Chapter 0259

“Maxine!”

Away from the CEO’s office, Alexander walked to the corner of the stairs and immediately dialed

Maxine’s

phone. “Who’s in trouble? Where are they?”

Maxine worriedly replied, “My lord, we just received news half an hour ago. Blackthorn’s organization

has just captured a Wyverna merchant. They demand a ransom of a hundred fifty million within two

days, or they’ll broadcast themselves beheading him.”

“Blackthorn?” Alexander slightly furrowed his brow.

This was an illegal armed force within Southwick, actually infiltrated by the influence of Umbracia. They

provided weapons support, even equipped with armored vehicles and unconventional weapons. The

total number of criminals exceeded 500, and their strength was not to be underestimated.

“The country’s leader should handle this headache. The head of the foreign affairs department knows

how to deal with it.” Alexander held his phone and said, “Remember that I’ve officially retired, Maxine.

Unless

something significant happens to our brothers in the Temple of War, you don’t need to report small

matters to

me.”

matter,” Maxine replied, her voice low. “If it were an

wouldn’t

dare bother you. However…”

before continuing, “The

be

your father-in-law, Patrick Chesire!”

What?!

tightened, his gaze suddenly sharp. His father-in-law, Patrick,

to Amber to manage. He took two bodyguards on a plane to Southwick, hoping to

foreign

sell ‘Life

it seemed,

Alexander thought quickly, then immediately switched the phone

Patrick’s number and dialing

under

is no

a knife as he cut off the call.

said in a deep

away. Also, block domestic news. We cannot let

afraid

to act recklessly. I will save my

+15 BONOS

sir!”

said no more and swiped his finger to hang up the phone. He turned and returned to

general manager’s office.

finished with the call?” Seeing Alexander enter,

concerned.

friend of hers? Is that friend okay? Do

just a bit unsteady on his feet. Buying medicine locally will

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