Chapter 285
Chapter 286
The next morning, Marcus was already awake and preparing to leave. He quietly gathered his things when Julia, who was also awake, looked toward him.
“Marcus, I have something to tell you p>
He turned around. “I already told the police to release Steve,” Julia said. “Just as Grandfather wished p>
Marcus nodded calmly. “Whatever your wish is, it’s okay p>
Julia smiled faintly before becoming serious again.
“Remember, Marcus, if you ever need anything, I’m always here.
Marcus scoffed lightly. “Okay p>
He picked up his things and made his way toward the door.
Ms. Leah was still in the room, and she was already awake as well. She watched Marcus with a displeased
expression.
“I don’t understand how you always manage to get away with things,” she said. “And somehow, every man who enters Julia’s life turns out to be fucked up, except you p>
Marcus stopped briefly and looked at her.
“Ms. Leah, I love your daughter. I would never do anything to jeopardize her career p>
He paused. “That trending video won’t do that either p>
Before Ms. Leah could say anything else, Marcus walked away.
He left the building and made his way back to Natalie’s place.
When Marcus finally arrived, he was surprised by what he saw.
Rosa was moving around the room frantically, scattering things everywhere. Bags had been opened, clothes were lying across the furniture, and several belongings had been pulled out of her luggage.
She was searching desperately for something. Marcus looked at Natalie.
Natalie simply shrugged.
“I have no idea what she’s looking for p>
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Before Marcus could ask, the girls noticed him.
“Uncle Marcus p>
Olive and Amara rushed toward him.
Marcus smiled and caught them as they reached him.
Rosa finally noticed him as well. She quickly stood upright.
“Marcus p>
He looked at the mess around the room.
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“What happened? What are you looking for p>
Rosa sighed heavily. “My chip. j just developed a new chip. It’s extremely important. That’s essentially what Mr. Kingsley is after p>
Her expression became more anxious.
“It took me years to develop it. It’s practically my entire career. But when we were rushing out of the house, I think I left it behind p>
Marcus’s expression became serious.
“You think it’s still there p>
Rosa nodded, “Yes, I remember now, I didn’t bring it along” Then she added, “I have to go back and take it p>
Marcus stated, “You know it won’t be save, tell me where is it, I can go and bring it p>
Rosa nodded, “Is it in my encrypted drawer, it will need my fingerprints, I have to go p>
After Marcus thought it through, He stated, “Then, let’s go together p>
Rosa wanted to say no, but Marcus had already made up his mind. She hesitated for a moment before finally nodding, realizing there was no point arguing with him.
“I’m sorry for disturbing you again,” Rosa said quietly.
Natalie stepped forward and smiled. “Okay, I’ll look after the girls while you two are gone. Just be careful.” Olive and Amara immediately nodded, while Rosa picked up her things and followed Marcus toward the door.
“Be careful,” Natalie called after them. Marcus glanced back and nodded before leaving with Rosa.
They reached Hamilton very late in the night, they were very quiet as they parked in front of Rosa’s house. The front door stood slightly open.
Marcus felt it at once. Someone had been here. He looked around.
Rosa stepped inside first, then froze. The room was in shambles. Drawers were pulled out, shelves overturned, wires and tools scattered across the floor. Her breath hitched and panic rushed into her voice.
“Oh…My chip p>
She spun and ran for the back hallway, toward her workroom. Marcus followed fast, already tense.
She shoved the door open.
She barely had time to gasp before she stumbled back, her hand raised in shock. A cold metal barrel pressed against her temple.
“Don’t move p>
The man pointing the gun at her was Llona.
Mr. Kingsley’s hound.
Marcus lifted his gaze slowly, measuring the room and every angle.
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Llona smiled thinly. “I know you come back here. I told you Mr. Kingsley never forgives. You can run as far as you want. He will always find you p>
Rosa swallowed hard. “Llona… please p>
“Quiet,” Llona snapped, tightening his grip. Then he looked back at Marcus. “One step and I blow her head off”
Marcus exhaled slowly. “Be careful with that gun and lower it p>
Llona laughed. “You really think I’m scared of you because you beat a few men last time. This is different p>
The door behind Marcus burst open. Footsteps filled the room as several men poured in, spreading out and boxing him in. Llona motioned once and they rushed him together. They were like 200 of them!. Fighting them would be so messy p>
Marcus let them grab him, let them force his arms down.
Llona watched closely, then smirked. “Good choice. Mr. Kingsley would like a word with you.
Marcus said nothing. His eyes were cold and focused. Maybe this meeting was exactly what he needed. With this meeting, he envisioned that he could use the opportunity to see who Mr. Kingsley was physically, and maybe even
killed him.
Llona snapped her fingers again. One of the men stepped forward with a syringe, the liquid inside glinting under the light.
Rosa screamed. “Marcus p>
He turned his head just enough to see her face. “It’s fine,” he said quietly.
The needle plunged into his neck.
The world tilted. Everything becomes blurry.
“Marcus!” Rosa cried as his knees buckled.
His vision went dark and his body hit the floor
Thud!
The last thing he heard was Rosa calling his name as they dragged her away.
A dull ringing filled Marcus’s head.
Dong. He groaned and tried to open his eyes. They felt heavy, like someone had poured lead into them. He forced them anyway.
Everything was blurry before. Until it started becoming clearer.
He sucked in a breath and found out he was bound. Not with rope, but with something like a handcuff, in his wrist only.
His hands were locked together behind him, clamped.
He twisted his wrists and pulled hard. Nothing moved. It was solid. Too solid.
“what the heck is this”
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He strained again, muscles tightening, veins standing out. The cuffs did not even tremble.
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