Revenge is best served cold

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.

of bodyguards, also in black bulletproof vests, but with the Tredgold Corporation emblem proudly

I could protect Fiona. He

"Wow, pulling out the big

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

finally allowed a small, satisfied smile. Alec had a

dashed to Alec's side and whispered, "How did

up

his confident words, Alec felt a knot of anxiety. His team was nowhere near the caliber

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

Mr. Alec has done a commendable job," someone

"Not impressive enough."

a rookie

a well-oiled machine. In no time, they had reformed and surrounded Alec's

the air.