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."

honest and unruffled. "That's

at the abandoned factory, checking his watch. "Should be wrapping up in there. If we head back to Citadel after the dust settles, we'll still make it in

Even with the backup from the Blackwater mercenaries, Giles was

battlefield, Giles bolted, his retreat covered by

smoke hanging heavy in the air, the acrid stench of burning oil and chemicals

leader of the Blackwater squad, but only static replied. He didn't know if they'd already abandoned him or if

hope left, Giles realized the tide had turned for

his way out, but Mario cornered him in a blind alley of the main building. As Mario advanced, gun raised, Giles held up both

you let me go, I'll give

sneered, his

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

opened fire before Giles could even think to

bullet still found his chest. He slid down the wall, pressing a shaking hand to

about to speak when something caught his eye-Sean, standing

painfully clear. Gasping for breath, Giles turned to Mario and

He ended

turn

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