Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld

Chapter 139 The Chilling Smile

"It's no surprise that there was a target on Josh Fudge's back-the guy was a Forbes-listed tycoon, way above our pay grade. Enemies come with the territory. But what bugs me is how he ended up dead with three bodyguards on his watch?"

"Could it be that the guards by the door missed a world-class assassin in action?"

Victor wrapped his arm around Flora Harrison as they stood outside, his patience wearing thin at the sight.

Great, just his luck to stumble upon a mess like this and to be stuck here, a total mood killer.

Flora peered into the room. The hot tub was a gruesome red-probably all of Josh Fudge's blood. They had encountered Cicery not long ago, with blood at her chest. That image sent shivers down Flora's spine. It was her, no doubt about it.

She didn't want to believe that someone who looked as innocent as a young girl like Cicery could commit such an atrocity. But the evidence was there.

Victor

wasn't just spooked by the bloody scene. It was the thought of a young girl like Cicery bold enough to commit

all, Josh Fudge was a high roller on the

little scared," she

and tightened his hold on her. Soon enough, Sylvester arrived with Goy, and everyone made room for them. Burl Cain and the others stayed outside while Vincent, already inside, was examining the scene.

next to the hot tub, his gaze fixating on Josh Fudge's body laid out and still in the

the cops be

The cut didn't seem to be from

Gomez: "I called them ten minutes ago. It's a long haul from the wildlife preserve, and even the nearest police station is quite a stretch away. Plus, with the sudden rain, it's hard to

turned to survey the area, his gaze briefly sweeping past the window to his left. "You don't need to worry about this, Vincent. Let the police handle the homicide; they're equipped for it." Vincent, after all, worked for Sylvester and ultimately answered to him. Besides, getting involved