands in his pockets, looking completely relaxed.
"The night is long, and the estate is quite large, so don't wander around alone—you'll easily get lost."
Anna was momentarily confused about the man's intentions. Before marrying Daniel, she had naturally investigated the people around him, and as Daniel's only half-brother, Mason was also on their investigation list.
On the surface, he seemed to be just an ordinary trust-fund playboy with a womanizing reputation, and they didn't care about Mason's position in the counter-terrorism bureau.
But from their encounter tonight, Mason seemed to know something.
"Hey, Mason, how did you know my name? Daniel told me he's never mentioned me to you."
Mason didn't turn around. "Maybe it's just a coincidence. A few years ago, I had a one-night stand with a blonde who was completely wasted. I remember her name was Anna. Didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."
Anna's face turned cold, and she secretly reached for the weapon hidden at her waist. She was originally blonde—her current hair color was just a disguise.
She hesitated for a long time but still didn't dare to make a move. Although they had never fought before, she had a feeling she was no match for the man in front of her.
While she hesitated, Mason's figure had already reached the end of the corridor, turned a corner, and disappeared.
Mason's deliberate exposure wasn't driven by lust to blackmail Anna into sleeping with him—he wasn't doing this to seduce Anna, but rather to attract someone behind her.
Not long after Mason left, Anna returned to her room, took out a communication device, and whispered, "I need all the information on Mason de Cobray!"
"Ma'am, all the target's information has been collected. After careful examination, there are no anomalies."
Anna lowered her voice. "I need everything on him, including which women he slept with last night, and how many times! Do you understand?"
"Yes! We will notify you as soon as the investigation is complete!"
After leaving the estate, Mason returned directly to Paris. With some time before the main storyline began, he decided to complete the side quest first. 200 dimensional coins might not seem like much, but it was equivalent to a quarter of his monthly salary—every little bit helps.
However, completing this mission would be difficult given his current status—he'd likely be shot full of holes the moment he got close to the nano-warhead.
The best option was to join the special forces.
However, special forces cannot be joined by application—one must wait for an invitation. With his current achievements, Mason clearly wouldn't be considered.
While joining the NATO armed forces where the protagonist Duke serves seems easier, the French counter-terrorism agency Mason currently works for and Duke's unit are under different jurisdictions, making a transfer even more unlikely.
Therefore, in the coming period, he needs to accumulate significant merit to try and join the special forces before the main storyline begins!
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