Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

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Comparing people would be a waste of time. It was pointless. While they were not as influential as Briar, they were not completely useless.

Aside from the one at the very top, the three great families wielded the most power in Shoneport. With the Wade family at the helm, supported by the Goodwin and Parkinson families, the three great families both kept each other in check and helped one another thrive.

But after the incident, the Wade family’s power seemed to weaken. Given the behavior of some members of the Wade family, no one could guess what Ashton would do.

Griffin treasured his family ties. If he learned about such a sordid affair within the Wade family, he would not be able to bear it. It was unknown if Ashton would show mercy and let certain people off the hook for Griffin’s sake.

As Hamish’s thoughts raced, Ashton had already passed Alexia and Alex, striding into the room. Sensing the strange and tense atmosphere between Hamish and Briar, his face showed little emotion, but his eyes held a sharp look.

Seeing the displeasure on Ashton’s face and fearing a misunderstanding, Hamish quickly raised his hands to defend himself. “Hey, Ashton, don’t get the wrong idea. I wasn’t harming Briar. Besides, with her skills, I couldn’t have harmed her in this short amount of time anyway.”

Only then did Ashton soften slightly. However, he still walked hastily to Briar’s side. He pulled her close and asked in a low voice, “Honey, what’s wrong? You look a little upset.”

Hamish was at a loss for words. “Tsk! When it comes to being protective, you’re in a league of your own.”

Ashton’s voice was low, but loud enough for Hamish to hear, making it clear that if Briar nodded, Ashton would turn on him immediately.

Hamish shook his head and walked away. ‘Forget it. A newlywed who’s madly in love is not someone you can reason with. Best not to provoke him.’

Amused, Briar watched Hamish sneak away and Ashton look at her with a straight face. She gave Ashton a gentle push. “I’m fine. Stop scaring Hamish.”

Ashton agreed, pulling Briar onto the sofa and dropping the tedious conversation. He then asked seriously, “Are you going to destroy those underground labs yourself, or will you have Connor and his team do it?”

Connor and his team handle it

much from that one secret lab in the deserted mountain pass.

Capture the king to vanquish his underlings. Only by seizing the

thought. Ashton asked, “And

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taught the Jennings family’s bodyguards a harsh lesson, and they scurried away in disgrace. But if Briar insisted on investigating the secrets of the live–subject laboratory with them, Edgar probably would not give up so easily. He would harass Briar

fingers with one hand while twirling a handgun that had appeared out of nowhere in the other. “If Edgar dares to

steady but filled with murderous intent. “He killed

head. Hearing this, Ashton nodded without any attempt to talk her out of it. “Alright. But a man like Edgar isn’t

worried that killing Edgar would give Briar a bad rep. His woman should

up, met Ashton’s gaze, and suddenly smiled. “Ashton, it’s okay. I have no qualms about

his hand to ruffle Briar’s hair, messing it up as he smiled along with her. “I know. You’re the most skilled mercenary instructor in the

was speechless. ‘Is he complimenting, or

identity as an

petty! Are you still

to let go. In reality, Ashton wasn’t being petty. He was just worried that

suddenly asked, “Honey, are you sure you’re not hiding any other secret

beat, and her gaze quickly darted away. Fortunately, she was in Ashton’s arms

were a genius, I would still need time

expecting to hear some shocking secret from Briar.

breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn’t expose all of her secret

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