Shera courteously declined Lily’s offer and returned her focus to her porridge. Despite her outward calm, she couldn’t help but steal occasional glances at Marcus.

Lily followed her gaze, sensing that Shera’s “work” excuse might not be the full story. There was someone she held in her affection.

At a separate table, Trenton sat across from Marcus, having completed the inspection of Marcus’s car.

Trenton’s tone was grave as he revealed, “There was a bomb planted beneath your car, but I managed to defuse it. These individuals are exceptionally ruthless.”

Once the ignition was turned, the outcome would have been catastrophic.

Marcus’s suspicions were confirmed. It was indeed a bomb.

Trenton scanned the restaurant discreetly, assessing the patrons to identify any potential threats.

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something else that struck me

on.” Marcus urged Trenton

lot, I observed a vehicle with a black License

words, Marcus’s brow knitted in

of a vehicle with a black License plate was an exceedingly rare occurrence. Only Victor’s car bore that unique distinction, signifying his majestic and noble

the man who intruded into your room yesterday?”

promptly shook his

“No, it’s not his.”

eye, could discern whether the guy from last night was from

Island, Victor had granted him a five-year respite to stay in Preagend. Once that term lapsed, he was mandated to return to assume control of the

years, Marcus maintained no contact with the people on the island, signaling his intention not to return.

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