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

region. Don't

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

Lucas received Darren's

a slum area on the outskirts of the city, far from where he was. He immediately called Brian, asking him to bring a team

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join him.

only a few scattered lights. Few people ventured out at

stopped at the narrow road's entrance. Brian led a group of bodyguards out and

was dilapidated, with dozens of

approached one of the doors and

man's voice quickly responded

lowered his

It went quiet inside.

coming to open the door.

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

him!" Brian ordered in

entrance, waiting. Minutes

he

"You had him cornered

window. He seems very familiar with this

you

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