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.

In rushed a squad of bodyguards, also

could protect Fiona. He never said I

pulling

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

finally allowed a small, satisfied smile. Alec had a decent grasp on

dashed to Alec's side and whispered, "How did you know what Godfather was up to? You were ready for

We're up against the legendary James. I'd

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

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

done

"Not impressive enough."

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

action, moving like a well-oiled machine. In no

air. One of Alec's bodyguards had