Chapter 29

Fireworks seemed to have exploded in Felicia's mind! She had indeed said that! But how did Stephan know? She had been using his name to intimidate the criminals, and if he got mad, he could simply abandon her in this desolate place to fend for herself, ensuring she'd never live to see another day. Felicia shivered, momentarily at a loss for how to smooth things over. Fortunately, the chaotic situation didn't require her to respond. The gang of criminals intended to go down fighting, but they had to be capable of doing so! Stephan's subordinates were few but highly trained, each one worth a hundred of the criminals. Under such overwhelming force, there was no doubt the last criminal fell, defeated. One of Stephan's subordinates stepped forward, collecting the criminals' weapons and checking each one for signs of life. After confirming they were all incapacitated, he returned to report, "Mr. Russell, it's all taken care of." Stephan acknowledged him with a casual hum, his gaze shi