Chapter 144

After leaving the hospital, Lucas called Aveline, but she quickly hung up on him.

His brows furrowed.

Their relationship had just begun to reach a delicate balance, but Sophia's sudden crisis had shattered it.

Lucas had never felt so agitated before. He tugged at his tie, trying to release the frustration tightening his chest. But it was all in vain.

Sitting in his car, he lit a cigarette. The smoke swirled in front of him as he half-closed his eyes, staring ahead.

Just then, his phone rang. He quickly grabbed it, expecting it to be Aveline, but it was a message from Maria instead.

"I've found Darren's location."

Lucas replied, "Send it over."

Maria texted, "No."

Lucas replied, "What?"

Maria teased, "Haha, I'm just rebellious like that."

Lucas texted back, "Then you can spend the rest of your life being

the Southeast region. Don't come back

"Boss, I'm sorry. I'll send it to

Lucas received Darren's

on the outskirts of the city, far from where

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join him.

slum was sparsely lit, with only a few scattered lights.

narrow road's entrance. Brian led a group

dozens of families

one of the

voice quickly

his

It went quiet inside.

silence lasted for about five minutes, with no one coming to open the door. Brian's face darkened, and

but the window opposite the door was open. Brian moved to the window and saw a figure quickly running away in

ordered in a

Minutes ticked by, and half an hour later, Brian

Tudor, he

stared coldly at him. "You had him cornered

He seems very familiar with this area.

Maybe you should consider moving

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