Chapter 382: Adrian Stone's Face Was Dark with Fury

Adrian Stone's face was dark with fury.

Every member of the special forces team could feel the oppressive atmosphere radiating from their captain. The training ground was thick with tension, almost suffocating.

"What's wrong with the Captain today?" Private Lee whispered to Sergeant Carter beside him.

Sergeant Carter shook his head. "No idea. He was fine yesterday when Dr. Ward visited."

The soldiers exchanged glances, each speculating silently. How could gentle Dr. Ward possibly anger the Captain? It must be one of his moods again.

Everyone sided with Dr. Ward. After all, the kind-eyed female doctor had treated many of their injuries with that crescent-moon smile of hers.

Adrian stood at the center of the training field, his gaze icy.

Sylvia Stone had crossed a line this time. She'd actually sent Elena to the frontlines, exposing her to gunfire and mortal danger.

His fists clenched at the thought.

A distant whistle signaled assembly. Adrian drew a deep breath. Personal matters would have to wait—with border tensions rising, they could receive orders at any moment.

But this wasn't over.

Sylvia Stone had always thought Adrian was reasonable. She'd been wrong. Dead wrong.

The uniformed man stood rigid, his composure deceptively intact. But the inferno in his dark eyes would have terrified anyone who looked closely.

An observer might have noticed the veins bulging in his gun hand—the telltale sign of barely restrained rage.

Every minute Elena spent at the frontlines carved at his heart like a knife. The woman he loved was in danger, and he was powerless to protect her.

This debt would be repaid.

Someday, Sylvia Stone would pay dearly.

Sylvia Stone stood pale-faced in the study.

"How could this happen?" Her voice trembled. "Nathaniel Stone, why would Adrian go there?"

Nathaniel Stone remained silent, brow furrowed.

"It's a warzone now!" She stamped her foot in agitation. "He's your most capable son! How could—"

The words caught in her throat.

Her plan had been flawless. Send that little doctor to the front—either she'd break or disappear. Simple.

But now Adrian had gone too.

Everything was spiraling out of control.

A sudden fear gripped Sylvia Stone. If anything happened to Adrian...

She couldn't bear to finish the thought.