Chapter 223

As the transport plane landed at the Firehunters base, Stella was first off the ramp, practically chasing after the medical pod carrying Fiona. She didn't even spare Charles a glance. "Take her straight to Room A3, emergency!" Lena barked out orders to the med team, then turned to see Charles standing in the shadows of the ramp, eyes locked on Stella's retreating figure. After a moment's hesitation, she stepped over. "Boss, the containment pod's been moved to sublevel seven." Charles gave a nod. "Double the security. The Carter family's probably already noticed Arthur's missing." They passed through layer after layer of security gates. The base was way bigger than Stella had imagined. Silver-toned corridors stretched endlessly, flanked by countless labs and training rooms. Every uniformed staff member they passed straightened up immediately, saluting Charles with a mix of respect and fear. This was the real him—the "Night Owl" who made even the darkest corners tremble. At the surgery r