Life After Prison

Chapter 23

“B-B-Blade?!” Denzel’s expression soured when he heard that name.

Diane, who initially was able to breathe a sigh of relief, immediately turned pale. She said softly to Severin, “Bad news. It appears that the Loughs have still maintained connections with Blade.”

Severin’s brows furrowed, not out of nervousness, but out of curiosity. “Is this ‘Blade’ guy strong? What kind of person is he?”

“You might not know this, but aside from the wealthy families we see in Brookbourn’s surface, there’s the existence of a ruler in the underworld, as well as an organization called the Draco Hall. Draco Hall’s second-in-command is Blade. He’s a capable fighter, and he only got to where he is now by killing people. They say that he faced more than a hundred people with only a blade in his hand, and by the end of the massacre, more than sixty of them lay dead the ground, while the others ran off because they were scared out of their wits!” Diane said with a frown.

She was growing increasingly worried, and after pondering over the situation, she said softly to Severin, “We should go, Severin. We can probably still get away if we leave now, because Denzel’s security guards might be able to help us stop the Loughs’ bodyguards. If we miss that chance, I don’t think anyone will be able to save us!”

and ninety thousand, all of which were my parents’ hard- earned money. That amount consists of forty thousand for the dowry, and the hundred and fifty from when she

You’re willing to risk your life for money? Do you honestly think you’ll be able to escape this situation

nodded right away and said with conviction, “I don’t think that’ll

nearly fainted. His words were infuriating! She could not believe that he just described the situation as not a big problem! Had she not called the Shanahans to stall time, and had Denzel

see him being so calm

Miss Diane should leave. My people will hold them off for you!”

he immediately yelled, “Listen up, fellas! You are to escort Severin and Miss Diane safely out of the

the guards received the order, they immediately surrounded Severin and Diane

dare to take any risks. Since he was unsure when Henry and the others would arrive at the hotel, his best bet was to find a way to get Severin and Diane out first.

Shanahans watched the scene unfold with puzzled expressions.

anything if there was nothing