Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1769

"Yep."

James nodded, giving his answer.

Alec squared his shoulders, gearing up for what was ahead. "Well, no point in more chit-chat. Let's get this show on the road."

Hearing that, Fiona was convinced Alec had lost it. "Alec! Do you seriously think you're Iron Man or something? You can't win this! Godfather is just messing with us; he wouldn't actually attack!"

She quickly turned to James, her face filled with worry. "Godfather, isn't that right?"

"I don't joke."

James turned on his heel, his face unreadable, and walked back towards the school entrance. Fifty men were already lined up, ready to go.

Just when Fiona thought Alec was toast, a ruckus broke out outside the school.

squad of bodyguards, also in black bulletproof vests,

I could protect Fiona. He never said

pulling out the big guns,

family. The two groups faced off, locked in a tense standoff. Neither side dared to make a move, holding each other

it all unfold, James finally allowed a small, satisfied smile. Alec had a

and whispered, "How did you know what Godfather was up to? You were ready for

up against the legendary James.

Alec felt a knot of anxiety. His team was nowhere near the caliber of Burke International's mercenaries; they only looked like they could hold

real fight, his team wouldn't stand a chance. This was his way of showing James he meant business. Protecting Fiona was

Alec has done a commendable job," someone chimed

"Not impressive enough."

was a rookie

field, the

a well-oiled machine. In

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