In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

It was a well-prepared ambush led by Peter. He had also brought reinforcements, and they engaged in a fierce fight with Brodie and his men. The video call was immediately cut off.

Xander's expression changed dramatically. He rushed out of the conference room, followed by the rest of the staff members.

Only Samuel was left panting on the table. He couldn't help but recall Jessica's words. "I want money, and you want her. It's a fair deal." But now, Grace might not survive.

Samuel felt so panicked that he was sweating profusely.

Larry parked the car at the construction site. It was pitch-black, and there were no signs of life around

"Mr. Hawkins, do you think Ms. Lewis is here?"

Benjamin paced in a circle, then suddenly came to a stop. "Did you hear anything?"

Larry listened attentively for a moment. "That sounds like a fight."

The two immediately followed the sound. As they went deeper inside, the noise grew louder.

saw the shocking scene. Dozens

in the underworld since he was 17 years old, was rather

and dreary environment, Benjamin followed Peter's gaze, and a splash of red caught

he rushed

stop him. "Mr. Hawkins! It's

was able to dodge them with a few moves. His attention was fixed on Grace. When he got to her, he

to touch her. She seemed fragile, as if

They hid in a safe

back to Premier Manor. Suddenly, he saw someone familiar at the intersection. The person was in uniform and was walking back amidst

"What a rare sight! Why are you

"Something came up."

a big day. Did you

but didn't respond directly. He glanced at the police officers returning from duties at the entrance of the police station. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the

"Got a case?"

sent out personnel to search

lowered his voice. "A big shot. They're likely to become