Chapter 198
Hugh Croydon’s gaze locked onto the skeletal remains of Deacon Williams, and his eyes were
cold.
Deacon, the man who had absconded with his money, was now dead, and the stolen funds had
vanished into thin air.
Furthermore, Deacon had met a horrible fate, his life mercilessly extinguished and his body
discarded at the depths of the sea. Such a disposal method had be Hugh’s signature
approach over the years.
The one responsible for Deacon’s death was undoubtedly seeking to provoke him!
Therefore, Hugh was determined to find the person who killed Deacon, tear them apart, and reim
his stolen money
“Understood. Illunch an immediate investigation,” Ben nodded decisively, swiftly giving orders to
his subordinates to initiate a thorough investigation.
Just as Hugh was about to depart from the vige, his phone rang again. It was Suranne. She cried
in distress. “Mr. Croydon. why arent you here yet? I’m getting bullied.
Upon hearing Suranne’s distress. Hugh’s gaze grew frostier.
Deacon was murdered, his money was stolen, and now, his woman. Suranne, was being mistreated
by others. Nothing seemed to be going well, and these fueled Hugh’s growing frustration and anger
With a cold gaze, hemanded, “Sam, go to Twelve High School and deal with the situation”
Sam had a sinister appearance, with a triangr face and cold, snake-like eyes. He exuded an aura
of darkness akin to a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, sending shivers down one’s spine
Moreover, he wore a peculiar triangr viper earring, which added an eerie touch to his overall
appearance, making turn all the more unsettling
“Alright, leave it to me. Sam nodded briskly Without wasting a moment, he swiftly turned and left the
scene.
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Watching Sam’s departure, John, Ben, and the others exchanged knowing nces, a subtle smirk
of satisfaction passing between them.
“If Sam gets involved, the person who dared to attack Suranite will regret it.” John snickered.
“Indeed, that person will suffer a fate worse than death,” Ben agreed with a nod
Sam, known as Sam Davies, was a skilled fighter and a renowned poison expert in their group. His
expertise in handling snakes and his unmatched knowledge of venom made him a feared
opponent.
Anyone unfortunate enough to fall victim to his snake venom would suffer an unimaginably cruel
and agonizing fate, being formented to death in the most harrowing manner
In their group. Sam was the most formidable
With his deadly skills and expertise. Sam’s attarks were almost always fatal.
“Don’t waste any more time Contact Toby immediately. I need to find out who killed Deacon today!
Hugh ordered coldly.
Toby, an experienced forensic doctor, was one of Hugh’s trusted subordinates. With his expertise.
Toby could uncover crucial clues from Deacon’s skeleton. Hugh was fully confident in Toby’s
abilities and knew he would leave no stone unturned in this investigation.
Deacon, his subordinate, held a crucial position within the organization, overseeing specific
business operations and managing key aspects of the industrial chain.
With the demise of Deacon. Hugh realized that he had lost not only valuable foreign contacts but
also a significant portion of his business and a substantial amount of money.
Fury consumed him to the point where he was filled with an overwhelming desire to take someone’s
life.
Upon receiving the order. John wasted no time and swiftly contacted Toby.
At a barbecue stall tucked behind Twelve High School, Han. Mia, and Noah sat together,
relishing their supper
Mia’s gaze darted anxiously between her te of food and the screen of her phone, her face
contorted with frustration and
Worry
Mia’s gaze darted anxiously between her te of food and the screen of her phone, and her face
contorted with frustration and worry. The mention of Hugh’s name seemed to have cast a dark cloud
over her rtionships, leaving her feeling isted
At this critical moment, even Gregory whom she had met in the entertainment industry, had blocked
her
This sudden realization of the fickleness of human nature hat her like a tidal wave, causing Mia to
feel downcast.
Noticing Mia’s sadness, Han spoke with unwavering confidence, “Don’t worry. As long as I’m
here, no one can harm you”
Mia nodded, although her expression remained deeply troubled.
All these years, she had leveraged her status as a prominent entertainer to assist her rtives and
friends. She had resolved their troubles, even going as far as to sh with specific individuals in the
industry on her loved one’s behalf.
When she found herself in dire straits, these individuals disyed such ingratitude, going as far as
to turn their backs on her and sever ties.
This inflicted a deep wound upon her tender heart.
Han’s voice remained steady as he shared his insight. “Given Hugh’s immense fame and
strength, you will have to find someone of the same status as him or someone with a higher status
than him.
“If you look for anyone else, you are harming them”
He could sense Mia Schmidt’s desperate attempts to seek help, only to be rejected by those she
reached out to. The disappointment and heartbreak were evident on her face.
That was why he spoke tofort her
“I understand that, but I still feel ufortable. Mia pouted, wearing a visibly unhappy expression.
If those people did not want to help, so be it. They could pretend to be helpless and assure her that
they would be there shortly, even if it meant lying to her.
However, they chose to block her, and this made her upset.
At that moment. Suranne stood up, her face filled with anger. She pointed at them and issued a
chilling threat, “How dare you continue eating here? You’re truly arrogant. Let me make it clear, Mr.
Croydon will be here soon. And when Mr. Croydon arrives, you’ll be in deep trouble!
“Mia Schmidt, you bitch. When Mr Croydon arrives, I’ll get him to destroy you and kick you out of
the production team”
Suranne’s teeth clenched tightly as she shot Mia and Han a fierce re.
If looks could kill, they would have been torn to shreds by her furious gaze.
Just moments ago, while Han and the others were enjoying their meal, Suranne had already
reached out to Hugh for help once again. She was confident that it wouldn’t be long before Hugh
arrived with his entourage.
“I must say, your beauty is deceiving. Behind that charming facade lies a venomous nature. Noah
commented with a deep
voice
“Someone who sells their body for temporary glory and money has a twisted heart. It’s no surprise
that she’s capable of such Viciousness, Han remarked.
“What does it have to do with you? You poor people, lowlymoners. What right do you have to
criticize me? When Mr. Croydon arrives. I’ll make sure to destroy you!” Suranne retorted
Mia took out her phone and began recording the heated exchange. With a sly smile, she challenged
Suranne, “Suranne, I’ve captured this entire scene on video. Care to guess what will happen when
this goes viral? I wonder if it will make you even more popr?”
“Bastard! Mia, you despicable witch! Give me that phone!” Suranne’s expression contorted with
rage as she lunged toward Mia, snatching the phone from her hands.
Before Suranne could pounce on Mia, Han swiftly intercepted her with a powerful kick, sending
her flying through the air Suranne crashed to the ground,nding on her back with a thud. Agony
radiated from her spine, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.
She parted her lips, ready to utter words, yet an unexpected sweetness coated her throat, forcing
her to expel a mouthful of blood.
In that very instant, an indescribable agony pierced through her core, rendering Suranne utterly
speechless. Copsing onto the ground, Suranne struggled to catch her breath.
“You’re buzzing around like a pesky fly!” Han remarked icily as he took a sip of his beer. “Remain
grounded, don’t get up”
Mia’s eyes widened in disbelief as she gazed at Han. “Han, aren’t you being excessively
brutal to a woman?”.
“This kind of woman deserves to be beaten!” Noah said.
Han nodded, his expression firm. “Someone like her deserves a good thrashing for her reckless
words.”
Noah’s face contorted with a sudden realization, and he hastened to rify, “However, Muni, please
don’t misunderstand. Han isn’t inherently violent. It’s just that this particr woman deserves the
punishment she receives.
“Besides, this woman incessantly burls derogatory insults at you. Han is simply defending your
honor.”
Upon hearing Noah’s exnation, Mia covertly nodded, a subtle warmth blossoming within her.
She realized that Han hade to her defense, so he had taken it upon himself to teach
Suranne a lesson
At that very moment, a sinister ck snake emerged from a distance, its serpentine form
resembling a bolt of dark lightning Swiftly, it slithered onto Mia’s calf before sinking ts tangs into her
flesh
Mia let out a piercing scream and hastily rose to her feet Trembling with fear, her eyes widened at
the sight of the venomous serpent coiling around her leg, prompting her to cry out, “Snake” A
snake?”
Overwhelmed by terror, she jumped on the spot, desperately attempting to shake off the snake’s
clinging presence.
Yet her efforts proved futile as the snake remained tightly coiled around her call, impervious to her
attempts to shake it off.
“A snake”” Noah murmured, his expression morphed into one of concern as he swiftly rose from his
seat to lend a hand to
Mia
Han stood up, his brows knitting together in a thoughtful frown. “In a bustling city like this, why
would there be poisonous snakes” he pondered.
Just as they rose, two venomous snakes descended from the sky with lightning speed,unching
themselves directly at the faces of Han and Noah