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Chapter 155

Chapter 155

"Quick! Surround this place. No one leaves!"

A squad of heavily armed guards burst in, blocking every door and passage.

The lethal aura radiating from their weapons made everyone's blood run cold.

"Who is Sophia Lancaster? Don't make me repeat myself!" the leading soldier demanded, his gaze as sharp as a knife

Everyone froze in shock, watching the guards swarm inside. They exchanged confused glances.

"Officer, what is going on?" Florence asked, mustering her courage.

As an ordinary civilian, she had never experienced anything like this. Although she knew she had done nothing wrong, the will felt guilty.

"Are you Sophia Lancaster?"

"Me? No."

"I'm asking: who is Sophia Lancaster?" the officer repeated in a grim tone, eyes brimming with hostility.

“I am.....” Sophia slowly stood up, trying to appear brave. "Officer, what can I do for you?"

Come with us immediately to assist in an investigation!" the officer ordered.

"W-what did I do wrong?"

"We suspect you're connected to the murder of Harlan-one of our key military assets."

"You think I killed Harlan?"

The accusation was shocking. Sophia did not seem capable of murder at all.

"Officer, you must be mistaken," Florence interjected. "My daughter is young and innocent! There's no way she's a killer"

"That's right! My sister is no murderer. Don't talk nonsense!" Jack slammed the table and stood up angrily.

"We'll determine the truth after the investigation," the guard replied coldly.

"Is that really necessary? We can all vouch for her!"

"That's right! Sophia is definitely not a killer!"

in, still relying on Sophia to handle the Lancaster family's

impatiently. "Anyone who tries to stop me will be treated

know who we are? You're just a lowly soldier-if you lay

an arrest is a serious crime.

guns in unison, their cold barrels aimed squarely at

room went silent in

my taxes to feed dogs like you,

I'm

soldier

Chapter 155

He lifted his gun and

and collapsed,

to respect the one holding

started crying hysterically. The soldier fired a warning shot into the

and I'll shoot every

intervened, trying to

sure they'll let me

was a “misunderstanding" or not

over others, the more he is

"W-we're not even related to

Others hurriedly agreed.

soldier snapped, "Then which of

out every member of the Lancaster family, selling them

blink of an eye, what should have been a good day

them away!" the

and into waiting vehicles. Jack, bleeding from his thigh, was dragged along. Though the wound

military truck and driven to a hidden Drake family mansion

please help my son-he's bleeding," Florence pleaded, as Jack continued

soldier aimed his gun at Jack's head. "I've got some 'medicine' that'll stop his

Jack blanched

talking! Move!" the soldier snapped, forcing

the living room stood a coffin adorned with Harlan's portrait;

recognized him

sank-she realized they had walked right

everyone here?" a deep voice called

a burly man named Jarvis emerged,

towering presence

soldier dragged

face was battered and

one trying to run, so we taught him a little

with a sneer.

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