Benjamin's chest heaved. "Search for this car throughout the city!"Larry rushed to leave."Wait!" Benjamin suddenly stopped Larry. Frowning, he thought of something. "Danielle ..."How could it be just a coincidence that this had happened right after Danielle had shown up at the gala?"Has construction been continuing at the Eastwood property?""I haven't heard of any news about it being halted."Benjamin had received information that there wasn't much money left in the account. Why was construction still ongoing?He quickly made a decision. After grabbing his coat, he headed out. "Take me there."…In Amirate, just as the receptionist finished talking, someone suddenly rushed in, stumbling.It was Samuel. He was panting heavily. "What's wrong with Ms. Lewis? If she doesn't like me, she could have just said it. How could she leave me on the road?"He looked up and saw Xander, who looked extremely serious. This left him stunned for a moment. Why was Xander back?Soon, he lo
"Director Walker, I don't know about anything else, but I'm sure Amirate's account isn't short of money tonight."As Xander said that, he casually rolled up his sleeves, pulling them to his elbows.Samuel shrank back. "Indeed, we're not short of money, but such a large sum requires a unanimous decision from the board. It's impossible to gather everyone in half an hour."He showed no concern for Grace.Ignoring Samuel, Xander turned to Luke, who had just walked into the conference room."Withdraw the police report and give me Amirate's company stamp. I'll bear the responsibility for this money. If something goes wrong, Futurelink will pay double in compensation."Luke was surprised to hear that. He glanced at the laptop on the ground and immediately understood that Grace was probably in great danger.He only hesitated for a few seconds. "I'll get it right away."The company stamp had legal implications, and this could be considered illegal. However, in this situation, there was
It was a well-prepared ambush led by Peter. He had also brought reinforcements, and they engaged in a fierce fight with Brodie and his men.The video call was immediately cut off.Xander's expression changed dramatically. He rushed out of the conference room, followed by the rest of the staff members.Only Samuel was left panting on the table. He couldn't help but recall Jessica's words. "I want money, and you want her. It's a fair deal."But now, Grace might not survive.Samuel felt so panicked that he was sweating profusely.…Larry parked the car at the construction site. It was pitch-black, and there were no signs of life around"Mr. Hawkins, do you think Ms. Lewis is here?"Benjamin paced in a circle, then suddenly came to a stop. "Did you hear anything?"Larry listened attentively for a moment. "That sounds like a fight."The two immediately followed the sound. As they went deeper inside, the noise grew louder.Benjamin frowned when he saw the shocking scene. Dozens o
"It's too early to draw conclusions now!" With that, Peter threw a punch at Brodie, and the two continued to fight.Meanwhile, in a hidden corner, Grace regained some clarity in her mind as warmth seeped back into her body. She opened her eyes and saw someone holding her."You ..."Sensing that Grace was about to pull away, Benjamin held her tightly. "Your body is too cold. You could get hypothermia at this rate. Don't move if you don't want to die."Grace didn't move. She understood the situation, so she didn't resist."Did you do this?"Benjamin was shocked. "Why would you think that? Do you think so lowly of me?""Who knows? Those men troubled me for a long time. I never contacted you, but you knew where I was. Isn't that strange?"Benjamin admired her ability to think clearly, even at such a moment.He held her even tighter. "I'll explain later. It wasn't me. If it had been me, I wouldn't have bothered to save you."Even though he held her close, Grace was still cold. Ben
"I have no idea what you're talking about. Release her now!" Benjamin exclaimed.Surprised by Benjamin's bold assertion, Brodie shot him a piercing glare and retorted coldly, "Well, if that's the case, don't expect any mercy from me."With Grace held hostage, Brodie scanned the surroundings and declared, "I know this woman isn't just some ordinary girl. I demand to speak to the person in charge here!"Stepping forward, Danzel looked Brodie in the eye and spoke sternly, "You've been on our wanted list for years, Brodie. "It's surprising to see that you have the guts to show your face in Pamore and are hiding behind a woman like a coward. You're truly despicable!"Brodie snickered in response. "Ah, Chief Bradley, always a pleasure to see you. You know, you wouldn't have managed to catch me if it hadn't been for that kid, not even with a hundred plainclothesmen on my tail."Too bad I still don't know his name. Pass along a message for me. Tell him to come out and face me if he's go
Puzzled, Brodie questioned, "She's your family? You're from the Lewis family?""Exactly," Xander replied confidently. He refrained from revealing their romantic relationship, lest it incur Brodie's wrath. Presenting himself as a blood relative would suffice to convince Brodie of his determination to rescue Grace. Besides, he wasn't lying, since he had grown up with the Lewises.Understanding Xander's intentions, Grace stared at him and pleaded, "Just leave me, Xan."Xander widened his eyes in shock at her words, but he asserted firmly, "There's no way I'm leaving you."Meanwhile, Benjamin waited for a chance to act. However, Brodie was highly alert, so Benjamin couldn't risk putting Grace in danger.At that moment, Danzel's subordinate approached them and reported, "The cars are ready, and the roads have been cleared."Danzel acknowledged the information with a nod and shouted at Brodie, "What do you want now?""Tell your men to stay put. I'll release her once I get to the b
Grace tensed under Brodie's touch, and she stole a quick glance at Xander."Xan is really nice, but he can be so stubborn," she confided, her eyes reddening."Is that a problem?" Brodie asked."Of course it is. Since we were children, he's always prioritized my well-being over his own. I just wish he could live his life to the fullest too," Grace replied, her thoughts drifting back in time.Xander had willingly stepped aside and allowed her to marry Benjamin. And now he had put himself in harm's way to save her. Grace was consumed with remorse and guilt as she reflected on the sacrifices he had made.Understanding the weight on her shoulders from her words, Xander clenched his fists and declared, "I'm content as long as you're happy."Hearing that, Grace sadly closed her eyes. She had known that Xander would never let her go. As Brodie warily observed the scenery outside, he was reminded of something from their conversation. He asked, "The Lewis family has three sons. Which
Grace wiped the tears from her face, feeling torn between frustration and amusement. "Xander! Don't ever do that again!"Xander smirked. "You can call me 'Xan' from now on. It sounds much better than 'Xander'." Although Grace's red dress was in tatters and her body was covered in wounds, her face was gorgeous. Kneeling under the moonlight, she appeared inexplicably desolated.The sight of her tugged at Xander's heart. He held her face and said, "I'm sorry for being late."If he had arrived on time, things wouldn't have turned out this way."It was my fault to have trusted Samuel.""He told me it was the driver's plan."Grace was stunned. "How could it be? I've met the driver. He's worked for Samuel for many years."Xander fell silent. Time had been running out, so he hadn't had the chance to verify the truth.Brodie was highly skilled, capable of taking on ten opponents at once. Soon, Danzel arrived with his men. With ample manpower, he declared, "Surrender yourself, and you