The Ex and Her Riches

Seeing the situation, Cedrick gave Swain a look. Understanding immediately. Swain took Megan and left.

The area around Quawak was likely swarming with Joe’s men. If they appeared, they would be exposed to these men.

Thus, Cedrick wanted Swain to bring Megan over first, while he monitored from a distance.

Cedrick had already arranged with the police force in Quawak, who were ready to respond to his commands at any moment.

The sky began to rain, making the journey back to the mountain difficult as the path became muddy all the way.

Cedrick personally drove, following Swain from a distance. To avoid drawing too much attention, he specifically chose a common Volkswagen car that he rarely used.

Megan sat in the armored vehicle, watching as they entered Quawak. They would soon be traveling on mountain roads, and she was incredibly nervous. She asked, somewhat uncertainly, “Um… You will ensure my safety, right? If there’s any danger, you’ll prioritize protecting me, won’t you?”

The response from Swain was, “As long as you stay within our sight, we will ensure your safety.”

The road here was already a winding mountain path, and the rain had made the surface of the road extremely slippery. A single careless move could send the car tumbling down the mountainside. He had to be completely alert.

Even with his answer, Megan was still terrified to the core. She couldn’t help but tremble, her hands and feet shaking uncontrollably as she continually swallowed her saliva.

She felt she hadn’t lived enough in this lifetime and certainly didn’t want to die in such an unclear and unjust way, falling victim to someone else’s schemes and plots.

Upon reaching the road at the foot of the mountain, the silence was profound, and not a single street light could be found.

The car soon came to a halt. Arrangements were made for his men to quietly take their positions, laying in ambush around Megan’s house.

After navigating the winding mountain road, Swain followed Megan into the house. Megan trembled as she opened the door.

Before she even had the chance to turn on the lights in the room, a dagger, gleaming coldly, was thrust toward her.

“Hide!”

Swain pressed the alarm connected to Cedrick, immediately pulled Megan away, and started fighting with the individual in the house.

Watching the rapidly flashing red dot on his phone, Cedrick immediately got out of the car and took a shortcut up the mountain.

There were already not just one but many people lying in wait inside the house. They all had guns in their hands.

Bang, bang, bang!

startling the birds

the small

the location, where Swain and several police

house, and only the faint glow of the gun’s muzzle could be

of a shadow sneaking

somewhat familiar. It was somewhat similar to the shadowy figure he had glimpsed in

control of

“Yes, boss!”

chased after the shadow into the forest.

bounding like a cheetah in the night. He was clearly familiar

Cedrick had already investigated the mountain road route, wouldn’t be

the rain

Rumble, rumble….

The thunder roared.

this was a highly dangerous

to survey his surroundings

shadow, swiftly raised his gun, and aimed it at the

Boom…

Bang!

sounded at the

man running ahead stumbled a couple of steps, bracing himself against a nearby tree trunk.

cast a glance back at Cedrick who had fired the shot. His entire face was concealed in the darkness, appearing cerie. Then, he turned

man’s pace slowed down, but he continued to run through the forest with his wounded leg.

what it used to be. After a short

handcuff the man’s hands behind his back. He grabbed him by the nape of his neck and removed the disguise from his

strikingly chiseled, exuding a certain rugged charm. There was a prominent old scar, that marred his face and detracted from

features of his

He had been injured and had several close calls at the hands of the Federal

it was surprisingly easy

was up to some kind of trick

Joe was not at all surprised. Instead, he smirked and said, “Cedrick, long time no see. We finally

as he said, “Given the choice, I wouldn’t want to see your

“Hal”

hatred as he glared at Cedrick. Gritting his teeth, he said, “I’ve been longing to see you, Cedrick. A ruthless person like you should die in place of