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 back

apologized, "Boss, I'm sorry. I'll

Lucas received Darren's current

of the city, far from where

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join him.

sparsely lit, with only

led a group of bodyguards out and walked directly

was dilapidated, with dozens

team approached one of

A man's voice quickly responded from

his voice. "Plumbing

It went quiet inside.

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

was clearly empty, but the window opposite the door was open. Brian moved to the window

ordered in a low

waiting. Minutes ticked by, and half an hour later, Brian

Tudor, he

him. "You had him

seems

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