Chapter 206
Chapter 206:
Instantaneously sober, Liam nearly toppled off his seat. Recovering quickly, Liam shifted to a fawning demeanor, bowing and flattering Ashton.
“Mr. Baldwin, perfect timing! I was just singing praises of your heroic deeds p>
Liam’s stuttering brought a smile to Ashton’s face, but Liam sensed something ominous behind that smile. To him, Ashton’s grin hinted at darker intentions.
If Liam hadn’t guided the assassins to the cave that day, Ashton wouldn’t have found himself in peril.
Clearly, Ashton showing up now was about settling old scores.
Liam was on the verge of a mental breakdown. The ordeal had cost him a few loyal followers and exacerbated his injuries.
Thinking the danger had passed, he had finally come out of hiding, only to be found by Ashton before he could drink to his heart’s content.
“Mr. Baldwin, I had no choice that day. You were there; you saw everything. My men were killed or injured. I had to do what was necessary to survive!” Liam’s voice shook, stripped of its former confidence.
Ashton gestured for him to calm down. “Relax. I need your help. Are you available these days p>
Refusing Ashton was not an option for Liam.
He had seen Ashton effortlessly call in a special forces unit before.
Knowing Ashton’s formidable combat abilities, crossing him could spell doom for his entire gang.
Moreover, Liam noticed someone with Ashton—Charlie Arnold, CEO of Skyline Group.
Here was a man revered wherever he went, now trailing behind Ashton like a subordinate.
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Ashton’s connections were clearly more extensive than Liam had ever imagined.
Therefore, Liam would claim he was free no matter what. Liam nodded vigorously. “Free! Absolutely! Anything you need, just say the word. I’m all in p>
Pleased with Liam’s readiness, Ashton gave a slight nod and whispered his request. Then, he and Charlie took their leave.
The following day, after his classes were over, Ashton joined Rosalie at the construction site.
Despite the recent arrests of some gang members, the lingering fear of retaliation kept many workers from returning, causing delays.
Rosalie had anticipated this problem, but it still left her feeling helpless.
The crew had been short-staffed to begin with, and now, with even fewer hands, the timeline for the construction was uncertain.
While Rosalie and the project manager, Hector, were deep in discussion about the situation, Ashton noticed someone watching them from afar.
He quickly surmised that the Axe Gang might be planning something.
Clearing his throat, Ashton offered to recruit more workers for the project and told Rosalie to go home and look out for his message.