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

I'm sorry. I'll send it to you

Lucas received

of the city, far from where he

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join him.

lit, with only a few scattered lights. Few people ventured

road's entrance. Brian led a group of

dozens of families living on

and his team approached one of the doors and

A man's voice quickly

lowered his voice. "Plumbing

It went quiet inside.

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

room was clearly empty, but the window opposite the door was open. Brian moved to the window and saw a figure quickly running away

him!" Brian ordered in

in his car at the road's entrance, waiting. Minutes ticked by, and half an hour later, Brian

Tudor, he got

had him cornered at home,

He seems very familiar with this area.

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