BuzzNovelChapter 355
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Chapter 355 Self-Harm
Lionel froze, completely shocked by the unexpected words. For the first time, his calm and calculated demeanor
cracked, and a flicker of panic crossed his face. He never imagined Miles would back out at the last minute, not
even in his wildest dreams
Lionel quickly forced himself to calm down, regaining his composure. "Miles, you've just walked from the brink of
life and death. It's only natural to want to take care of yourself first.
"| didn't tell you about her situation before because | was worried it'd weigh too heavily on you.
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"A year ago, when she was about to cof age, more than a dozen men had sinister intentions. If | had not
asked the guards to keep an eye on her, she would've been raped!
"Afterwards, | appeared before the higher-ups and requested their protection. They reluctantly agreed because of
your many military achievements.
"If you abandon her now, the higher-ups will likely revoke that protection immediately, and what happens after
that... | can't even begin to imagine.
Miles's body trembled. It was unknown if it was from anger or the bitter realization of his foolishness.
Raven glanced at Ken's phone, and her lips smirked. Lionel truly lived up to his reputation—a Mid-Class Warrior
who clawed his way to commander. His talent for spinning lies and leveraging pressure from 'higher-ups' was
remarkable.
If she weren't the girl he claimed had 'barely escaped sexual assault’ a year ago, she might've bought into his
nonsense. But for Lionel to fabricate such blatant lies about her, she couldn't help but wonder, 'Does he even
realize the storm he is inviting upon himself?
Raven stayed silent, standing still as she watched, curious how far Lionel would take his charade. Meanwhile,
Lionel sighed in relief when he noticed Miles's silence on the other end.
Then, in a tone that carried a mix of persuasion and concern, he said, "Miles, you're already sixty-one. Even if
you stay in the military, the chances of advancing further are slim.
"You only have one granddaughter. Can you turn a blind eye to her suffering?"
Miles slowly lifted his head at these words, his expression devoid of warmth, leaving only an icy coldness.
"Lionel, you said my battlefield achievements becthe higher-ups' consideration to protect my
granddaughter. Then, wouldn't staying in the military and earning more merits only ensure her continued safety?
Why are you saying my stay would lead to her being abandoned?"
His words met with a few seconds of silence on the other end. But soon, Lionel's voice cthrough, "Miles, let
was fulfilled.
"Now that you've done your part, it's only natural for them to withdraw that protection. Besides, hasn't your
ultimate goal always been to spend your retirement with her?
"She's been left all alone in that place, living in constant fear. I've even heard that she nearly suffered an assault,
and as result, she's been struggling emotionally, even resorting to self-harm."
Miles listened to Lionel's heavy tone, his expression growing stiffer by the second. He had always known Lionel
was a meticulous schemer, but that day, he finally grasped how terrifyingly skilled he was at spinning lies.
If his granddaughter weren't standing right there, he would've stormed into the Bastion Prison and torn those
said "beasts" who dared harm her limb from limb.
Meanwhile, Raven's lips curled into an even colder smile. ‘Self-harm? | don't know about self-harm. But Lionel, I'll
make sure you're the one left crippled!
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