Chapter 959

“Hey Huxley Brennan, is Ms. Everhart, the one who interviewed with us at the diner, by any chance held up in your back room? Hand her over, or say goodbye to your business today!” Richard’s voice echoed through the cozy confines of the establishment, carrying a chilling edge.

Richard, the young heir to the Draven Antique Shop and a name that commanded respect in business circles, stood imposingly before Huxley.

Huxley, fully aware of the Draven family’s clout, wore a conciliatory grin.”Mr. Draven, those two ladies left with you earlier, and they really aren’t here anymore. I wouldn’t dare cross you on my own turf.”

“You sure it wasn’t you?” Richard eyed him suspiciously.

full well it would blow back on me. I might be many things, but foolish enough to openly challenge

This diner had been Huxley’s turf for years, always bustling with customers from high-flying execs to TV celebs. Only a savvy operator could thrive in such

and you’ve gotta help me look into it. Just so you know, she’s one of Lysander’s, and if she isn’t found… Well, you’re aware of the consequences,” Richard shifted the conversation, pressing Huxley for cooperation. “Absolutely, Mr. Draven, I’ll help in any way I can. The security footage is in the back; let’s go check it out now,” Huxley,

the consequences for those who crossed the man-a swift and ruthless end. His

the footage, which only covered the inside

He contacted Captain Payne to access street-level surveillance.

showed a burly man clamping a cloth over Thalassa’s mouth. After a brief struggle, she slumped over, and the man bundled her into a van

Thalassa was in real danger, kidnapped in broad daylight. If Lysander found out, his life

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