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CHAPTER 364
Thomas glanced at his wristwatch, then raised his head to look up the stairs, searching for any sign of the man he was waiting for.Around him, several guards loitered near the edge of the marble foyer, their conversations fading as soon as Thomas appeared. One by one, their gazes drifted to the hallway he had come from—curiosity tugging at their expressions.“Did he really go to call him?” someone muttered.“Finally,” another whispered. “About damn time someone did.”A third guard scoffed. “That guy’s been living in that side building for years. Paid like the rest of us—maybe even more—but he’s never done a thing. Not once.”“He doesn’t even show up for drills,” someone added.“Lucky bastard,” another sneered. “I’ve always wanted his job. Sit around, do nothing, and still get paid.”Then came the silence.Someone said what they were all thinking, his voice low and uneasy. “They came for him now. After all these years. Whatever this task is… must be worse than anything we’ve handled.”
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Upon seeing the look on Thomas’s face, Tedmond’s brows arched. Just from that expression, he could tell the gang wasn’t just large—it was powerful.And getting his phone back wasn’t going to be an easy task.Thomas let out a slow breath. “They’re not just some street punks,” he muttered. “They’re part of a syndicate. A real one. Ex-military, most of them. Armed, trained, and completely unafraid of the law. They don’t just rough people up—they erase problems.”Tedmond’s jaw tightened, but he didn’t look shaken. “So what? I’m supposed to let a bunch of thugs run around with my phone like a trophy?”It wasn’t that Tedmond didn’t believe Thomas. He didn’t think the ones the Griffin family had hired were all that dangerous.They looked more like lackeys. Rough around the edges, sure, but not the real deal. Just pawns, not players.“I’m guessing those idiots at the Griffin mansion were just bottom feeders,” Tedmond said calmly. “The real syndicate must be behind the scenes. Probably gave th
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Tedmond’s sharp tone made Hino flinch, even though the question wasn’t directed at him. The sheer intensity of the voice was enough to send a chill down his spine.Even Thomas, who had been quietly working through files to lighten Tedmond’s workload, froze, startled by the sudden shift in atmosphere. He hadn’t expected that tone either.Neil blinked, caught off guard. The weight of Tedmond’s glare reminded him instantly of the first time they met—cold, unyielding, and dangerous. He immediately tried to explain himself.“I just—I meant if—”“You meant to question me about her?” Tedmond’s voice rose, thunderous now. “You dare to ask if that woman’s child could be mine?”He stared at Neil, seething. The very suggestion made his blood boil. He hadn’t even touched Lisa, and even if he had, the timing would make no sense. They had been long separated. The thought itself was absurd, insulting even. But more than insulted, Tedmond was angry. If Neil had made such a careless comment in front
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Minutes later…Neil finally stopped talking, his voice dry from explaining every detail—from the moment they entered the Griffin estate to the way the Griffins dodged questions and how the elders exchanged looks with fake, half-baked reactions.He had laid everything out. Every single word he heard. Everything that had happened in the mansion, including what he did to Lisa that made her snap.Tedmond sat in silence, the device now resting on the table in front of him, untouched. His fingers tapped once, twice against the wood.“Why did you piss Lisa off, though?” Tedmond asked, genuinely curious.To him, it seemed unnecessary. Lisa was someone who twisted her words and behavior to suit the moment. She often acted based on immediate circumstances and then changed her stance when something else came up.Neil leaned back in the chair, stretching his arms over his head before letting out a deep breath. Then, glancing at Tedmond with a half-smirk, he asked,“Is there anything more dangerou
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Tedmond crossed his legs, his gaze fixed on the large monitor in front of him. It played a live video, but his mind was elsewhere. He had been working for hours and was finally on a break, yet even with the footage right before him, he couldn’t bring himself to focus.He arched a brow and reached for the tablet on the right side of the table."Is something wrong, young master?" Thomas asked, turning his gaze toward Tedmond.He noticed that Tedmond hadn’t been watching the video he’d chosen for his break, and instead wore a serious expression. Concern flickered in his eyes."No," Tedmond replied, glancing his way. "Neil and Hino haven’t updated me yet."Hearing that, Thomas shook his head and shrugged. "They must be busy, then. If they didn’t send an update, you still have the device installed on Max. You can check it later. I’m sure Neil and Hino will do their jobs."Tedmond knew that, of course. Neil and Hino wouldn’t fail, but he also knew they might not be able to gather all the in
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Hearing that, Max immediately sprinted toward Lisa, a slight frown on his face. He had clearly asked her to stay in her room—so why was she outside?But Lisa wasn’t afraid at all. She wanted Max to panic, and she was getting exactly the reaction she wanted. From what she had observed so far, something important was happening, and she suspected Alicia wasn’t welcome in the house that day.‘What are you doing here?’ Max whispered sharply. ‘They’re going to pin Tedmond’s disappearance on you.’Lisa’s brows furrowed. She hadn’t expected the suspicion to turn on her so quickly. Yes, she had been the last person to leave that area, but she hadn’t imagined they would suspect her this soon.“What are you doing, Max?” Otis’s voice cut through the tension. “We’re talking about Maxine leaving the guest unattended.”Max stepped forward defensively. “Don’t put all the blame on her. I asked her to come down—”“That’s exactly the problem, Max!” Otis snapped. “You were supposed to keep things under c
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