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.

Fiona's eyes darted to the school gate. In rushed a squad of bodyguards, also in black bulletproof vests, but with the Tredgold Corporation emblem proudly

Fiona. He never said I had

pulling out

locked in a tense standoff. Neither side dared to make a move, holding each

finally allowed a small, satisfied smile. Alec had a decent grasp

"How did you know what

I'm as clueless as you? We're up against the

team was nowhere near the caliber of Burke International's mercenaries; they only looked like

team wouldn't stand a chance. This was his way of showing James he meant business.

Burke, Mr. Alec has done a commendable job," someone chimed

"Not impressive enough."

a rookie mistake. James signaled the

the field,

like a well-oiled machine.

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