Chapter 875

As night fell in Lerthi Town, the houses made of piled clay were engulfed in darkness, illuminated only by the moon hanging high in the sky. Soon, the clock struck 1:00 am. After confirming through his telescope that the coast was clear, the black hand emerged from hiding and stealthily infiltrated the adobe house where Xavier and Betty lived. Having meticulously surveyed the surroundings in the preceding days, he swiftly located their bedroom. Using specialized tools, he deftly pried open the door and slipped inside. "Who's there?" the man in the bed startled awake. Ignoring his question, the black hand swiftly advanced, closing in with determined steps. He covered the man's mouth and pressed a sharp blade against the woman's neck with his other hand. "Xavier and Betty, I've been hired to bring you back. Come with me, and you won't be harmed," the black hand declared in a low, menacing tone. "You call this an invitation?" remarked the man sarcastically, eyeing the knife pressed