Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 361 - 275: Forced to Leave_2

Chapter 361: Chapter 275: Forced to Leave_2

Eric was also puzzled, but after a moment of thought, he gave up:

"Never mind, at least we didn’t waste this trip. Not only can we recover our investment, but we can also make a profit."

Eric looked at Sean Knight with appreciation in his eyes:

"We owe it to you this time. It seems inviting you to join the treasure hunting competition was a wise decision!"

Sean just smiled and didn’t say anything.

"Let’s keep the gold coins with you for now, and we’ll distribute them once we’re safely back in Paris." Eric didn’t take the gold coins. He was still a little down, considering what a big plan they had originally, and how they had gathered so many elites, only to end up like this now.

But it was also an inevitable situation. He could never compete against a nation as an individual.

In Sean’s mind, this treasure hunt had already come to an end, since the real treasure was already in his spatial realm.

The statue belonged to him, and the gold coins were to be shared with everyone – that was Sean’s thinking. With the Golden Finger, to distribute the rewards based on rules would be foolish.

Sean believed that without him, Eric would never have found the golden statue.

So he took it with a clear conscience.

After packing up, they drove to the nearest city – where Van Derick and the two women were.

Things were not as simple as Eric had said.

In the city, Sean and the others were resting in a hotel while Eric needed to pay a fine at the relevant department. After getting the fine paperwork, they would need to communicate with the related department before Van Derick could be released.

This could be considered a punishment for Van Derick.

Some countries or cities impose heavier penalties on foreigners, due to differing concepts.

Sean and the others were glad to rest. After spending several days in the wild without a decent meal or shower, they enjoyed the relatively good conditions at the hotel and immediately began to clean up.

As it was already late, Sean figured that even if Eric came back, he wouldn’t look for him. So he relaxed, checked his loot, and then heard a knock on the door.

Thinking it was Elijah Hastings or someone else, he didn’t move while lying on the bed:

"Come in, the door’s unlocked."

Someone pushed the door and entered. Sean immediately sensed something was off. The footsteps were a little light. He looked up and saw it was Carla Smith!

Carla had just taken a shower, and her hair was still wet. Luckily, her hair was short, so she didn’t care about it.

Wrapped in a bath towel, barefoot, and not wearing anything else, Sean couldn’t help but glance at her chest.

Very big.

Carla wasn’t like the two model-like women with Van Derick, tall and slender. Instead, she had the physique of a woman who exercised regularly – fit, strong, and not fat.

Her body type was different from Joanna Davis’ slightly plump figure. Carla wasn’t particularly tall, but her legs were disproportionately long.

Like a nimble deer, she nervously approached Sean’s bed step by step.

Sean sat up hurriedly, also clad in only a bath towel. Now there was little left for the two of them to be blatantly honest with each other.

"Carla, what’s up?" Sean couldn’t help but ask.

"I’m scared." Carla’s face showed a lack of confidence that hadn’t been there since the day of the attack, and her face was somewhat pale. "I’m worried... we might be attacked again..."

Sean thought she had found some clue or warning and tensed up as well.

"...As soon as I close my eyes, I see the scene of being tied up that day..."

So it was just lingering trauma.

Sean sighed in relief and comforted her, "It’s not a big deal. Once we’re back in Paris, see a psychologist. I think you’ll get better quickly."

By now, Carla had already sat down on Sean’s bed, her face filled with worry and sadness:

"I’ve never experienced anything like this before. Actually, treasure-hunting used to be dangerous, but back then, I believed in my abilities. As long as I didn’t do anything reckless, I wouldn’t be in any serious danger."

Sean thought that line of thinking was very normal.

She looked like a woman who exercised regularly. With a gun in her hand, she would be full of confidence.

In ordinary treasure-hunting situations, nothing would go wrong.

According to Eric’s introduction, Cheryl had already had several treasure hunting experiences, most of which ended successfully. So she had a small reputation in the industry.

After all, in any field, beautiful girls tend to be well cared for. And Cheryl had a distinct personality, making her even more famous.

Of course, there might be other reasons too.

Treasure hunters usually don’t fear danger, but unless they have to, no one willingly sends themselves into danger.

This time, coming to Belarus was because there was no war there.

But who can guarantee that there won’t be any accidents?

Nobody had expected those scattered soldiers to be an accident.

Sean hadn’t expected it either.

He had been to the border of China and seen the outposts from afar. In his opinion, it was almost impossible for bandits of that scale to stay inside his own country for long.

Cheryl probably thought the same, which was why she ended up in danger.

Experiences like that would probably give men nightmares for a few days, let alone women.

Sean suddenly felt sympathy for this girl.

He could understand Cheryl’s feelings.

When she was in the wild, setting up a tent next to Sean and the others meant there would be people around her - trustworthy people who had saved her life.

Now in the city, although there were more people, Cheryl felt scared living in a room by herself, alone in such a large suite.

So she plucked up her courage to come to Sean’s room.

Of course, she might have other thoughts as well.

"Don’t worry, it’s very safe here. The hotel’s security is strong, and we are all on the same floor. We will be there if anything happens," Sean could only comfort her like this. He wasn’t a psychologist and couldn’t say more convincing words.

Cheryl nodded slightly, then turned to Sean and asked,

"If there is danger, will you still protect me?"

How could Sean refuse the girl’s pitiful expression and pleading eyes?

At this moment, Sean felt sorry for Douglas, who was the first to untie Cheryl’s rope, but in the end, Cheryl believed that Sean was the one who saved her.

"Yes, definitely."

Hearing Sean’s ordinary words, Cheryl seemed to have gained enough strength to support herself. Her face gradually blushed, and she moved closer to him, looking at his eyes with deep affection.

"I always thought I was young, with enough time to do various things, to explore the mysteries of the world, to discover the relics of the past, to find the unsolved mysteries of the world...

After experiencing this danger, I realized that life can actually be very short. A thoughtless adventure could cost me my life, maybe an accident tomorrow will take my last breath...I’m scared..."

While talking, she got closer and closer to Sean, then leaned forward, closed her eyes, and searched for his lips.

Sean immediately stretched out both hands, intending to push her away, feeling like he was taking advantage of her vulnerability.

But Cheryl’s words made him stop:

"I don’t want to die without having experienced love..."

Who could refuse a girl throwing herself at you like this?

Sean gently held her and accepted her proactive kiss.

As expected, she was inexperienced. Although she would extend her tongue, she didn’t know what to do next.

With just a slight move, Cheryl went soft and fell into Sean’s arms.

Even though she appeared to be affectionate and proactive at the beginning, when it came to the crucial moment, Cheryl was completely clueless and had to be guided by Sean.

Sean really didn’t expect that Cheryl, in this aspect, would be so inexperienced.

Considering her usual personality, it was unexpected!

With this question in mind, Sean couldn’t help but embark on the journey of exploration.