Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 617

At that point, Julian was no longer guessing. Minutes earlier, Tristan had been cornered by Sydney's escape. Then the situation flipped in an instant. A sniper appeared outside. There was only one explanation. Someone had stepped in to help him.

A weapon like that was beyond the reach of any ordinary player. Only a veteran drug lord on Flint's level could provide it. When Julian laid it bare, Tristan's eyes filled with conflicted emotion. He had underestimated Julian. With the outcome settled, Tristan spread his hands.

"If that's the case, why did you turn back just now?"

"Because I wasn't completely sure yet." Julian let out a cold laugh.

"Now I am." Diana did not know the history between the Sterling family and Flint, but Raymond and Caleb did.

The truth clicked for them at once. They would have to allow Tristan to leave. No one dared gamble on whether that rifle would actually fire.

Raymond exchanged a look with Julian, then addressed Tristan in a cold voice. "That's enough. Quit while you're ahead. I've already sent people to locate the sniper.If you don't leave now, you won't get the chance."

Now he was the one forced to retreat. His jaw tightened, but he was not foolish. Pressing further would gain him nothing. He rose without haste, straightened his suit, and ordered

withdrew at once. The cars had barely left the villa district when they were intercepted. A window rolled down. When Tristan saw who it was, his

face showed

"Get in."

did not hesitate.He opened the door and climbed

back into traffic. Jeremiah's fingers rubbed the head of his cane.

stayed silent for a long

"Thank you, Godfather."

not only underestimated Julian. He had underestimated Sydney as well. A pregnant woman had taken down a trained man without making a sound. Jeremiah's

kill Julian, killing the woman he loves most should have vented some anger. Yet | heard that you forbade your men from laying

"You told me she would

cut in, his tone