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    Hamish and Reece almost burst outughing. It was the first time they had seen Ashton back down so quickly.


    Looking at Briar’s nk expression, they naturally thought that Briar was trying to save face for Ashton since others were watching.


    Otherwise, they were sure that Briar would have said instead, “I’m very angry right now. Don’t force me to p you!”


    The more they thought about it, the funnier it got. Hamish and Reece once again turned away in unison, silently holding back theirughter.


    After all, they had to protect their good friend’s pride.


    Briar’s arrival not only turned Ashton from cold and ruthless to fawning, but it also made Harith’s heart sinkpletely.


    At this point, Harith was sure that he was done for.


    If he had fallen into the hands of Ashton and his twopanions, he would at most be extorted for some resources and business deals. At least ‘that person‘ could still find a way to bail him out.


    Harith knew that it was different for Briar, though. If Briar took him, ‘that person‘ likely wouldn’t try to bail him out. Instead, they would be plotting how to eliminate him.


    After all, Harith was the one who knew the most about that incident. Once he was dead, there was nothing Briar could do, even if she had caught him.


    It was the only way the full truth of that incident would remain unknown.


    Just like Zeke, Harith was old now, so it was time for him to die.


    But Harith didn’t want to die.


    He had helped ‘that person‘ and the Lopez family earn so many benefits. He hadn’t even had the chance to enjoy his fortune yet.


    Harith’s eyes were filled with a desperate will to live as Briar grabbed him by the cor and dragged him out.


    However, no one present saw his intense will to live. Or if they did, they didn’t care. Even if they did see it, no one would take pity on him.


    Especially not Briar, since Harith was the man who murdered her mother.


    The bodyguards were stunned and watched helplessly as Ashton and his men dragged their boss away <b>like </b><b>a </b>dead dog.


    After exchanging nces for a while, one bodyguard timidly asked, “….Ashton and his men took the boss, What should we do? Will they kill us?<b>” </b>


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    There was no way that Harith’s bodyguards were clueless.


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    Even if they didn’t know how Harith, an insignificant member of the Lopez family, was connected to a powerful figure like Len, they knew that they would face dire consequences if anything happened to Harith.


    “The boss was taken on our watch. The higher–ups…will definitely not spare us,” a bodyguard said in horror.


    The bodyguards knew very well that the higher–ups would not ask why they had failed to protect Harith. The higher–ups only cared about the fact that Harith was taken away on their watch, and that it meant that the bodyguards were ipetent.


    It was their strong belief that a bodyguard would have no reason to exist if they could not even protect their employer.


    “Then what should we do? Why don’t we <i>go </i>rescue the boss?” A bodyguard timidly suggested.


    “If you want to save him, go do it yourself! Even with all of us together, we are no match for Ashton and the other two. Besides, they have Briar now!” An objection sounded amongst the bodyguards.


    “That’s right! Have you forgotten how many assassins Briar has killed, both openly and secretly, over the years?” A bodyguard added.


    None of the bodyguards dared to provoke a monster like Briar.


    “Then what should we do? What if…what if we send a message to ‘that person‘?” A suggestion sounded.


    Instantly, murmurs of understanding sounded. It was as if someone had finally said what everyone was thinking.


    Stepping out of the courtyard, Ashton immediately saw Brandon waiting by the car with his face bruised and


    swollen.


    Brandon met Ashton’s teasing gaze and bowed awkwardly. “Mr. Wade, I…I couldn’t stop the young madam.”


    Hamish and Reece burst outughing at the sight. They walked over to Brandon, intrigued, and circled him twice.


    Their gawking made Brandon wish the ground would open up and swallow him.


    It was extremely embarrassing. It was the first time in Brandon’s life that he had been beaten up so badly.


    Hamish even reached out and poked Brandon’s highly swollen cheek. “Hey, Brandon, have you been too busy improving your rtionship with Xaviontely? You got beaten up pretty badly.”


    Reece nced from Briar to Brandon’s horribly battered face.


    Enjoying the drama, Reece egged Hamish on, “Yeah, a face like that won’t heal for at least a week or two. Tsk, tsk. Watch out. If Xavion finds out, he might dump you for being too ugly.”


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    It wasmon knowledge that Brandon had won Xavion over with his handsome face and strong, powerful physique.


    Yet, Brandon had lost to a girl and had his face beaten to a pulp.


    Brandon’s face was a swollen mess, and he couldn’t manage a smile. “Hamish, Reece, stop teasing me. Our young mistress’s fighting skills are off the charts. I bet the two of you together couldn’t beat her.


    ‘Ha, I can also stir up trouble!‘ Brandon thought triumphantly.


    When Reece heard this, he got excited. “Seriously? Briar, are you really that skilled?”


    Reece and Hamish were both strong enough together that they had few rivals in Shoneport. Even among international mercenary organizations, they were considered top–tier.


    Briar was an instructor at the DDC Vanguard Mercenary Special Operations Base, and her formidable skills were world–renowned. But it was still doubtful that Briar could take both of them on at once.


    Hearing this, Briar simply lifted an eyelid, her tone t. “What? You want to fight me, too? That’s fine. I’m in a foul mood today, and I could use another fight to blow off some steam.”


    As she finished speaking, her entire demeanor shifted, bing menacing and sharp. She looked even more. intimidating than she had just moments before.


    Having been on the battlefield and killed people themselves, Reece and Hamish instantly knew what this change in Briar meant.


    Reece quickly waved his hand and let out a boomingugh. “Haha…I was just kidding, Briar. Don’t take it so seriously. Come on, this isn’t the ce to talk. Let’s get out of here.”


    With that, he was the first one in the car, mming the door shut.


    Hamish was stunned.


    ‘Did Reece run away because he knew he couldn’t win? Out of everything, why did he have to pick up cowardly ways?‘ Hamish thought, disappointed.


    Briar turned to Hamish. “What about you, Hamish?”


    Hamish also opened a car door. “I think Reece is right. This isn’t the ce to talk. We should get going.”


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    ‘Ha! Never mind if they could beat Briar. What makes anyone think we were going to fight Ashton’s woman in front of Ashton? It’s not as if Ashton were dead. If the fight really happened, Reece and I would likely be facing a joint attack from both Ashton and Brair,‘ Hamish thought.


    Briar’s fighting ability was unpredictable enough. Hamish did not know what to expect if they added the fiercely skilled and agile Ashton to the mix.


    Hamish valued his pride above all else. If he ended up with a swollen face like Brandon’s, he would never be able to show himself in public.