The Billionaire's Genius Wife

Chapter 400  Xander Visit Fox Basecamp

Scarlett and Casey's chat continued as their car moved away from the Royal Garden and sped outside the city.

"Scarlett, I heard from Rex that you're pregnant," Casey asked. When she saw Scarlett nod, confirming her pregnancy, tears welled up in her eyes. She held Scarlett's hand and gently patted it, overwhelmed with happiness for her.

"Congratulations, Scarlett. I hope you enjoy every moment of this journey. And... girl, I know you'll be an amazing mother," Casey paused for a moment, trying to wipe away her joyful tears.

"Thank you, sister..."

"Do you know the gender?"

Scarlett shook her head.

"It's too early to know the gender. We'll check once I reach the second trimester," she explained.

"I see. Girl, you should let me know," Casey's eyes sparkled with excitement as she imagined Scarlett with her cute little baby.

"Of course. Well, I might throw a Gender Reveal Party." Scarlett said, smiling quietly, amused by her own thoughts.

Ever since she found out she was pregnant, Scarlett has learned many new things, including the Gender Reveal Parties, which she often saw on her Instagram feed. Seeing so many couples celebrate that way, she had always pictured herself throwing a party like that.

"Ugh! I can't wait for that party," Casey said happily. "You know what? I can't wait to be an auntie. Girl, remember... if your child is a girl, make sure I'm her godmother, alright!?"

Scarlett chuckled.

"I will definitely remember that..." Scarlett replied, unable to resist Casey's enthusiasm. How could she refuse such a request?

She was already in Casey's embrace before Scarlett could continue her words.

"Thank you, girl. I promise I will be a great aunty for your baby..." Her voice trembles.

Casey's hoarse voice made Rex glance through the rearview mirror. He smiles before saying, "Little sister, I'll be your child's godfather!" he chimed in.

However, Rex's smile faded as he suddenly felt the temperature in the car drop to freezing levels. He glanced at the man sitting beside him and inwardly chuckled.

'What the hell! This Xander Riley is really giving me a headache!' Rex silently cursed Xander in his mind. He turned his gaze back to the road ahead, ignoring Xander's intense glare, while secretly praying that Scarlett would grant him the role of godfather to her child.

Shortly after, the car entered the freeway and sped out of town.

After thirty minutes, their car exited the highway and continued down smaller roads. The number of passing cars dwindled, and buildings became scarce.

A few more minutes passed, and they traveled along a desolate road flanked by lush trees on both sides.

The streets were devoid of street lamps, with only moonlight and car headlights illuminating the way. Suddenly, the car slowed down and came to a stop on the side of the road.

Scarlett and Casey, who had been engrossed in their conversation, abruptly paused. They both saw Rex, confused why he suddenly stopped even though Fox's base camp location was still quite far away.

"Have we arrived!?" Xander asked, perplexed by their unexpected stop in the middle of nowhere. There were no visible signs of buildings, and the darkness engulfed the surroundings.

"No," Rex replied quickly, handing a black box the size of a glasses case to Xander. "Please use this," he instructed.

Xander was puzzled by the box in Rex's hand. Nevertheless, he accepted it and was taken aback by its contents.

"Close your eyes and put in the earplugs," Rex clarified, meeting Xander's gaze.

"You want me to use this?"

"Yes, please use them!" Rex replied.

Xander hesitated for a moment, his gaze shifting towards Scarlett. Upon seeing her guilty eyes, he understood that he needed to comply. He smiled reassuringly at her before covering his ears.

However, before he finished putting on the earplugs, he turned his attention to Casey. "Why doesn't your girlfriend use it too?" Xander asked Rex, puzzled by the unequal treatment.

"Oh, my girl doesn't need to wear that!" Rex responded with a smile.

"Why?" Xander inquired, frustration evident on his forehead. Seeking support from Scarlett, he turned to look at her, "Babe?" he called her.

"Hubby, sister Casey is one of us!" Scarlett replied, offering a gentle smile.

Xander was taken aback and rendered speechless. He nodded silently, no longer pressing the issue. Wearing a blindfold and earbuds, he let himself sink into the silence that enveloped the car as it sped forward.

Lost in thought, Xander tries to process what he just found out about The Fox.

The most shocking revelation was that Casey Adams, a renowned Hollywood star, was a member of The Fox—a secretive organization known for its underground, professional assassins. His curiosity grew as he pondered about the other members of this enigmatic group. Thus far, he had come to recognize his wife, Rex, and now Casey Adams.

In addition to them, Xander had already identified Seven. He was the man they encountered in Country X, who now collaborated with James to investigate the Withers family. According to Xander's sources, Seven was also a top author of fantasy fiction books.

Now, Xander felt a surge of excitement, eager to catch a glimpse of the Fox's base camp. He knew the organization maintained base camps in several major countries, including his own.

However, until this moment, he had remained oblivious to the location of their base camp.

...

The car gradually slowed down and eventually came to a complete stop. Sensing Scarlett's hand on his shoulder, Xander felt a sense of reassurance from her touch.

"Go ahead and remove your blindfold, Xander," Scarlett whispered softly. As he untied the blindfold, Xander's eyes took a moment to adjust to the surroundings.

To his surprise, he laid eyes upon an old two-story house in front of him. Although the lighting was dim, he could see the house's silhouette nestled amidst towering trees. It appeared to stand isolated in this remote location.

Only one car was parked outside the house, and there were no visible signs of heightened security measures. Perplexed, Xander stepped out of the car and followed Scarlett inside.

They led him to a study room, where he was taken aback by the sight of a concealed door with an elevator leading underground.

'No wonder their base camp is hard to find!'

Xander stepped into the elevator.