Chapter 959

“Hey Huxley Brennan, is Ms. Everhart, the one who interviewed with us at the diner, by any chance held up in your back room? Hand her over, or say goodbye to your business today!” Richard’s voice echoed through the cozy confines of the establishment, carrying a chilling edge.

Richard, the young heir to the Draven Antique Shop and a name that commanded respect in business circles, stood imposingly before Huxley.

Huxley, fully aware of the Draven family’s clout, wore a conciliatory grin.”Mr. Draven, those two ladies left with you earlier, and they really aren’t here anymore. I wouldn’t dare cross you on my own turf.”

“You sure it wasn’t you?” Richard eyed him suspiciously.

heart, I wouldn’t touch a hair on their heads, knowing full well it would blow back on me. I might be many things, but foolish enough to openly challenge a Draven?

the situation. This diner had been Huxley’s turf for years, always bustling with customers from high-flying execs to TV celebs. Only a savvy operator

goes missing near your shop, and you’ve gotta help me look into it. Just so you know, she’s one of Lysander’s, and if she isn’t found… Well, you’re aware of the consequences,” Richard shifted the conversation, pressing Huxley for cooperation. “Absolutely, Mr. Draven, I’ll help in any way I can. The security footage is in the back; let’s go check

shivers down his spine. Huxley had witnessed the consequences for those who crossed the man-a swift and ruthless end. His own brother Daniel’s business had been crushed

footage, which only covered the inside and entrance of the diner. Nothing from the

He contacted

mere minutes to find what they were looking for. The footage showed a burly man clamping a cloth over Thalassa’s mouth. After a

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