They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System-Chapter 52 - You’ve been monitoring us!

So why was it there?

And how could he handle himself with such calm in a situation this terrifying?

For a moment, she forgot her own fear, her mind spinning with questions about the man in the driver’s seat.

The man outside finally reached their car and knocked on the driver’s side window, which Ikenna had deliberately kept rolled up.

“Director Ikenna,” the man called, his tone polite but firm.

“Could you please step out of the vehicle?

We need to speak.”

Ikenna remained silent, his grip on the gun tightening as he watched the man’s every move.

He didn’t trust the situation one bit.

Seeing no reaction, the man leaned closer to the window and mentioned something, something that sounded like general but specific enough to make Ikenna’s eyes flash with momentary surprise.

After a moment’s pause, he sighed and opened the car door, stepping out slowly.

Before he did, he turned to Nnenna.

“Stay put and keep low,” he instructed firmly, his voice leaving no room for argument.

He exited the car with deliberate movements, keeping the gun subtly concealed in his hand but ready to use at a moment’s notice.

As he stepped out, he put on a calm demeanor, masking the tension brewing inside him.

His sharp gaze scanned the group of men still pointing their weapons at him, calculating his next move.

He left the car door slightly ajar behind him, just in case he needed to retreat quickly.

‘If they fire, I’ll need to act fast,’ he thought, already forming multiple strategies in his mind to handle the situation.

Each second felt like an eternity as he waited for their next move.

Ikenna’s eyes narrowed as he looked at the man standing in front of him.

He seemed oddly familiar.

‘Wasn’t this the man I saw speaking to Somto at the hospital a few months ago?’ he thought, piecing the situation together.

The man, seemingly aware of Ikenna’s recognition, gave a small nod and spoke.

“General Somto commanded us to ensure the safety of the Second Princess at all times,” he explained in a calm, measured tone.

“When you drove out of the hospital without notifying him, we had no choice but to follow you.

And when you almost left the city, it raised our suspicions, so we had to block your way.”

His eyes flicked to Ikenna’s hand, which still loosely gripped the gun, then back to his face.

“We’re on the same side, Director Ikenna.

You can lower the gun now.

I think you’ve frightened the young lady.”

Ikenna’s jaw tightened, his eyes glancing toward the car briefly where Nnenna remained out of sight.

He considered the man’s words carefully.

The group could have fired at him earlier but didn’t.

That, and the mention of Somto, made him decide to lower the gun slightly, though he kept it within reach.

“You could have just approached me at the hospital,” Ikenna said coolly, his tone edged with irritation.

“Was blocking my way really necessary?”

“We had to be certain,” the man replied, his expression unchanging.

“With the Second Princess’ safety at risk, we cannot take any chances.”

The leader of the squad maintained a calm, authoritative expression as he continued, “The General does not want her to know we’re involved.

We’re pulling back, but before that, we’re taking her with us.

You just need to come up with an excuse to explain why she has to go.

That’s all.

But she’s leaving with us.”

Ikenna’s grip on the gun loosened completely, but his posture remained stiff as his eyes narrowed at the leader.

“What do you mean you’re taking her with you?” he snapped, his tone sharp and laced with offense.

“She needed someone to drive her somewhere,” he continued, his voice rising, “and she came to me.

Me, the person Somto personally asked to look after her, not your so called squad, or anyone else that annoying Somto has under him.

You all saw me taking her out of the hospital, and instead of stepping in to help her, you just skulked around like sitting ducks, trailing us the whole way.”

The leader raised an eyebrow at the outburst but remained silent, letting Ikenna vent.

The squad members behind him glanced at each other but didn’t move from their positions.

“You’ve been ‘monitoring’ us all this time,” Ikenna added, his irritation clear, “and now you want to take her away?

What makes you think I would agree to that?”

The leader’s calm expression faltered slightly, sensing that convincing Ikenna wasn’t going to be as easy as he had hoped

Ikenna’s voice rose with conviction as he spoke.

“I used my time, my gasoline, and my effort to help her and keep her safe.

Now you show up, scare her, acting like you’ve got everything under control, and you’re trying to take her from me?

How am I supposed to know you’re even Somto’s men?

What proof do you have?

And I’m supposed to just hand her over to you, hoping you actually have her best interests at heart?”

His steps were deliberate as he closed the gap between himself and the squad leader.

“Listen to me!” he said, pointing at the man for emphasis.

“You’re going to get out of my way.

I’m going to drive her back to the hospital myself, and you’re going to follow behind like an escort, just like you did when we left the hospital.

Understand?”

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