Chapter 371

"What’s next, General?" April Ashcroft asked, breaking the tension that hung heavy in the air. Her voice was smooth and low, with a kind of calmness that took the edge off the moment. Her fitted tactical uniform outlined her tall, striking figure perfectly. That high ponytail made her look confident and sharp—it was the kind of natural beauty that didn’t need any effort to shine. She’d had her fair share of admirers, even from well-off military families, but April had always turned them down. Because in her heart, there was only space for one man. And that man... She dipped her eyes slightly, hiding the flicker of emotion in them. When she lifted her gaze back to Sullivan Fletcher, her eyes were unreadable once more. "I’ve sent Luo Ming out to scout. Once we get the info, we move," Sullivan said in a steady tone. His sharp features were cold, unreadable, with the kind of authority that didn’t bend. And he didn’t see April as anything but a fellow soldier—no favoritism, no exceptions. T