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Chapter 1903
Preston laid out two demands in his ransom call—no guns and Landon had to come alone."Jasper, Lyse, and Cyrus," Landon said. "You guys handle the situation here. I'll go meet Preston."Without a second thought, Landon turned and headed for the door.
"Landon!" Jasper cried out, his heart hammering in his chest. He lunged forward and grabbed Landon's arm. "This is Preston'strap! He might kill you; you cannot go alone!"
"| know he wants to kill me," Landon said with a humorless smile that quickly twisted into a grimace. It was a sight that tugged atthe others’ hearts.
“Landon, we'll go with you!" Alyssa declared with determination in her gaze. "We can stay hidden and wait for an opening. Thatway, we can save Lauren and Angelina for sure!"
Landon shook his head. "Lyse, thank you, but | can't take that risk. If giving up my life means Lauren and Angelina can comeback safely, then that's a price I'm willing to pay."
Alyssa's eyes welled with tears, and Jasper's heart sank further.
"Landon," Cyrus said, approaching him with a determined glint in his eyes. He opened his hand, revealing a tiny camera. "Takethis. It'll allow you to stay in contact with the police. I'll handle things here."
Landon's lips trembled slightly as he took the camera. "Thank you," he rasped.
“Whether it's you, Lauren, or Angelina, you must all come back safe and alive." Cyrus took a deep breath, his small smile offeringa warmth that felt like a hug. "Lyse and Jasper aren't the only ones worrying and waiting for you. Count me in, my friend!"
Landon was slightly taken aback. Then, he smiled and patted Cyrus’ shoulders heavily.
It was nearly dawn, and a sliver of the moon cast a faint, silvery glow across the starless night sky, deepening the chill andloneliness.
Tires screeched against the asphalt as the sports car drifted steadily into the parking lot, coming to a stop in the middle.Landon's eyes fell on a half-built commercial building that belonged to one of Harper Group's businesses.
This project was originally under Preston's responsibility. However, since Cornelius kicked him out of Harper Group, it naturallyfell into Landon's hands.
Landon walked toward the entrance with purpose and conviction, his steps steady and strong. No matter the cost, he wasdetermined to bring Lauren back to his side. Without her, life held little meaning. He pushed the heavy door and strode in, hisexpression gloomy and cold.
There was no one in the hall. Just then, Preston's message came through. It read, "Come to the fifth floor, the swimming pool.You can choose to climb the stairs or take the elevator."
Landon found the last sentence suspicious. In a split-second decision, he opted to take the stairs for safety. Quickening his pace,he sprinted upward.
But he barely reached the secondfloor when the sound of multiplefootsteps echoed fret belting mMWhipping SPoUnd, Landon's eyeswidened as he twisted his body,narrowly dodging two knives aimedat him with deadly intent. Thecontent is on NovelDrama.Org! Readthe latest chapter there!
More attackers followed, lunging at him with knives drawn.
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Engaged in a ferocious fight,Landon's instincts kicked in. Seizing along knife from anette eT ants,he wiel dt skillfully, slicing throughthe crowd as if they were merevegetables. The content is onNovelDrama.Org! Read the latestchapter there!
One by one, the attackers fell, blood pooling on the floor and limbs scattered around.
However, Landon wasn't unscathed.His arm was wounded, and his blackcoat was torn teshteds) He-tore off apleca o ISth ‘to tightly wrap aroundhis wrist, securing his grip on theweapon. The content is onNovelDrama.Org! Read the latestchapter there!
But the fight was far from over. Another wave of attackers surged forward, relentless in their assault.