Chapter 1362

"How's that even possible?" Elodie flashed a subtle smile, saying, "We're all old friends here. We just swung by to take our folks back and avoid any bloodshed on either side. That's all." "If that's truly it, I might give it a thought." Joseph cast a glance at Colby, adding, "But I'm worried some might not be eager to leave."

Right then, Odie stepped up, boldly declaring, "We can settle our scores later. Even if we don't take your life now, we'll surely claim it eventually."

Colby realized Odie was giving him a chance to escape, and his hand, clutching the ring, was already bleeding. Seeing this, Odie and Griffin quickly grabbed Colby's arm.

"Let's move," Griffin said sternly. They had no time to waste. If they lingered, it was either Joseph's life or theirs on the line.

Despite Griffin and Odie's intervention, Colby was reluctant until Odie said, "If you stay, we might all end up dead here. I'm not ready to kick the bucket for your sake."

Julian chimed in, "Colby, we need to leave now. We can always save Ms. Sophie later. Dragging this out will only lead to pointless losses."

With their words falling flat, Griffin frowned and swiftly knocked Colby out with a strike to the neck.

"Let's get moving. Joseph's not

group to get them out of there.

"Letting them go

too; I can't gamble

saying, "Alright, let's check our supplies. I

"That won't work."

"Why not?"

spot, so I'll call the

loyal, willing to take a bullet for you,

wouldn't treat you like that.

giving you time to get ready, but

en

that, Joseph headed back into the Burke

leave, James finally turned his gaze to the coffin

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