In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 366 Holding Darien Hostage

Grace’s voice was devoid of warmth, making Darlen involuntarily shiver. “M-Ms. Lewis, let’s talk things out. It’s a bit inappropriate to resort to using knives.”

However, Grace showed no mercy. She cut through his clothes with the small knife and held it against his bare skin.

“Talk about what? Those people who were treated like this by you before, did they have room for negotiation?”

“Release Darien, and we can spare your life,” someone shouted at Grace.

But she sneered and said to Darien, “Tell them to step back, or my hand might slip.”

Knowing that Grace wasn’t joking, Darien sternly said to his men, “What are you still standing there for? All of you, step back!”

The group of men looked at each other. Though they were unwilling, they dared not act recklessly. In the end, they could only step back.

Grace was now very close to Darien, close enough to see the pores on his skin. She squinted her eyes, suddenly understanding something.

“The last time we met, you used a disguise. This is your true face. Am I right?”

to figure it out and expose him.

a deep breath and said, “So what if I did? Ms. Lewis, even if

it will be the end of it?

me,

simplistically. Those of us in this line of work make a living on the edge. There

blame me for not reminding you. Don’t mess with people you shouldn’t mess

time

stopped speaking at this point. He didn’t continue, but his words were

understood that very well.

to do

she couldn’t completely cut off their operations, she had to do her best to prevent them from

the use if you catch me in Pamore? Can Pamore’s laws control me? In the end, I’ll

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will come to save you, including this man next to you. He can’t save you either.”

really? Shall we make a bet? Let’s bet on your

my life? This is quite interesting. But Ms. Lewis, don’t forget whose territory you’re in

“You’re right, but have you ever thought about whose territory this really

the lights in the room went out, causing chaos.