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CHAPTER 349
Iris had promised her mother it would be easy, but meeting Thomas was a whole different story. She could handle Gavin's escape, but the thought of facing Thomas filled her with an unshakeable fear. She hesitated to approach his home, knowing that the renowned Velox Group was her best chance. Maybe she could run into him at the office. When she arrived at the entrance of Velox Group, Iris looked up, feeling as if she couldn't see the top of the building. Her neck ached from craning it so high.The mental preparation she had done crumbled in an instant."Miss Iris, what a surprise to see you here! Are you visiting?" Miss Hutton appeared behind her, wearing a warm smile. Iris instinctively took a step back, her guard up."Miss Hutton, I was hoping to see Mr. Brown, but I didn't want just to barge in, so I thought I'd wait here..." Iris replied, eyeing Miss Hutton with suspicion. She remembered how friendly Miss Hutton had seemed before, but now it felt like a facade. Perhaps she was just
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There was no point in arguing about it now. Lucas had confidently initiated the bet, and even if the Secretary was furious, all he could do was ask security to keep an eye on Gavin. On Thomas's side, things weren't exactly calm either, but at least he could take a moment to relax before tomorrow. When he got home and saw the dim light still on, he knew Ava was still awake."I told you to go to bed early and not wait for me. Things over there aren't that complicated," he said.Ava, still half-asleep, glanced at the wall clock, which was inching toward midnight."It seems like it wasn't too serious if it only took two hours to sort out. You should go wash up and get some rest," she replied. Ava didn't even ask what had happened, which relieved Thomas. The argument with Lucas had been intense, especially when it veered into discussions about their parents."Yeah, it's nothing major. Just something I can handle," he assured her.He really didn't want anyone probing him further, as he felt
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Gavin sat in Lucas's car, feeling an overwhelming sense of anxiety. He couldn't quite grasp the situation unfolding before him-this woman was insisting on taking him away, and she seemed determined not to let him go."May I ask how to address you both?" he asked, trying to keep his voice steady."We're the Johnson Family," the woman replied. "This is my boss, Lucas. For the next few days, you'll be with us, following our instructions. If you don't, we can't guarantee your safety. You might face the wrath of both the mob and the law."The Secretary wasted no time with pleasantries. Although Lucas hadn't yet shared the outcome of the negotiations, Gavin understood from her insistence on bringing him along that a conclusion had already been reached—one that was far from peaceful."Let me put it this way," Lucas interjected, his tone blunt. "I made a deal with Thomas, and you're the subject of that deal. If, during this transaction, Lawrence sends you to a place you shouldn't be, I lose.
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After hearing those words, David found herself at a loss for words. What she said was undeniably true. The reason for choosing such a confrontational approach with Thomas stemmed from his fear of aging and the realization that, soon, no one would be able to control him.Being so bluntly exposed made him feel a strange mix of discomfort and clarity. Thomas's anger towards David was growing stronger by the moment. He had already prepared himself for the worst-case scenario: he would go toe-to- toe with this woman if it came to that."You don't have to target me like this. It really doesn't matter. The most important thing is to learn how to be a decent person and live with integrity. If something isn't yours, you shouldn't weigh it down."Regardless of the situation, David was still considered family to him at that moment. There was no way he would allow her to speak so freely."I'm not trying to stir up trouble between you and him. I want you to see how many precious people and things
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Thomas walked in, followed closely by Miss Hutton and Lawrence. They exchanged glances, and it seemed like the numbers matched up just right.From the corner of his eye, Thomas caught sight of Gavin, who was sitting there nervously, avoiding direct eye contact as he entered. With a cold smirk, Thomas thought to himself that it seemed Lucas hadn't treated him well either."Today's a strange day at the office. While I was here working hard during the day, none of you bothered to show up. Now, you all rush in at night-are you here to check on the results?"Thomas smile didn't reach his eyes as he settled into one corner of the nearby sofa, observing Lucas and David’s.Now that he was here, he was curious to see what kind of game they were playing."Well, since you're here, you might as well take a look. We're all familiar faces, except for my secretary, but you probably won't run into him often. I just wanted you to see him," Lucas said, tilting his head toward Gavin.All eyes in the roo
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"She wants to get involved in this matter, which isn't impossible. If it comes to that, we can just let the kidnappers go first. We'll deny everything and cut ties cleanly." Right now, dealing with Gavin wasn't urgent for her. He was in her grasp, as easy to crush as an ant. "Boss, I've thought about that too, but Lucas has evidence of our meeting with the kidnappers, and one of them has a criminal record." If there were no solid evidence, just her own assumptions and guesses, she could easily wash her hands of the situation. She could find a way to distance herself without confronting her boss. But The problem was that Lucas had the evidence of their meeting, and it felt like he was trying to escalate things. "Does that woman really dare to do that? That kind of evidence isn't much, especially since the kidnapping hasn't even taken place yet." Thomas realized that Miss Hutton was getting anxious, which surprisingly calmed him down. Lucas was trying to stir up trouble, but if th
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