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.

to the school gate. In rushed a squad of bodyguards, also in black bulletproof vests, but with the Tredgold

asked if I could protect Fiona. He never said

"Wow, pulling out the

off, locked in a tense standoff. Neither side

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

side and whispered, "How did you know what Godfather was up

you think I'm as clueless as you? We're up against the legendary James. I'd be

near the caliber of Burke International's mercenaries; they only

chance. This was his way of showing James he meant business. Protecting Fiona was more than

has done a commendable

"Not impressive enough."

rookie mistake. James signaled the mercenaries

field, the

moving like a well-oiled machine. In

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