Chapter 1565 In Your Face

The three men Wynter had knocked to the ground were still writhing in pain. They wondered how she still had the audacity to talk about abiding by the law.

Colby knew his men were losing their cool. After all, they'd never been treated this way in Hawford.

He quickly stepped in front of them and forced a smile. "Yes, you're absolutely right. We might have gotten off on the wrong foot. But... I don't recognize you. Are you not from Hawford?"

Colby was fishing for information, trying to figure out who Wynter was. He needed to understand why they ended up being humiliated today.

Wynter, sharp as always, instantly understood his intentions. A small smile tugged at her lips.

Since things had already escalated to this point, it didn't really matter whether she revealed her identity or not. Whoever their higher-ups were, they would undoubtedly investigate her soon, anyway.

So, rather than keeping quiet, she decided to draw all attention to herself. This way, Lucas and his team could investigate in secret and gather evidence without any loose ends escaping.

Hawford." Wynter glanced at them coolly, her voice laced with an authoritative detachment. "I'm here for business. My temper's not the best, so you should have heard about

the thugs gave a mocking laugh, wincing at the pain it caused

here in Hawford, with all its vastness? Ridiculous. They were

neutral and friendly. "Reputation, you say?

they could make sure she wouldn't last a day in Hawford. Blocking their higher-up's "goods" was a grave mistake. She had no idea

lifted the helmet, placing it in Eliana's hands before gesturing for her

then tilted her chin toward a nearby

That family?

to look at the billboard that hadn't been taken off

family's

Wynter, trembling with fear. "You're from

finish the sentence but quickly bit his tongue, stopping just in

had today, running into someone like her! Of all people, they'd crossed paths with this particular storm

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