Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband-Chapter 1197: His Body Is Covered in Stories

Chapter 1197: Chapter 1197: His Body Is Covered in Stories

"Mort, I’ll give you three thousand bucks when we get back," Charles Bishop said.

Mort Thorne glanced at Charles, "No need, there’s no way I can’t get three thousand bucks myself?"

Charles laughed; of course, he could. There’s nothing in this world that could stump Mort Thorne, except... Dianna.

...

Dianna stepped out of the gate, and there was already an FIU Jeep waiting for her outside.

The backdoor opened, and she jumped in.

"Dianna, what a coincidence, you took a leave, but the higher-ups called you back urgently. These days, we’ve destroyed some of Scorpion’s drug dens, and he’s furious, already retaliating. Several of our seniors have been ambushed and hospitalized; we need to return to our positions immediately!" Vivi affectionately hooked her arm around Dianna Hollis’s slender arm.

At FIU, Vivi and Dianna had the closest relationship. Besides Vivi, in the car was the team leader Evelyn and several elite FIU agents.

Dianna smiled at Vivi, "No problem, I’m ready whenever."

Evelyn cautioned Dianna a few times, "Dianna, this Scorpion is incredibly cunning and ruthless. Given the current situation, you need to be extra careful and protect yourself."

Dianna nodded, "Yes, I understand."

"Team leader, I say, who cares about Scorpion? If the Blood Eagle commandos were still around, Scorpion would have been scared stiff and dared not be so arrogant again!"

Blood Eagle commandos.

At the mention of this legendary phantom-like special forces, the other FIU agents’ eyes lit up with admiration, "Team leader, have you ever seen the real Blood Eagle commandos, or their chief commander... Blood Eagle?!"

Evelyn chuckled, "What’s the Blood Eagle commandos? This special forces unit subdued countless international crime bosses over a decade, a military legend. Blood Eagle, their mysterious chief commander, is only heard of in legends. No one has ever seen his true face; in both the underworld and the official world, he’s a legend. I never got the chance to meet him, but like you all, I’m a little fan of Blood Eagle!"

Blood Eagle?

Dianna, being cold and aloof, never mingled with the group at FIU, sitting quietly in a corner listening. Blood Eagle... Blood Eagle...

A sudden unease griped her heart. She knew Mort Thorne’s secret identity, though it was just her guess. Mort couldn’t disclose anything due to confidentiality.

Over the past three years, she’d certainly heard of Blood Eagle; his name rang like thunder throughout the military. Organizations like FIU had his fans as well. Sometimes, Blood Eagle was like a beacon, a faith, illuminating those fighting on the frontlines. Everyone aspired to be like him, cutting through thorns and becoming a hero.

Blood Eagle, he is the hero.

In her mind, Dianna saw Mort Thorne’s handsome, stern face, feeling a bit dazed.

"But," Evelyn changed the subject mysteriously, "my teacher once had the fortune to participate in a joint operation with the Blood Eagle unit, and he even captured a blurry silhouette of Blood Eagle!"

What?

A photo of Blood Eagle?

The FIU agents burst with excitement, "Team leader, hurry and show us the photo; we admire Blood Eagle so much we can finally see his true face today!"

"Shh, keep it down. This photo is a rare exclusive of Blood Eagle, just one!"

With that, Evelyn handed out the photo.

Vivi had long left Dianna’s side, leaning in with excitement. She was also a little fan of Blood Eagle, "Let me see what Blood Eagle looks like; he’s the hero of my heart!" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

The photo was dark and blurry, making it hard to see the person, just the vague outline of a tall, strong figure lounging lazily against a wall, a cigarette held casually.

With the naked eye, all that could be seen was the flickering red of the cigarette and that large hand.

"What’s this? You can’t see anyone. Are you joking with us, team leader?" Everyone was disappointed, and Vivi tossed the phone onto the seat.

The phone landed next to Dianna. She turned her head for a glance.

It was just a casual look.

But that glance froze her.

She quickly picked up the phone and clicked on the photo, zooming in, her gaze fixed on that large hand.

Why is this hand so familiar?

Moreover, the way he holds the cigarette is familiar.

Her long, slender fingers trembled uncontrollably; her brain felt like it exploded. Among all people, perhaps others couldn’t recognize it, but she could at a glance, even if it was just a hand.

This is Mort Thorne!

He likes to smoke; everyone has their way of holding a cigarette. This large hand had stroked her hair, forehead, cheeks, and just a moment ago, covered her soft little hand, resting near her heart.

Is it him?

Is it... Mort Thorne?

Dianna believed in herself; she wouldn’t mistake it!

But she couldn’t believe it.

Mort Thorne is actually...the legendary Blood Eagle?

Dianna turned to Evelyn, "Team leader, when did the Blood Eagle commandos disappear, how did they disappear?"

"Three years ago, Blood Eagle dismantled the entire underworld in Starfall City and personally sent a ringleader to prison. Scorpion, a ringleader’s confidant, exposed a Blood Eagle commando, leading to all-out clashes. At that time, Blood Eagle led the Blood Eagle commandos to disappear overnight; they haven’t reappeared in three years."

Three years ago...

The ringleader...

Dianna’s memories returned to three years ago, on that island where she had been captured.

Indeed, it all adds up now.

In hindsight, she’d experienced an incredibly thrilling battle on that island. The time, the people, connected in a line.

Dianna’s breath trembled; she dared not delve deeper but felt she’d stumbled upon an earth-shattering secret, about Mort Thorne.

Blood Eagle vanished three years, Mort faked his death, also vanished for three years!

No one would have thought.

No one would believe.

Dianna had fallen deeply for Mort Thorne long ago, but only recently did she see his true face; now she peeked into his real identity, a man marked by stories. Now, she seems to have understood this story.

At this moment, the special car stopped, and Evelyn said, "Here is the service station on the highway, everyone get off to use the restroom and take a breather."

Dianna and Vivi got out of the car, heading for the restroom.

At this moment, a melodious ringtone sounded; Dianna received a call from Jodie Young.

"Vivi, go ahead to the restroom; I need to take this call."

"Okay, Dianna, I’m going in first."

Vivi went into the restroom.

Dianna answered the call from Jodie Young, "Hello, Mom."

"Mommy~" Dotty’s tender voice came through.