...
Logan and R7CKY were both taken aback by how quickly Logan could process information and piece together the puzzle in such a short span. It was clear his thought process was incredibly logical and sharp. Furrowing their brows, they acknowledged, "It's very likely. That's probably why Yvan didn't want you stepping out, sending us to keep an eye on you guys."
"If it's related to me." Matilda stepped forward, her determination palpable. "If Chloe got dragged into this mess because of me, I have no right to just sit here and hide under your protection!"
Yvan, Logan, these two men she was still getting to know, and Godfrey, had all come together to form a protective circle around her. But if the root of all the tragedy included her, how could she shamelessly wait for others to come to her rescue?
Matilda locked eyes with Logan. "Let's head to the Plum Resort."
"Mom."
Logan stood in front of Matilda, hesitant. "Mr. Boyd specifically told me not to let you out..."
The conclusion was glaringly obvious.
Matilda must be involved for Yvan to have his own son watch over her!
Seeing Logan's face, so reminiscent of Yvan’s, she softly said, "Logan, I know you want to protect me. But I'm not the type to sit idly by."
R7CKY and Ventus fell silent. If it was related to Matilda, it could very well involve the Jungle Union...
The Jungle Union... They still had unfinished business with them.
"Let's go."
R7CKY reached for Matilda's hand. "We'll take you."
"Master!"
Logan, worried, called out again, "Mr. Boyd said—"
He was shocked and immediately called Yvan, "Something's wrong, Yvan! Matilda might have realized something's up, she's probably headed your way!"
Yvan was startled by the call, having just arrived at Plum Resort. As soon as he stepped out of the car, a red laser pointed straight at his forehead.
The laser sight of a sniper rifle.
Yvan calmly said, "Do whatever it takes to stop them," and hung up, tossing his phone onto the ground with a smirk, raising his hands in surrender.
"Mr. Boyd is quite sensible after all."
The doors to the Plum Resort slowly opened, and a man with a gun in hand stepped out. His fair face was twisted with a ferocious intent to kill, barrel aimed at Yvan's head.
"Not scared?"
Facing Yvan's nonchalant smile, Chad was infuriated. "How can you still smile at a time like this?!"
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