Chapter 26

The surveillance system was crystal clear, and every move in VIP Room 9 was on display.

As the owner of the bar, Noella had reserved a booth in the beginning just for herself, a special spot where she could keep an eye on all the private booths!

Only she could unlock this surveillance haven! She had personally tweaked the cameras to catch every little detail, even in the darkest corners. Everything Toxic Monarch and Thorpe did was under her watchful eye.

Palmer frowned slightly, pointing at the screen where Thorpe was holding a briefcase full of greenbacks. “They seriously think they can deal here?”

“Looks like it.”

“Call the police. If they manage to trade, who knows how many families will suffer.”

Noella nodded, “Already on it. Sent the video feed straight to the international drug enforcement.”

Palmer looked surprised.

“You’re in touch with international drug enforcement?”

“Crossed paths with them about three years ago on a gig in Northstone.”

Palmer’s pupils contracted; he was also in Northstone three years back!

“Did you save someone in Northstone?”

“I’ve saved plenty of people.”

Noella’s brow furrowed ever so slightly, her gaze shining brightly in the dim light, and for a moment, Palmer recalled the time he nearly tumbled off a cliff, when a masked girl reached out

to him!

That girl had eyes just like these!

So it was her!

Noella’s attention returned to the monitors, her gaze falling on Beckett lurking in a corner downstairs.

Why on earth was his brother here?

She said to Palmer, “Let’s split up. You take the third floor; there’s another drug lord meet–up there. I’ll check downstairs.”

Palmer grabbed Noella’s wrist, his handsome face filled with concern. “Be careful. I’ll give you a ride home later.”

“Sure.”

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At the booth, Beckett and the suit across from him were toasting and having a blast.

Noella squeezed through the crowd, finding Erek lost in the dance. “There are a few bombs on the second floor. Get someone to defuse them.”

“Whoa, boss! You’re like everywhere…ugh, and now, just five minutes into my jam, I gotta go play bomb squad? This job’s killing my buzz!”

get on it. You’ve got thirty

in command of the Obelisk Organization, was pretty top–notch in the bomb defusal department. Ever since Noella handed his

You’re not giving

are twenty–three of

Erek was dumbfounded.

you nuts? With that many bombs, if they go off, not just the

to defuse twenty–three bombs in thirty

one, and it will cost you a year’s salary.”

A whole year!

bosses are blood–sucking capitalists, aren’t

dared not speak out!

Noella. “Noella? What

“Beckett.”

outside, protecting her from the

little sis Noella. Noella, this is

it sparkled and poured Noella a glass

you tell me you were

“Just hanging out.”

flash of that smug Milford face crossed

got a friend upstairs.”

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Milford. Beckett let out

can’t have fun, but folks outside can be dangerous. Next time, give me a heads up, or just bring any of the guys along. Don’t go out

wanted to tell Beckett that she was eighteen, not eight, but faced with Beckett’s concerned and tender look, and the palpable care, Noella’s heart

will do, Beckett.”

ignored all this while, was

ruthless oil tycoon, the negotiation expert with deals

getting late. I’ll

friend said he’d

stroked Noella’s

and smiled sweetly at Beckett. “Beckett. my friend’s here.

but didn’t want to overstep and upset Noella. After a long list of

jaw nearly hit the

now gone, replaced with

Tranquility City Rosenberg family, I want them bankrupt within a month. Make it a big scene; I want everyone

Schnabel family’s eyes, wasn’t worth

that Beckett even bothered was a testament to the allure of the tens of thousands of marketing accounts

their downfall had Beckett’s attention.

assured, Mr. Schnabel.”

video you sent. This time we’ll definitely

Noella’s help, their numerous drug busts had been

from Erek; all bombs were

few police officers and shot

19-03

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on the fourth floor st

IGot it!)

speakers started

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