Chapter 144

After leaving the hospital, Lucas called Aveline, but she quickly hung up on him.

His brows furrowed.

Their relationship had just begun to reach a delicate balance, but Sophia's sudden crisis had shattered it.

Lucas had never felt so agitated before. He tugged at his tie, trying to release the frustration tightening his chest. But it was all in vain.

Sitting in his car, he lit a cigarette. The smoke swirled in front of him as he half-closed his eyes, staring ahead.

Just then, his phone rang. He quickly grabbed it, expecting it to be Aveline, but it was a message from Maria instead.

"I've found Darren's location."

Lucas replied, "Send it over."

Maria texted, "No."

Lucas replied, "What?"

Maria teased, "Haha, I'm just rebellious like that."

Lucas texted back, "Then you can spend the rest of your life being

Don't come back "Your

I'll send it to you right

received Darren's

of the city, far from where

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join him.

with only a

the narrow road's entrance. Brian led a group of bodyguards out

with dozens of families living on each

team approached one of the doors and

there?" A man's voice quickly

his voice.

It went quiet inside.

to open the door. Brian's face darkened, and he immediately kicked the

the door was open. Brian moved to

Brian ordered in a low

quietly in his car at the road's entrance, waiting. Minutes ticked

he

coldly at him. "You had him

dejectedly, "He jumped out the window. He seems very familiar with this area. Our men couldn't catch

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