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.

the noise, 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 the big

the Tredgold family. The two groups faced off, locked in a tense standoff. Neither side dared to make

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

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

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

team was nowhere near the caliber of Burke International's mercenaries;

wouldn't stand a chance. This was his

done a

"Not impressive enough."

fool him was a rookie mistake.

like a well-oiled machine.

through the air. One of Alec's bodyguards had been