Chapter 1188:

A smirk played on Clayton’s lips.

“Precisely why I sought you out. You might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, and your tactics lack finesse, but you have a knack for making the right decision when it matters. I appreciate that in a partner.”

He passed Lacey a slip of paper with an address scrawled on it.

A wave of dread washed over Lacey as she read the address. Clayton’s next instructions confirmed her worst fears, and she instantly regretted her hasty agreement.

“Do we really have to go down this road?” she asked through clenched teeth.

“Isn’t there another way?”

Clayton said nothing, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

Lacey understood the silent message loud and clear.

muttered, her

open the car door and stepped out just as a security guard approached, his suspicion piqued. Noticing Clayton’s car preparing to leave,

annoyance, and she turned

just a friend,”

to see me and offered

guards stated formally, “Ms. Payne, we must follow protocol. Given that he brought you here and remained at the entrance for an extended period,

eyes ignited

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you, he’s my friend. Do I need to spell it out for you? If you insist on

snatched her phone and punched in

guards exchanged uneasy glances, their

air of indifference, “If he’s your friend,

with that, Jake abruptly ended

guards, overhearing Jake’s dismissive tone, instantly shifted to a more deferential

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