The anxious and hesitant Belle couldn't help but take the risk and ask, "Milady, w-why has Mr. Holt Senior suddenly come to the Phoenix Legion base?"

"He's here to see Colonel Bradley Sutton. It turns out that Bradley's grandfather was Mr. Holt Senior's comrade-in-arms. I just found out about this as well."

Belle instantly felt a great sense of relief, like the weight on her shoulders had suddenly been lifted.

She had been terrified moments ago, thinking Ernest came specifically because of Felix, which would have caused a major problem.

Not long after, a car slowly pulled up, and Ernest stepped out with his bodyguard, Jairo Acosta.

Not only did Xena and Belle rush forward to greet Ernest, but a sharp-eyed middle-aged man also approached.

That man was none other than Bradley Sutton, a highly influential figure and a colonel in the Phoenix Legion.

"Mr. Holt Senior!"

Seeing Bradley's salute, Ernest said with a smile, "I'm retired now. No need for salutes."

Bradley's eyes were fil