Aware that this was an added challenge by Preston, Landon abandoned the fight and sprinted for the elevator a dozen feet away.

He frantically hammered the elevator button. A few seconds later, the door creaked open slowly.

To his dismay, inside the elevator stood five attackers, each wielding sharp blades.

Preston was relaxing in a pool lounger, smoking his favorite cigar brand. He played his favorite clubbing music from his phone, which was already out of style.

Every few minutes, he would look at his watch. Then he would smack his lips with satisfaction and continue to rest his eyes.

After 20 minutes, the elevator facing the entrance to the pool slid open with a ding.

Preston’s eyelids fluttered open a fraction before a jolt of awareness sent them springing wide.

slowly made his way to the pool, as if he were the

His white button-up shirt was stained a

muttered, taking a heavy puff of his cigar, a growing sense of respect for Landon evident in

hadn’t expected Landon to

figure, striking terror into the hearts of many. And now, Landon

and feeling cold, Landon’s glare at Preston was intense as the former entered the pool area. Multiple cuts adorned his body,

Lauren and concern for Angelina was he able

well.” Preston gave him a thumbs

are they?” Landon breathed heavily as the

nephew,” Preston said, turning off his music with a mysterious smile. “Especially

my father

Preston replied, his smile

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