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.

her

stepped out just as a security guard approached,

furrowed in annoyance, and she turned to

a friend,”

happened to see me and

Given that he brought you here and remained at the entrance for an extended period, we are obligated to

eyes ignited

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seriously questioning my every acquaintance, or is this just a thinly veiled excuse to undermine my trust? 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

beat, Lacey snatched her phone and punched in Jake’s

guards exchanged uneasy glances, their

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

with that, Jake

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

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