Chapter 97
Chapter 97:
The pursuers in the two vans sped up, evidently trying to overtake Ashton.
He quickly realized they were indeed targeting him.
Curious about the identity of his pursuers and their intentions, Ashton realized he was completely outnumbered, and the vehicles were filled with potential dangers.
To avoid any risk, he decided to deny them the chance to get close.
With his exceptional driving skills, Ashton swiftly created a significant distance between himself and the chasing vehicles. Within a few miles on the mountain road, he had completely lost them.
“Shit! Can’t you drive any faster?” one of the gang members shouted.
“You promised we’d easily overtake a sports coupe with these modified vehicles. Why is he slipping away?” another complained.
“Enough!” the driver yelled back, pushing the accelerator to the floor. “Any faster and we’re off the cliff p>
As Ashton’s car vanished from sight, frustration erupted among the gang members.
Initially thrilled about the easy money from this job, they were now grappling with their premature celebration.
The job had abruptly ended before it truly began.
The gang members were frustrated but helpless.
They blamed the drivers, yet they all knew Ashton’s daring maneuvers made him almost impossible to catch. Watching their target disappear, the gang leader, Paul White, grudgingly contacted their employer, Phillip.
Once Phillip picked up, Paul cautiously said, “The man you targeted proved troublesome. We tried to intercept his vehicle, but we couldn’t keep up p>
Phillip, previously savoring his coffee and contemplating the advantages of his partnership with Fraser, felt his mood darken at the news of the failure.
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This operation was pivotal for Phillip. It was meant to appease his grievances and garner favor with the Horton family.
Even if complications arose, he counted on Fraser’s support.
This deal was supposed to be foolproof, yet it was unraveling before his eyes.
Phillip had never anticipated such a deviation from his meticulous plan.
The men he employed at a steep cost had utterly failed to apprehend Ashton, rendering Phillip’s flawless scheme a complete fiasco.
Phillip was seething with fury, heedless of whom he was berating, and he began to deride the gang members sharply.
“Had you informed me that you were incapable of defeating Ashton in a fight despite your numbers, perhaps I would have been more understanding. But you didn’t even manage a scratch on him? What use are you, then? Such a trivial task and you failed p>
Paul, incensed by the insults yet aware of their failure, responded through clenched teeth, “I apologize. We weren’t ready this time, but we’ll correct that in the future. Just compensate us with half of what we agreed on p>
Phillip’s anger erupted into laughter. “The audacity to ask for payment? You expect half? Are you delusional?” As Phillip refused to pay, Paul’s voice chilled. “What are you implying, Phillip? We mobilized nearly thirty men. We tried, despite failing. If you’re going to be difficult, it’s not our fault if we come off as impolite p>
Phillip viewed the gang members as nothing but incompetent. Threats from them only amused him.
He taunted, “Consider yourself fortunate that I’m not demanding the deposit return. Do you really think you can intimidate someone like me? I’d like to see you try p>
After abruptly ending the call, Phillip rang Fraser to update him on the botched attempt.
Learning of Ashton’s escape, Fraser felt a mix of annoyance and amusement.
Now he understood why Ashton always managed to outmatch Phillip. That lawyer was useless. However, he kept these thoughts to himself, knowing Phillip still had a role in his schemes.
Affecting indifference, Fraser chuckled and reassured him, “It’s alright. Mistakes happen. We weren’t quite ready today, but there will be other chances. We’ll catch him next time p>
Seeing that Fraser wasn’t upset, Phillip heaved a sigh of relief.
As the conversation was about to end, Fraser mentioned casually, “Oh, and the Campbells are having a small gathering this weekend. Why don’t you bring your girlfriend along and join us p>
Fraser had ulterior motives for this invitation.
He speculated that Emalee, being Ashton’s former wife, could disrupt the evening and perhaps influence Rosalie’s feelings toward Ashton, potentially turning her affections away from him entirely.