FakeNovelChapter 291
The Dragonshade Society wanted to eliminate the possibility that Riley might one day kill them. So, they decided
to take her out first.
The thought filledwith rage. The Dragonshade Society was just awful! How could they go after a child over
something that might never even happen?
Just then, Quintus walked over. "Mr. White, | need to talk to you."
| arched an eyebrow and followed him to a quiet spot.
Quintus wasn't the type to talk much. If he had something to say, it was bound to be important.
As expected, his words floored me. He said, "I just got a call from a friend in the underworld. Apparently, The
Dragonshade Society pulled sstrings with sbig shots and got those two off the hook. So, they're about
to walk free."
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| said in disbelief, "Sure, we didn't obtain enough evidence to convict them. But shouldn't they at least be held
for a day during the investigation? How could they just be released like that?"
Quintus sighed. "It looks like The Dragonshade Society pulled out all the stops for those two."
I was at a loss for words.
Those two men were practically nobodies, yet The Dragonshade Society went to great lengths for them. That
could only mean one thing-they must know something big. If that secret ever got out, it would cost them dearly.
The thought madenarrow my eyes.
If that were really the case, | wouldn't mind letting them go. In fact, this might even work out in my favor.
The phone rang shortly after | got back. With that, those two kidnappers were released without charges.
Lynn's eyes widened at the sight. She held onto Riley and snarled. "How could you just let them leave like that?
You're being so irresponsible!"
| didn't want her to make things worse. So | pulled her into an empty office and tried to explain.
After | finished, Lynn's face went
pale. She muttered despairingly, t must have been Hugo Dalton! He's the current leader of the Dragonshade
Society, but he's a maniac!"
She shook with fear at the mention of Hugo.
| didn't know who Hugo was, but | could tell he would be troublesome. After all, he could kill Elijah and ended up
leading The Dragonshade Society!
| reassured her, "Don't worry. I'll protect you."
However, Lynn just shota cold look. It was clear she still held a grudge and didn't believe me.
| had nothing to say. If | were to tell her that | was the second heir of the White family from Gothville, she would
probably take it out on me.
As we stepped outside, we spotted Mark, who had been released without charge.
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| called out to him. "Hey, wait up." walked
"Thaner to him and said,
for saving Riley. I'll give
you
ten thousand dollars as a token of appreciation."
"There's no need for that," Mark replied firmly.
With a righteous look, he said, "I didn't save her for the money. Even if she were poor and couldn't givea
dime, I'd still save her. But when you offermoney, it feels like you're looking down on me!"
His words caughtoff guard, makingfeel like he was the hero and | was the villain.
| chuckled. "If you're so righteous, then why are you working for Maximus? Last night, you even helped him bully
Lynn. Where was your sense of justice then?"
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