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.

the bodies beneath him with heavy but determined footsteps. He slowly made his

His white button-up shirt

heavy puff of his cigar, a growing

expected Landon to emerge from the elevator

had been a formidable figure, striking terror into the hearts

appearing pale and feeling cold, Landon’s glare at Preston was intense as the former entered the pool

close to dying in the elevator. Only because of his love for Lauren and concern for Angelina was he

done well.”

as the sweat dripping down

and nephew,” Preston said, turning off his music with a mysterious smile. “Especially since we’ll

my father

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