Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO
Chapter 2065; Who Says Women Are Inferior to Men?
“You may go ahead and command me, Your Holiness. No need to be polite,” Rhett said, fully aware that Mackenzie was far from ordinary. He had already figured that when he saw her studying the map earlier-her outward strategy was just a front; she had several layers of plans beneath it.
“Alright.” Mackenzie didn’t hesitate. She spread the map out on the small table and explained carefully, “According to Captain Dempsey’s intel, the bandits fled northwest from Silvergate, and there are seven possible routes they could take. But given how much they stole, they’ll need vehicles to transport the goods, which eliminates four of the routes. That leaves them with only three options. The westernmost route runs close to our main forces, and since they have a mole within our coalition, they’ll know our movements. They won’t risk taking that path, as we could easily cut them off with a slight change in direction.”
Suddenly, Lexi and Rhett saw the strategy unfold before tent work particularly complex, but considering Mackenzie wasn’t a West End note, the fact that she deduced the details and devised a plan within second d earing Tavish’s report showed her intelligence was well do eorag Mackenzie continued, “That leaves two routes. I’ve already instructed Captain Dempsey to block the first one, and it’s unlikely the bandits will take that path. So, the most probable route they’ll use is this one. She placed a small lipstick tube on the map to mark the path.
Rhett nodded, impressed. “You’re absolutely right, Your Holiness. So what would you have me do?” Mackenzie explained, “We’re quite far from this road, and taking cars would require multiple detours. There are many surveillance points along the way, and I’m certain the mole has already set up surveillance. So, what I need you to do, Rhett, is this-” She twisted open the lipstick and drew a complete route on the map. Both Lexi and Rhett were amazed. The path Mackenzie outlined perfectly avoided all the surveillance spots, allowing them to intercept the bandits unnoticed, like descending gods of war.
“Understood, Your Holiness. I’ll intercept them immediately!” Rhett said, already prepared for the mission.
“No rush.” Mackenzie stopped him. “There’s a mole among us. They must have secret ties to either the Five Poison Sect or one of Teddy’s Great Four Envoys. While you could handle normal people effortlessly, I expect that the Great Four Envoys will secretly assist the bandits. You need to take ten elite fighters with you, and do not include Quintus! He’s too brash and difficult to control, Plus, he’s needed here with the main forces to mislead the enemy, and if necessary, he can lead reinforcements.”
Rhett once again marveled at her foresight. “Your thinking is incredibly meticulous, Your Holiness. You’ve already planned several steps ahead before even taking the first.”
“Don’t praise me just yet!” Mackenzie responded without a hint of pride. She continued giving detailed instructions. “Among the ten, make sure one of them is skilled in using explosives. You’ll need to blow up the road at the right moment. The best location for that would be here…” After listening to Mackenzie’s detailed plan, Rhett expressed his admiration.
“Your Holiness, with this level of planning, completing the mission will be child’s play!” “Thank you, Rhett. Remember, though-don’t be reckless. If anything goes wrong, your safety is the top priority,” Mackenzie warned, her tone serious.
“I understand!” Rhett replied and, like a ghost, slipped out of the moving car as silently as he had arrived.
“You’re incredible, Ms. Quillen!” Lexi said with genuine admiration. “Who says women are inferior to men? I doubt even Emmanuel could lead this operation better than you!”
Mackenzie offered a modest smile, but after exhaling a small sigh of relief, her expression remained serious. “War is unpredictable. This is just my best guess. What happens in reality will depend on everyone’s ability to adapt on he fly.”
That night, Rhett led nine elite fighters through the rugged backroads, arriving at the location Mackenzie had designated. Falcon, who had once been an officer in Kasango, was particularly skilled with explosives, and handling bombs was second nature to him. However, because they were all highly skilled fighters, they had moved too quickly, so by the time they reached the designated spot, the bandits had yet to arrive.
“Boss, could Her Holiness have made a mistake?” Falcon and Anna were miscalculated, they would have wasted their time. The rough mountain road had left even these top-tier fighters exhausted, Rhett, however, remained calm, his arms crossed and eyes closed. He had complete faith in Mackenzie’s intelligence. Moreover, with his deep internal strength, he had already picked up on distant sounds.
“They’re here. Blow the road!” he suddenly ordered.
“Huh?!” Falcon, while skilled, was nowhere near Rhett’s level. In his impatience, he hadn’t noticed the distant noise.
“Anna, contact Lexi right now. Have her inform Her Holiness to send reinforcements immediately! There are more of them than we expected,” Rhett instructed Anna, ignoring Falcon.
“Got it, boss!” Anna responded enthusiastically. She had an almost blind admiration for Rhett, following his orders without question.
Sure enough, as they contacted headquarters, Falcon finally heard the approaching commotion. “Haha, you’re amazing, boss! I’ll handle the explosives!” Falcon quickly led two other experts from the Dark Night Islands to set the explosives.
Down the mountain pass, surrounded by two ridges, dozens of vehicles were speeding along, kicking up clouds of dust. It was clear they were in a mad rush. Rhett, using the faint moonlight, scanned the area with his sharp eyes.
Most of the vehicles were transport trucks, along with a few smaller cars, There were likely fewer than 500 people. If they were all ordinary bandits, Rhett could handle them single–handedly. But what concerned him was the possibility of hidden experts or ambushes.
Prepare yourselves,” Rhett raised his hand, his voice calm but commanding. Behind him, Anna and the other fighters exuded a deadly aura, their expressions filled with excitement.
Boom! Suddenly, a huge explosion lit up the narrow pass ahead. The ground shook as the road collapsed, sending debris flying. The mountains on either side seemed ready to tumble down at any moment.
We’re under attack!” The bandits, like ants in a disturbed nest, panicked immediately. Some tried to turn their vehicles around, but on such a narrow mountain road, turning was next to impossible. And their ambushers certainly weren’t going to give them the chance.
Rhett’s eyes gleamed with a cold light as he barked, “Charge!”
“Charge!” Anna and the others roared, grabbing their weapons and leaping down the mountainside. Having left the Dark Night Islands, they hadn’t had the chance for a real fight in some time. This was a rare opportunity for an easy victory, and they were going to enjoy it.
Rhett, too, longed to relish the thrill of battle, but he reminded himself of his current role. As a member of the Wolf Warrior Unit, he had a mission to prioritize. So, despite his desire for carnage, he kept his focus on the task. In a flash, he dashed forward, his hand slicing through the air like a blade, cutting down five or six men in an instant, his hand stained with blood.