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 send it

received

from where he was. He immediately called

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join him.

fell, the slum was sparsely lit, with only a few scattered lights. Few people ventured out at

road's entrance. Brian led

dilapidated, with dozens

one

voice quickly responded from

his voice. "Plumbing

It went quiet inside.

one coming to open the door. Brian's face darkened, and he

the door was open. Brian moved to the window

ordered

road's entrance, waiting. Minutes ticked by, and half an hour

he got

stared coldly at him. "You had him cornered at home, and

replied dejectedly, "He jumped out the window. He seems very familiar with this area. Our

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