Chapter 69

The man widened his eyes in shock. "I... I already told you everything. Why do you still want to cut off my hand?"

Brian replied coldly, "I said we'd let you go, but I didn't say we'd let you leave intact. Do it!"

In the car, Aveline anxiously looked around. She only relaxed when she saw Lucas' tall, imposing figure emerging from the abandoned warehouse.

As Lucas got into the car, she immediately asked, "Did you find out anything?"

Lucas responded, "Yes."

Aveline leaned in closer. "Who tampered with your car?"

There had been some distance between them, but as she moved closer, the space vanished, and the faint scent of her perfume filled the air. Lucas lowered his gaze, his eyes falling on her face, remembering how she had cried until she choked, her eyes extremely red, looking utterly heartbroken.

"Not scared anymore?" he asked.

Aveline replied, "Of course I'm scared, but I want to know who is behind this. That way, I can be mentally prepared."

Lucas asked, "Mentally prepared for what