The Divorced Military Queen Awakens (by Sadie Baxter) novel Chapter 617

**Military 617**
**Chapter 617: Silent Ultimatum**

As Julius stepped out of the office, the evening air hit him, cool and crisp, as he slid into the sleek sedan parked at the curb. The familiar scent of leather enveloped him as he settled into the seat, his mind already racing ahead to the impending confrontation.

Just as he was halfway through fastening his seat belt, his phone buzzed insistently against the fabric of his trousers.

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With a swipe of his finger, he unlocked the screen, but the illumination that had briefly brightened his face vanished in an instant. The message was from Joaquin, detailing the adjusted meeting point for their rendezvous.

His heart sank as he recognized the location: the Yarburn villa. The very place where his mother had been confined, the walls of which bore witness to her final, desperate act. A shiver ran down his spine at the thought.

According to their usual protocol, the message should have arrived a full thirty minutes before their scheduled meeting, never earlier. Yet today, it felt like a strategic move in a game of chess, a step taken well in advance.

Is he not concerned that I might set a trap or alert the authorities? Or perhaps, even more unsettling, does he have another card hidden away, waiting to be played?

The thought darkened his expression, his eyes narrowing as the implications settled heavily in his gut.

“If you alert the police, our appointment is annulled.”

The final line of the message loomed ominously at the bottom of the screen, cold and unequivocal.

Despite the warning, he steeled himself. He would confront his father, and he would put an end to the threat that loomed over Quinn once and for all.

Meanwhile, Laura arrived at the hospital, her heart racing with concern as she made her way to Harvey’s room. An orderly was already attending to him, adjusting the blankets with a practiced efficiency.

“Laura!” Harvey exclaimed, struggling to sit up as soon as he caught sight of her, his eyes lighting up despite the pain.

“Easy now. Don’t rush to get up,” she cautioned, moving closer to his bedside, her voice soothing and firm.

“The doctor said sitting is fine,” he replied, determination lacing his tone, though he winced slightly as he shifted.

His torso was swathed in layers of bandages, and while he appeared less pale than the previous night, the color still hadn’t returned to his skin.

“Focus on healing. The company can manage without you for a little while, and Zachary’s got every medical bill covered,” she reassured him, her gaze steady.

“What about you? How badly were you hurt?” he asked, concern creeping into his voice, his brow furrowing with worry.

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