Chapter 87 The Forbidden Room

Chloe froze. Was Brian inside? From the hallway, all she could hear were broken, muffled groans. She stepped closer and knocked. "Brian, are you in there? What's happening?" she asked. But the only answer was more fragmented moans. Chloe frowned. Under normal circumstances, Brian would never ignore her knocking and question. The only explanation was that something was wrong. That thought only made her more tense. The military had placed her as his bodyguard precisely because the Steeles were working with them, and there were people determined to sabotage the deal. Chloe's job was to ensure Brian's safety until the agreement was secure. Could someone have made a move against him? Her instincts sharpened. She reached for the small pistol at her waist, the one she had been permitted to carry while on duty. It held six rounds, but that was more than enough for emergencies. Just as Chloe hesitated, intending to assess Brian's condition from outside the room, a pained groan suddenly