The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 1722

"What are you looking at? Just write it down!"

Zion frowned slightly, and he looked around at everyone, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

Barney quickly said, "No! Zion, you'd better think about the consequences of what you did! You are a lieutenant commander now, and your contributions were great. However, these merits can't compare to your mistake. If you really admit it, your career in the military will be over. Don't you know that? Didn't you always like working in the military? Didn't you swear that you would stay here for a lifetime? You were in a hurry, so you misfired the gunshot. Zion, don't you know that no one believe what you said? You were in the marching zone at the age of five, and now it's almost 20 years. Everyone can make such a downgrade mistake, except you! Something must have happened to you during that time, right? Tell me, as long as you say it, the higher-ups will investigate it clearly. Although you will be punished, you won't be forced to retire!"

Barney couldn't bear to see him being forced to leave the military forever.

Zion had always been the pride of the military region. Over the years, his achievements were unbelieveable.

Even if he wanted to leave, this wasn't the way to end it!

He should have been sent away by the soldiers and even begged to stay, instead of being expelled from the military register.

Barney knew his love for the military. He would rather kill himself than leave here.

But what was he talking about?

It was because he was anxious that he had miscalculated the direction and the movements of the kidnappers. It was nearly impossible for a newcomer to make such a stupid mistake, but how could he, a veteran, commit such a crime?

The others shared the same thought.

"Zion, you may not be in a good mood today. Let's come back another day."

"Do as I say."

Zion's voice suddenly turned colder.

He looked at the people in front of him. These people were his comrades-in-arms. He knew their feelings for him, but he had to take all the responsibility to protect Evangeline.

Since he had made a choice, how could he not be clear about the consequences?

After leaving the military camp, he would be punished and expelled from the military. He would bring this stain with him for the rest of his life, and even be a reserve soldier. He knew that he had no fate with the military from then on.

However, he was determined to protect Evangeline.

Yes!

And he didn't want to expose her!

After questioning Evangeline and not getting an answer, he thought about it for a long time. However, he still resort to such a decision.

Perhaps the moment he deleted the surveillance video, he knew that he was not worthy of being a soldier.

For this reason, he had no regrets! Although he felt a guilty, he had his own choices in life. All he had left was that woman now.

His eyes darkened a little. Then, he said in a low voice, "You're all thinking about how much merit I've done and how I tried to avoid responsibility for myself. But have you ever thought about those innocent people? I heard that the girl was still in the intensive care unit and was in critical condition. I heard that she was only 23 years old and had no chance to be a mother for her whole life because of my mistake. Although there are some other reasons, I was the one who fired the gun and the one who injured her. This is an indisputable fact. No matter what the reason is, based on this alone, I am no longer worthy of my current position."

"But Zion, even if you have to be punished, you don't have to leave the military. At most, you can be transferred to the logistics department. Your military records and other things are still there." One of the soldiers said reluctantly.

Their military status were exchanged for their life. In fact, Zion's performance was particularly outstanding. With so many merits, couldn't the many perfect missions offset this one mistake?

Moreover, no one believed that Zion would make such a foolish mistake.

Something must have affected him.

Naturally, Zion knew what was going on. If it wasn't Evangeline, he would have expose her without any hesitation. Unfortunately, it was Evangeline Xiao.

Moreover, Evangeline wasn't from the same country as him.

Just based on this point, her appearance at the kidnapping scene would be regarded as vicious. The incident might even raise some suspicion between the two countries.

That was what Zion didn't want to see the most.

His woman had done something wrong. Therefore, he should shoulder the responsibility of hurting the hostage, no matter what the reason was,

He was here to carry it!

Zion took a deep breath and said, "I know you don't believe it, but this is the truth. There is no other reason. I might have been a little sleepy at that time."

It wasn't long before Zion returned from the frontline when he left the mission. This was indeed a good excuse.

Hearing this, those people looked at each other with some hesitation.

Barney quickly said, "Think about it again. We'll come back tomorrow."

After that, she ignored Zion;s opposition and directly drove him out.

Zion knew that they were all protecting him, but he had made up his mind.

After everyone left, Zion took out his phone and sent Benjamin a WhatsApp message.

"No matter what method you use, immediately send Evangeline out of the country! During this period of time, she is not allowed to appear in the country."

Benjamin was slightly stunned.

"Send Evangeline abroad?"

What was he thinking?

Who else could subdue Evangeline other than Zion?

"Boss, what are you talking about? I can't handle her by myself!"

Zion quickly replied, "Tell her that I'll ask Uncle Sanchez for help when she get back and she'd agree. As long as she leaves, you and Emily should lock her up at home. You can't let her out for at least ten days!"

Even Emily was included?

Benjamin suddenly felt that something was wrong.

"Boss, did something happen to you? Can't you hear me?"

"It's okay. Do as I say. Consider it my last task."

Zion's words made him even more uneasy.

"What the hell is going on? Wasn't it just an accident that injured the hostage? Did something happen at that time? Boss, you just have to tell the truth. Everything will resolve with Master Mo around. At most, you can give some compensation to the hostage..." "How can you compensate her so that she can fulfil her dream of becoming a mother?"

Hearing this, Benjamin was speechless.

The atmosphere was a little solemn for a while.

The rescue of the hostages was done without a hitch. Normally, they would find the best snipers to do this and no mistakes were allowed. Zion had never failed in his mission. However, who would have though that it would turn out this way?

If Benjamin had known this would happen, he would have done it in place of Zion.

He knew that this matter would become Zion's guilt and burden for the rest of his life.

"Boss, does this have something to do with Evangeline?"

Hearing Benjamin's words, Zion immediately tensed up.