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

just asked if I could protect Fiona. He never said I had

"Wow, pulling out the big guns,

groups faced off, locked in a tense standoff. Neither side dared to make

satisfied smile. Alec had a decent grasp on handling things after

whispered, "How did you know

think I'm as clueless as you? We're up against the legendary James. I'd be nuts not

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

stand a chance. This was his way of

Alec has done

"Not impressive enough."

him was a rookie mistake. James

the mercenaries snapped into action, moving like a well-oiled machine.

scream tore through the air.