Bella's breath caught in her throat. A cold wave of grief and guilt washed over her. Those men had families. They had dedicated their lives to Leo's safety. For a moment, she couldn't speak. She just nodded numbly, the horror of it sinking in.
Swallowing hard, she forced herself back to the present. "I have contacted Dr. Aris Thorne," she announced, her voice gaining strength. "He is preparing his facility. We are moving Leo as soon as the transport team arrives. Gather everything. We leave nothing and no one behind here."
"Yes, ma'am," Atlas said, a flash of admiration in his eyes for Bella's decisive action.
The boss had been clear before losing consciousness: Do not inform the family. My wife is hosting an important event with friends and family. I don't want to ruin her happiness. Once I'm patched up, I'll join her myself.
