"Don't mention it. You helped me too," smiled Luke before he turned to glance at Kastov.

He was no longer talking about the Island of Despair.

Luke knew that Kastov knew much more about the Island of Despair, but he was merely being cautious and therefore, reluctant to share more about it.

With Kastov's help, his investigation and his goal of wiping out the Island of Despair would surely be within sight.

"Alright." nodded Marcos, raising his glass.

Luke and Kastov followed suit. The three glasses lightly clinked together, making a crisp sound.

On the other hand.

Luca remained in the study room upstairs. She did not plan to go downstairs, she did not want to overheard their conversation.

Most of what they discussed was about Marcos' family. It was better if she did not listen to them.

Luca imported the files sent by Rhett onto her computer and browsed through them.

Her phone, which was placed on the table, vibrated at this moment.

Luca picked it up and glanced at it. It was a message from Amur.

Her heart could not help but tighten at the thought of Amur's situation. Her fingers trembled as she tapped on the phone screen.

[Abel is planning to ask the Mallory family for a ransom.]

Luca clenched her fist. After a while, she replied to his message: [What task did he assign you?]

She knew that since Amur knew what Abel would be doing next, he must be involved in this mission.

Luca was not worried about Pierre, but she was concerned about Amur's safety.

Now that Luke and Jim were helping Percy search for his brother. The risk Amur had to face would be greater.

have to go get it.] replied Amur.

request the Mallory family pay the ransom through depositing the money into his bank account. He wanted his part in

be a risky move for Amur, but Abel did

pondered for a moment. Then, she reminded Amur. [The Crawford family and Holston family

could

She was worried that Amur might fall into even greater danger

family tomorrow. Then, I'll collect the ransom from them the day after tomorrow.] replied Amur. Although Abel did not assign him

family and Holston family

how dangerous this

was at constant risk of exposing his

his phone screen, waiting for

Luca would only

told himself that he must not reveal his identity.

any potential

to be extra careful. After all, in Luke's eyes, he was Luca's younger

true identity was exposed, Luca would also

A text message

in where it doesn't belong. It's best to have the people from our stronghold in A City to help you. It's too risky for you to go alone.] replied Luca, nagging him. She thought that Amur's actions could

as his

like him because of Luca. If not for

was yet to happen, the tasks Abel assigned him were clearly intended to put him in danger and potentially have him meet an

one to help

about

...

In the evening.

and took Luca with them to the hotel for

room, Pierre was sitting with Nina and Jim was with

her child, so

exchanged pleasantries, they sat

the business world, and they did not talk

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