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.

In rushed a squad of bodyguards, also in black bulletproof vests, but with the Tredgold Corporation emblem proudly displayed on their

protect Fiona. He never

"Wow, pulling out

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

finally allowed a small, satisfied smile. Alec

and whispered, "How did you know what Godfather was

you? We're up against

his confident words, Alec felt a knot of anxiety. His team was nowhere near the caliber of Burke International's mercenaries; they only

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

Alec has done a commendable

"Not impressive enough."

could fool him was a rookie mistake. James signaled the mercenaries to

field, the

into action, moving like a well-oiled machine.

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