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.

she muttered, her eyes hardening

a security guard approached, his suspicion piqued. Noticing Clayton’s car preparing

annoyance, and she turned

just a friend,”

to see me and

at the entrance for

eyes ignited

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I told you, he’s my friend. Do I need to spell it out for you? If you insist on grilling my friend like a criminal, I’ll call Jake myself and

beat, Lacey snatched her

guards exchanged uneasy glances, their

at the gate. To their surprise, Jake responded with an air of indifference, “If he’s your friend, there’s no need for an interrogation. I’ll inform the

Jake abruptly

overhearing Jake’s dismissive tone, instantly shifted to a more deferential stance, even altering

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