Chapter 2570

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A car sped toward them from the opposite direction, headlights slicing through the dusk. Minutes later, the two vehicles came to a stop, nose to nose.

Lambert stepped out first, slipping off his sunglasses with a practiced flick. An aristocratic, almost aloof smile played across his face. "Gab, it's been far too long."

Gab climbed out, the corners of his mouth twisted in a cold, sardonic smirk. "Mr. Brennan, your timing is impeccable as always."

Lambert's smile only widened. "Well, I couldn't possibly miss out on all the fun- not when there's a fight brewing. Besides, for Stella's sake, I can hardly stand by and watch."

He arched a brow, eyeing Gab with mischievous amusement. "Giles is nothing like Triceratops. When Triceratops died, you got to take over Citadel without a fuss. But if Giles dies, you'll be making enemies left and right. The trouble you'll face is no less than what you dealt with before."

Gab's expression didn't waver. "That's precisely why I'm allowing you to be here, Mr. Brennan."

Lambert paused, then let out a low, appreciative laugh. "I should have known- always one step ahead, Gab. Don't worry, for Stella's sake, I'll take care of things here."

Gab's voice was flat, almost bored. "It's not for Stella. It's so your place as the Brennan family heir is even more secure."

and unruffled.

his shoulder at the abandoned factory, checking his watch. "Should be wrapping up in there. If we head back to Citadel

the backup from the Blackwater mercenaries, Giles was on his last legs. Only a

to escape death on this filthy battlefield, Giles bolted, his retreat covered by the last

thick smoke hanging heavy in the air, the acrid stench of

He didn't know if they'd already abandoned him or if they'd been

no hope left, Giles

in a blind alley of the main building. As Mario advanced,

If you let me go, I'll give

his

regret before today, it might have meant something. But now-it's far too

gun and opened fire before

but a bullet still

eye-Sean, standing just behind Mario, grinning and winking at

instant, everything became painfully clear. Gasping for breath, Giles turned to Mario and rasped, "We've both been played.

He

to turn us

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