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

region. Don't come

apologized, "Boss, I'm sorry. I'll send it to

received Darren's

far from where he was. He immediately called Brian, asking

+15 BONUS

join him.

only a

entrance. Brian led a group of bodyguards out and walked

with dozens of families living

and his team approached one of

voice quickly responded

his voice.

It went quiet inside.

no one coming to open the door. Brian's face darkened, and

window opposite the door was open. Brian moved to

Brian ordered in a

at the road's entrance, waiting. Minutes ticked by, and half

he

him. "You had him

seems very familiar with this area. Our men

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255