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CHAPTER 243
When the cars came to a stop, Mr. Whitmore stepped in front with a confused frown.“What is going on here? Who are you people? Do you know who’s—”Thud!His rant was caught off when the car door of one of the cars he was standing close to open from inside and hit him straight on his mouth causing him to stagger backwards. His men rushed to stand beside him and assumed a defensive stance. Jeff was the first to jump out of the car. His eyes were as red as scarlet. He looked around and when his eyes landed on Mr. Whitmore, his frown deepened.“You…” He growled menacingly. But his attention was drawn to his master, Derek who had just gotten out of the car and saw his grandson laying almost unconscious on the floor. The old man’s face went completely blank. Jeff had been working for him for over two decades now. But he’d never seen his master so frightened and angry at the same time like he was now while staring at the thing he cared about the most in the whole world. Even though the
CHAPTER 242
Derek Hilton had just stepped out of the mansion with Jeff when something unexpected happened.The large gate burst open again.“Wait!” a voice shouted from outside.Both men turned.The elderly lawyer came running in, breathing heavily. His neat appearance was now slightly disordered, and his face was filled with urgency.Derek frowned immediately. “Barrister Johnson?” he said. “What is the meaning of this?”The lawyer bent slightly, trying to catch his breath.“Mr. Hilton… we do not have time,” he said quickly.Derek’s expression changed immediately as he looked at the lawyer. “What happened?” he asked.The lawyer looked straight at him and replied, “It is Darren.”Derek’s heart skipped. “What about him?” he demanded quickly.The lawyer swallowed before answering, “He has been captured… by the Whitmore family.”Derek’s face turned pale instantly. “What?” he asked sharply.“They are beating him severely,” the lawyer continued, his voice heavy. “He is in a very bad state.”Jeff steppe
CHAPTER 241
Not long after the guard left, he returned. This time, he was not alone.An elderly man walked beside him. He was dressed in a simple but neat suit. His posture was straight, and his face carried a calm, serious expression.Joseph frowned immediately.“What do you want?” he asked impatiently.Before the elderly man could even speak—“Barrister Johnson?”Mr. Whitmore suddenly stood up from his seat. His eyes widened slightly in surprise. The old lawyer stopped and looked at him calmly. “Mr. Whitmore,” he said politely.Joseph turned quickly to his father. “You know him?” he asked.Mr. Whitmore let out a short breath. “Of course I know him. This man used to be my legal representative.”Joseph’s brows lifted slightly.Mr. Whitmore continued, “He is the greatest lawyer this country has ever seen. He had handled thousands of case but never lost even one.”Joseph looked at the old man again, this time more carefully. “But… he retired a few years ago. He has not handled any case since then
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Mr. Whitmore looked at his son, puzzled. “But how do you plan to do it?”Joseph hardened his battered face. Even in his injured state, his eyes were filled with cruelty.“Leave that to me,” he said.Mr. Whitmore frowned slightly. “You are not in good condition,” he replied. “You need rest. You should recover first.”Joseph let out a cold laugh.“Recover?” he repeated. “How can I recover… when he is still breathing?”He pointed weakly toward Darren.“I will not feel better until I deal with him myself,” Joseph added, his voice dark.Mr. Whitmore stared at him for a moment.Then slowly, he nodded. “You are right,” he said. “A lesson must be made.”He took a sip of his wine.“The whole city must see what happens when anyone dares to touch the Whitmore family.”He paused, then added in a lower tone, “Just like I taught you… never let a man disrespect you and walk away.”Joseph’s lips curled into a dark grin.“Yes, father,” he said.His eyes shifted toward Darren.“Take him outside,” Josep
CHAPTER 239
***Darren’s eyes opened halfway, then closed again. His head felt heavy. Pain throbbed at the back of his skull.“…Where am I?” he muttered weakly.The last thing he remembered before losing consciousness was that, he was thrown into a trunk of a car.He forced his eyes open again. This time, his vision became clearer. He was in a large, empty room. His hands were tied separately with thick ropes, stretched high above him. The ropes forced his arms apart, leaving his body suspended just enough that he had to stand on his feet to avoid pain.Darren frowned slightly as he tried to move. The ropes tightened instantly.“Tch…” he breathed.Then, a voice echoed in front of him.“So… you are finally awake.”Darren lifted his head slowly.A man sat in a chair not too far from him. His legs were crossed calmly, and he wore an expensive robe. His presence alone filled the room.Behind him stood the butler… and several men in black suits. About six of them.They were all watching quietly with
CHAPTER 238
Two hours later, the atmosphere in the hospital lobby was tense but quiet. Alicia and her mother sat side by side, both of them restless. Mrs. Raymond kept glancing toward the hallway that led to the operating rooms, while Alicia clasped her hands together tightly, her mind filled with worry.Darren, on the other hand, sat calmly on the executive chair. His posture was relaxed, but his eyes occasionally moved toward the same hallway. Even though he looked composed, he was also waiting.Finally, the sound of approaching footsteps broke the silence.The old man returned.The moment Alicia saw him, she stood up quickly. “Sir! How is my father?” she upasked, her voice filled with anxiety.Mrs. Raymond also stood up immediately. “Please tell us… is he okay?” she added.The old man gave a small nod, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.“The surgery was successful,” he said calmly.For a brief moment, both women froze. Then relief washed over them instantly.“Thank God!” Mrs. Raymond exc
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