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Even his name was given by Cornelius.
“I’ve been killing for most of my life. My hands are either red or black. I’m tired of it. From now on, I hope the Harper family can take the right path. I hope my grandson will have a bright future.”
Without Cornelius, there would be no Landon.
In an instant, he completely let go of all hatred.
He even silently prayed, hoping that Sylvia was mistaken and that Cornelius was still feeding the horses he raised at Harper Manor.
Noticing Landon’s prolonged silence, Sylvia finally played her last card.
“Haven’t you been investigating who killed your dad? Let me tell you. Your guess is right. It’s Preston. As long as you ensure my safety and let me leave the country, I can give you evidence that Preston murdered your dad.”
Landon closed his dark and cold eyes, feeling the pain in his body as if struck by thunder. “Where are you?”
After the fireworks show ended, Cyrus and Lauren walked side by side with the massive crowd toward the exit.
Although his profession had been rejected, Cyrus was not so fragile. He talked and smiled as if nothing had happened.
If they couldn’t be lovers, they could still be friends.
Being Lauren’s most trusted friend and protecting her by his side would also bring Cyrus happiness.
Angelina had also been quietly following not far behind them.
Recalling Landon’s pale face when he left, she knew that something bad must have happened, and it left her feeling extremely anxious.
Just then, Cyrus remembered how Lauren had stopped in front of a shop window full of dolls when they first entered. He thought she might find them inconvenient during the outing, so he thought of buying one for her before they left.
Right now, they happened to be at the entrance of the store, and the dolls were still there.
Cyrus’ eyes lit up. “Lauren, wait for me. I’ll be right back.”
“Okay.” Lauren nodded obediently.
Cyrus turned around and quickly walked toward the store.
As he took a few steps, he thought about Lauren’s social anxiety and how uncomfortable she would be without anyone by her side. Therefore, he gave up the idea of surprising her with the doll and decided to take her inside with him instead.
He wanted to see if there was anything else she might like. They seldom came here, so he wanted to buy more for her.
However, just as Cyrus turned around, Lauren was nowhere to be found.
“Lauren!” he shouted several times, but there was no response.
He was gone just for a few seconds.
A 22-year-old, able-bodied person who could talk and smile disappeared at the crowded store entrance just like that.
There wasn’t even a shout or a struggle.
Cyrus’ face instantly drained of color. He plunged into the crowd, his eyes burning red as he searched again and again for that fragile figure among the sea of people.
However, there was no trace of her. All were unfamiliar faces that made him feel scared.
Just as Cyrus was anxiously pulling out his phone, a call came in.
“Mr. Cyrus, Angelina here. I’ve been following behind you. I saw two men in black drugged Ms. Lauren and took her away. They acted very quickly and looked like professionals.
“I’m now following them toward the north side of the park. There’s an abandoned gate over there. They must be trying to take Ms. Lauren out from there. You need to hurry up.”
Got it.” Cyrus’ temples bulged, and he ran north.
The north of the amusement park was a forested area still in the planning and construction phase.
There wasn’t even a street lamp along the way.
Cyrus caught up with Angelina at the fastest speed. With his background as a police officer, his investigative skills were outstanding. He followed the trail and caught a glimpse of the two men carrying Lauren toward the north gate.
“Police! Stop right there! Put her down!” Cyrus roared, echoing throughout the forest.
The word “police” definitely had an impact. The two men paused briefly, then bolted away even faster.
“Fuck!” Cyrus cursed. At once, he reached for the stiff handle of the gun at his waist. “Run again, and I’ll shoot!”
But even so, it didn’t deter the two kidnappers. It was clear that they had strong backing.
“You’re a policeman. It’ll be troublesome if you shoot. We can catch up.”
As soon as Angelina finished speaking, a black figure blurred past, exuding a chilling presence. Where it was now stood a solitary figure, an unyielding wall of ice blocking their way.
“It’s you?” Cyrus and Angelina were both shocked.
The man before them was the same assassin who had severely injured Angelina during their last encounter and abducted Lauren.
Now, he was here again. Though he remained unmoved, his presence still sent chills down Angelina’s spine.
Meanwhile, Cyrus stared incredulously at Remy’s familiar yet unfamiliar face. He looked a lot like Damien.
“If you had fired and killed any of them, you might have had a chance to catch up. Unfortunately, you didn’t.”
Remy’s eyes were cold, and his hands were tucked into the pockets of his black leather jacket. His tone dripped with disdain toward Cyrus as he said, “That’s why I’ve always looked down on you police officers.
“Even with the power to punish evil, you still hesitate just to look out for yourselves. Now, you won’t catch up.”
“Who… are you?” Cyrus asked sternly. His forehead was covered in sweat.
“You’re about to die. There’s no point in knowing.” As Remy said that, a glint of coldness flashed in his eyes. He then suddenly moved, charging straight toward Cyrus.
“Angelina! Quickly go after them! Inform Lyse and Jeremy that Lauren is in danger!” Cyrus shouted at Angelina, narrowly avoiding a fierce punch from Remy.
Angelina nodded anxiously. Although she was worried about Cyrus’ safety, she wouldn’t catch the kidnappers if she joined the fight. Also, she couldn’t defeat this terrifying man. She would only be a hindrance.
So, splitting up was the only way they might have a chance.
However, as Angelina ran a few steps, another person wearing a black outfit and mask blocked her path.
Judging by the figure, it was a woman.
“Go to hell!” Angelina, desperate to save Lauren, felt a surge of anger.
While Cyrus and Remy were fighting intensely, she fought with the female assassin, who appeared out of nowhere.
Despite Angelina’s old injuries, she fought with all her might, attacking fiercely and swiftly. However, the assassin was very cunning, skillfully evading and using soft techniques to restrain Angelina’s ferocity.
Angelina’s eyes turned bloodshot. She pulled out a folding knife from her waist and stabbed the woman before her without hesitation.
To her surprise, the woman didn’t dodge. Instead, she took the blow head-on.
“Ugh!” She let out a painful whimper. The knife struck just below her collarbone.
Since it was dark, Angelina couldn’t see clearly. Otherwise, it could have been a fatal blow, possibly killing the woman on the spot.
Angelina’s pupils contracted sharply. “Why…”
She couldn’t believe that the woman couldn’t dodge it. And even if she couldn’t dodge, she wouldn’t be injured this severely.
“Hurry… to the abandoned old factory in the western suburbs… The person you’re looking for should have been taken there…”
The woman gasped for breath but pushed Angelina forcefully. “Hurry!”
Angelina stared at her weak yet determined eyes. After a nod, she got up and sprinted away.
Meanwhile, Cyrus was showing signs of fatigue in his fierce fight with Remy.
In all his years as a police officer, he had never encountered anyone who could fight like this man. He was like a killing machine with unmatched combat skills.
