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    Bu was determined to fight against ck Mallow on his own. Marissa, with a slight tilt of her chin, waited patiently for Bu to make his move. Yet, instead of attacking, Bu continued speaking.


    “I don’t wish to be an adversary of the Doomsday Base, nor do I intend to harm you, ck Mallow. I’ll stop before causing any injury. Please forgive me. If I lose, I’ll leave immediately without further questions. But ck Mallow, if you lose, you must leave and refrain from causing trouble for rissa.”


    Bu made no mention of the chip. His intention was clear: he wouldn’t interfere with the matter of the chip, nor would he assist rissa in seizing it. His sole purpose was to safeguard her life. Nothing else mattered to him.


    Hearing this, Marissa nodded slightly, epting his suggestion. She was ck Mallow, the chief instructor of Doomsday Base, representing the entire establishment.


    She couldn’t afford to make enemies for the Doomsday Base lightly, especially not someone as dangerous and powerful as Bu. Moreover, Bu was a gentleman. There was no reason for her to reject his proposal.


    rissa wasn’t satisfied. Regardless of whether Bu won or lost, she was determined to retrieve the chip. If she lost the chip, her boss would surely deem her worthless.


    His trust would be shattered, she’d lose her important position, and any chance of being epted as his daughter would vanish. Being abandoned by her boss would mean Kevin could easily eliminate her.


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    “No way!” she shouted. “Bu, you have to help me get the chip back. It’s more important than my life. I can’t afford to lose it.”


    Bu frowned slightly. “rissa, I’m grateful you saved my life and I’ve promised to protect you. But that doesn’t mean I will do anything you ask. I won’t be a thief for you. I won’t meddle in this chip business.”


    “Bu, you must help me!” rissa was on the verge of tears.


    “rissa, please don’t put me in a bind,” Bu sighed softly. “You know yourbat skills well, rissa. But against ck Mallow, you’re alone. With my abilities, I can’t guarantee you’ll win. If I lose, you’re on your own. If I somehow manage to win and save your life, this is the best for you.”


    rissa knew he was right, so she held her tongue. She had always believed saving Bu’s life had earned hisplete loyalty, but now she realized he wouldn’tpromise his principles for her. She was reluctant to ept the situation, but there was nothing more she could do.


    Without another word, Bu began walking toward Marissa. Just then, the sound of a private ne filled the air once more, causing Bu to halt abruptly.


    Four nes had already touched down on the ground, and the arrival of a fifth was unexpected. The Skytop Mansion was buzzing tonight with so many high-profile individuals gathering.


    Marissa, unable to fathom who else might arrive at this hour, nced skyward without uttering a word. As the private nended and its cabin door swung open, a tall figure emerged, leaving everyone in a state of shock.


    rissa gasped. “Lone Wolf? What?”


    Though no one had ever seen Lone Wolf’s true face, he, like ck Mallow, always donned a distinctive outfit that made his identity unmistakable.


    True to form, Lone Wolf was masked, hiding his features, but the chilling aura of danger he exuded was palpable to all.


    Aelfric was equally stunned. He had no idea why Lone Wolf had shown up at this hour, nor did he know whose side Lone Wolf was on. He leaned in and whispered to rissa, “Miss Byrd, do you have any grudge against Lone Wolf?”


    “No,” rissa replied, her voice steady.


    Aelfric exhaled in relief. At least Lone Wolf wasn’t their adversary. Mare and Terry shared a knowing nce. So, Mr. Daniels arrived. Clearly, he was concerned about Marissa.


    Marissa silently pouted. She had asked Connor not toe, but there he was. That man always had a way of appearing just when she least wanted him to


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