Chapter 26 Rival's Obsession

• The moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silvery glow over the forest as Clara and her team continued their journey. The tension from the previous night’s warning still lingered, and their progress toward the hidden base was marked by a palpable sense of unease. Unbeknownst to Clara and Ethan, a new player was about to enter the scene, adding another layer of complexity to their already fraught mission.
• As the team set up camp for the night, Clara found herself restless. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was about to shift, and her instincts were on high alert. She took a walk away from the camp, seeking solace in the quiet of the forest. The gentle rustling of leaves was soothing, but her mind was far from calm.
• Suddenly, she heard the unmistakable sound of footsteps approaching. Clara turned sharply, her senses honed for any potential threat. Emerging from the shadows was a figure she hadn’t expected—Riley, a strikingly handsome man with an air of arrogance that made his presence known.