CHAPTER 441. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. ... it’s all over?John walked briskly toward the house, almost leaping up the porch steps, filled with excitement. He knew Chiara couldn’t wait any longer to hold their little daughter, and he had done everything necessary to make that happen. It was dawn by the time he finally opened the door to the room and found Milo, nodding off half-asleep by the bed while little Dandara slept peacefully. "John? What are you doing here?" Milo asked, still half-asleep, as he hadn’t realized the time. "It’s done," John replied, and Milo was wide awake in an instant. "You mean…? No, I won’t even ask. I just want to know my sister and niece are safe." "Relax, Milo. Everything is fine. Chiara and the baby are out of danger," John said with a reassuring smile. "All their enemies have been eliminated. So now we can bring the princess back to her queen mother," he murmured, approaching his daughter and looking at her with love. Milo knew very well that when John

CHAPTER 443. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. The Parole BoardJohn and Chiara had finally found a moment of peace amidst the chaos that had engulfed their lives in recent months. After rescuing their daughter from the clutches of those monsters, both were emotionally and physically exhausted. They sat together in a small room, away from everyone else, trying to process everything that had happened and savoring the beauty of their little Dandara.But even though they were now safe, he couldn’t help but feel guilty for not being able to protect Chiara and their daughter earlier. He turned to her, taking her hand in a gesture of apology.“I’m so sorry, Chiara. I should’ve been able to keep both of you safe. I feel like I failed you.”“Don’t say that,” she replied. “You brought our baby back safe and sound. This was Viktor and Atkins' fault. Those monsters are to blame. So whenever you feel bad, just remember this: you saved our daughter’s life. You risked everything to make sure she was safe. I c

CHAPTER 445. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. Where Are They?John remained silent about his meeting with the Director. He didn’t want to raise any suspicions or cause unnecessary problems, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was watching them, reporting all their movements to the CIA Director.He had already decided that he wouldn’t return to the agency, and he was more than sure that none of his men were betraying him. However, the fact that Milo Keller was involved was something private that he hadn't shared with anyone else. This made him determined to ensure that none of the people he loved or cared about were in danger.He made his move, and that very afternoon, Milo found himself with a black bag over his head, being shoved into a car, tied up, and gagged. Half an hour later, they released him, and when he squinted around, all he saw was John next to him. Just John, him, and the car in the middle of miles and miles of open land.“You’re insane!” Milo shouted at his brother-in-l

CHAPTER 447. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. No one knows you’re hereThe CIA Director’s eyes looked as if they were about to pop out of their sockets when he realized Jhon was waiting for him in the house. He had been part of every one of Jhon’s undercover missions and knew he was a dangerous agent, but he couldn’t understand why he was there.“What are you doing here, Jhon?” he asked, trying to stay calm, but the smile on the man in front of him shattered that composure.“I’m here to stop you,” Jhon replied without moving from his spot. And as if his words had a magical effect, the sound of gunfire erupted outside.The Director didn’t need more proof to realize he had walked into a trap and that his men outside were being taken down.“What are you doing?!” he shouted angrily. “Stop me? What are you talking about? We made a deal—I’m trying to return your daughter to you!”“No!” Jhon snapped, standing up. “What you did was spy on my family and use them to blackmail me.”The Director fell silent

CHAPTER 449. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. The Best PunishmentIf he were honest, he had to admit it: he was exhausted, and not just from the journey, but from everything that had happened to them over the last year. They had gone from being an odd but happy couple to being the parents of a beautiful baby girl, and in the midst of it all, the most terrible war of their lives had unfolded.Luckily, they had the blessing of reuniting there, and when Chiara ran to hug him and kissed him on the lips, it was the first time Jhon truly felt victorious.“God, it feels like I’ve been away from Dandara and you for ages,” he whispered, holding her even tighter.“Why were you so late?” she asked with a pout. “I almost died of worry!”“I’m sorry,” Jhon said, gently stroking her cheek. “It took longer than expected, and you know I couldn’t call. I’m sorry, love, but I’m here now.”“You’re not forgiven,” Chiara said with a warning look. “You’ll have to endure your punishment.”Jhon nodded. He was willing to