Chapter 197


    Han’s words were filled with confidence and they carried a peculiar charm that put people at case.


    The owner of the barbecue stall clenched his teeth and pondered for a moment. In the end, he


    remained silent and returned to grilling


    Han’s reasoning was sound. If he drove Han away and Hugh arrived, the me would


    undoubtedly fall on the barbecue stall owner


    Rather than taking that risk, allowing Han to remain at the barbecue stall was wiser.


    “Alright, it’s settled. Sit down and eat, Han smiled reassuringly as he guided Mia back to her seat.


    He handed her a piece of rotisserie chicken, saying “Don’t worry yourself too much. Whateveres


    our way, I’ll take care of it”


    “But Mi’s voice trailed off, her worry still evident in her expression.


    She could not help but ponder. “Thats the Four Kings. Once he arrives, there will undoubtedly be


    bloodshed” “There’s no need for that. If you trust Han, enjoy your meal. Everything will be fine, Noah


    interrupted calmly.


    Having known Han for a long time. Noah knew he never engaged in battles without careful


    preparation.


    Moreover, in the past few days, he had witnessed the immense power and capability of Han. This


    made him firmly believe that Han could resolve any challenges.


    Moreover considering the impending confrontation with Hugh, it was better to face him head-on now.


    By resolving all


    today, Perry


    not need to intervene again


    As he spoke. Noah


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    arrived with his entourage and a tight ensued, he would also unleash his full power without holding


    anything back.


    After all. Hugh also felt despair after so many years of hardship


    Desperate to break free from being bullied, Noah also yearned for a decisive battle to settle the matter


    once and for all. Mia observed the two of them closely and could not help but notice a distinct change


    in their demeanor There was a


    the men’s eyes, something she found both intriguing and unfamiliar


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    She pourd Han at the table and began eating barbecue, but her mind was far from at case. Despite


    her attempts to enjoy the meal she could not shake off her tier ess and the constant fea Hugh would


    muleed make an appea appetite diminished her thoughts


    Iner Her


    Mia discreetly pulled out her phone as she took bites of food and pretended to be engrossed in a game


    or social media. In reality, her fingers swiftly typed out messages, seeking help from her rtives and


    friends. One after another, she sent urgent pleas for assistance, hoping that someone would aid them.


    Tm in trouble Help me


    “Help me someone ising to hurt me ”


    In the dailyt underground bank. Hugh sat in a leather chair, leisurely putting on a cigar. His sharp


    eyes scanned the discrepancies in the financial records before him. With an icy tone, he asked in a


    deep voice, “Any updates on Deacon Williams?”


    Recently, as Hugh meticulously examined the ounts, he unearthed a plethora of loopholes,


    particrly in the ounts associated with Deacon. To his utter disbelief, he discovered that Deacon


    had withdrawn a staggering 20 million dors loan from their underground bank


    That’s such a massive sum of money!


    As there was no news of Deacon, it could only mean one thing: Hugh’s hope of recovering the funds


    was fading away.


    Deacon had yed him!


    Standing beside Hugh were four of his trusted subordinates. Each possessed formidable strength and


    sharp intellect, making them invaluable assets to Hugh’s operations.


    At this moment, their faces were grim, and their silence indicated the severity of the uruation.


    Having shared a good and close bond with Deacon, they directly approved his loans on a few


    asions. Now that Deacon had seemingly vanished with the money, the responsibility fell on their


    shoulders. Under Hugh’s scrutinizing pure, the pressure on the men untensified, leaving them


    paralyzed with fear and unable to speak


    “Ben, you were the closest to Deacon. Tell me, where is he?” Hugh asked, has sy stare piercing


    through the young man.


    there will be news soon.”


    As words left his lips, Ben could not help but curse at Deacon. The rage boiling in him made hirn


    entertain thoughts of seeking vengeance.


    Just then, Hugh’s phone rang. interrupting the heavy silence. His face darkened further upon seeing


    the caller ID. In a rage. Hugh mmed his fist on the table, shattering it into countless fragments. His


    eyes burned with anger as he muttered through gritted teeth, “Bastard””


    “Mr. Hackbart, what’s wrong? Ben asked hurriedly.


    “You don’t have to worry about me,” Hugh growled, his voiceced with menace “Remember, if you


    can’t find Deacon today. I’ll feed you to the fish!”


    Hugh’s gaze turned icy as he rose from his seat andmanded, “Prepare the car We’re heading to


    Twelve High School” Someone had audaciouslyid a hand on his woman! How dare they!


    He wanted nothing more than to confront the person who had daredy a hand on has woman. With a


    burning fury in his heart, he resolved to personally seek out this bastard and deliver a swift and ruthless


    retribution before disposing of their body in the river


    Ben swiftly grabbed his phone and wasted no time arranging a car for Hugh.


    At that moment, a call interrupted the tense atmosphere. Ben turned his attention to the phone. The


    caller reported, “Ben good news. We have finally discovered Deacon’s whereabouts”


    Ben’s eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope. He looked up at Hugh, who was about to leave for Twelve


    High School, and eximed, “Mr. Hackbart, we have found Deacon’s whereabouts!”


    “Where is he Deacon asked.


    “A fishing vige, Ben reported.


    “Alright, take me to the fishing vige!” Hugh’s voice was filled with icy determination as he stared


    ahead with a piercing gaze.


    “Mr. Hackbart, aren’t you nning to the Twelve High School John questioned.


    “Deacon’s matter takes precedence, Hugh answered in a cold, determined tone.


    He had ced immense trust in Deacon, entrusting him with a substantial amount of money. Yet,


    Deacon had betrayed has trust and absconded with the funds. It felt like a double betrayal, both on a


    personal and financial level.


    What Hugh hated the most was betrayal!


    Therefore, he feltpelled to take matters into his own hands and seek revenge on Deacon However,


    the primary objective was not only to seek justice but also to retrieve the stolen funds.


    As for Suranne, Hugh believed there would be ample opportunity to help her in the future


    John, Ben, and the others dared not utter another word. They followed Hugh’s lead, swiftly setting off


    toward the fishing vige.


    They, too, harbored a burning rage within their hearts and were eager to unleash their fury upon


    Deacon. However, upon reaching the fishing vige, the group was met with a shocking sight that left


    them speechless.


    What appeared in front of them was not Deacon himself but a skeleton.


    An iplete skeleton!


    “This is Deacon Williams?” Hugh asked, his voice turned cold as he locked his eyes on the fishermen


    and his right-hand man,


    Ben.


    Ben shot a nce at his subordinates, and his eyes filled with a sense of urgency. “Are you absolutely


    certain this is Deacon Williams?’ he demanded.


    Fear gripped the subordinate’s eyes as he spoke with a trembling voice, “This iplete skeleton was


    found by local fishermen in the sea. They discovered a token on the skeleton that had information


    about Deacon Williams, so they notified


    “I’ve already contacted DNA agencies, and after conducting a DNAparison, it has been confirmed


    that this skeleton is indeed the body of Deacon Williams.”


    Then, the subordinate handed Hugh the broken token and the appraisal agency’s results.


    Hugh Croydon nced at the items, confirming that the broken token indeed belonged to Deacon. It


    was the same token they had obtained from the church before.


    Hugh’s eyes turned icy cold as he demanded, “Who is responsible for Deacon’s death?”


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