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

immediately apologized, "Boss, I'm sorry. I'll send it

received Darren's

outskirts of the city, far from where he was. He

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join him.

only a few scattered lights.

narrow road's entrance. Brian led a group of bodyguards

building was dilapidated, with dozens

and his team approached one of the

there?" A man's voice quickly responded

his voice. "Plumbing

It went quiet inside.

one coming to open the door. Brian's face darkened, and he immediately kicked the door

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

ordered in a low

Minutes ticked by, and half an

Tudor, he got

coldly at him. "You had him cornered at home,

seems very familiar with this

Maybe you

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