Chapter 1698

Nicola explained, "Charles is well aware of Sylvia's hatred toward me. If I die here today, even if he can't find my body, he will never let Sylvia off the hook. I'm pretty sure that Sylvia will die a death far worse than mine!" Brett tightened his grip on the knife. Nicola's words hit the mark. Their biggest mistake that day was letting Nicola answer Charles' call. Charles would undoubtedly know that her disappearance wasn't an accident. However, Sylvia was under Silas' protection, so it might not be easy for Charles to deal with her. With this in mind, Brett steeled himself and prepared to bring the knife down on Nicola's leg. Before he could do it, the knife slipped from his hand and clattered heavily on the ground. Just as he reached for it again, Brandon arrived with a swarm of bodyguards. They swiftly overpowered Brett and his men, pinning them to the ground. Fists and kicks rained down on the men until they were too hurt to even move a finger. Charles rushed forward and p