Chapter 37

Alex walked to the car, noticing curious, predatory eyes already lingering on him.

People in this place were always on the lookout, ready to exploit any weakness for their gain.

"Morris, take me to the Golden Mansion in Beverly Hills," he said as he stepped into the car. "Yes, sir."

Inside the car, Alex made a call.

"Good day, Sir Alex. Julia, your personal concierge, speaking. What can I help you with today?" she greeted him. "Do you know where I am?"

"You're in the slum area of East Vancouver, right by the wasteland," Julia replied.

"Great. I want to clean this place up. Make it greener, safer for the people. Provide jobs and education for the unemployed. Let's say, a permanent social initiative. But I want it to be controlled for at least a year before we let it run on its own."

"Thank you for your good intentions," Julia said warmly.

"There have been ten proposals from local experts and social workers over the last decade to transform that area."

"One proposal, written by a Vancouver university professor seems feasible. It would cost about $10 million to implement everything, including purchasing the entire wasteland and slum area. Do you want to go ahead with this plan?"

"Great, let's make it happen," Alex replied, ending the call

Suddenly, a stone smashed against the car, shattering the glass with a loud crack. The car jerked to a stop.

"No need to stop," Alex quickly instructed Morris.

"If you stop and get out, they'll hit you and steal the car. Better to just keep moving."

This place was far from safe.

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as

fill the air today, but tomorrow, it will be the sound of trees rustling in

a few moments of tense silence, Morris suddenly spoke

you home? It'll be

trouble, it automatically sends a signal to the nearest Kingston driver for help," Morris

near the slum area asking for assistance. Maybe it's facing a mechanical issue or has a flat

go check," Alex

and since Alfred Kingston had been good to him,

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a U-turn and moved deeper

sharp turns, they saw about four SUVS

Jasmine's car," Morris said,

**

covered in tattoos and wearing sleeveless shirts emerged, gripping brutal

with nails, long hammer

flattening them, while others relentlessly

only a matter of

matter of minutes before the car's defenses would finally give

the scary thugs like he was merely passing on

caught their

the

warned the man hammering at the

man stopped and stared at Alex. "What, you gonna play

an eyebrow.

the shadows, eager to swoop in once the thugs finished their dirty work and claimed whatever

them," he snarled, pointing at

lifted his hammer again,

shot out, grabbing the man's arm

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