Ignoring him, Nathaniel turned to me and said, “Let’s go and have breakfast.”
Just as he spoke, he calmly walked past Lucas’ gun barrel and headed toward the dining room.
In the end, Lucas didn’t fire.
Only then, did I follow and sit at the dining table with him.
Something must have happened for both of them to come by. Therefore, I made sure not to miss any crucial information at this point in time.
The moment I took my seat, Lucas ranted, “F*ck, all of our men have been captured and this is entirely her fault! If not for her disallowing us to carry guns, our men wouldn’t have been defeated. Da*n it, I demand you do something about this!”
Nathaniel calmly glanced at him before turning his attention to the breakfast that was served. After laying his napkin, he picked up his fork and knife and began eating leisurely.
After swallowing his first mouthful, he continued cutting through his food and explained, “Without lifting a finger, they were easily arrested by the police and had their weapons taken away. No one was hurt throughout. Given how the enemy was defeated without a fight, your daughter has demonstrated how exceptional she is.”
Stunned by his words, I recalled what happened at the club the other day. All I had wanted was for the thugs to dress in suits on the account of the club’s reputation. However, I wasn’t aware that Summer had such a massive plan up her sleeve.
After all, I had assumed that she had changed. Evidently, she was also using her own way to defeat these men, just like Anthony.
“Did you hear me?” Lucas exploded, brandishing his gun. “Listen to me, okay? I don’t care who is the one behind this, I just want both of you to rescue my men!”
“I have no time to be bothered with your affairs.” Nathaniel lowered his gaze to express his annoyance.
Outraged by Nathaniel’s response, Lucas was about to take action but was quickly interrupted by Quince, who had been silent throughout. “Mr. Hall, do you mean that whatever Summer does, it has nothing to do with you? In that case, we no longer need your permission to do anything we want with her?”
Are they going to harm Summer?
Just when I was about to stop them by reflex, Nathaniel answered nonchalantly, “Do what you want.”
His tone sounded as if Summer was someone irrelevant to him.
She might be so from his perspective, but not mine.
I waved my hands at Quince and Lucas at once. “No, he doesn’t mean that. Whatever Summer did, we will take responsibility. I will take responsibility, so don’t you dare do anything to harm her!”
Unfortunately, Quince ignored me and waited for an answer from Nathaniel instead. When he didn’t get a response, his expression darkened. He then raised his gun and hissed, “Nathaniel, you had better prepare to live with the consequences of your decision!”
After a brief pause, he added, “Let’s go!”
With that, he hurriedly left with Lucas.
Given that Nathaniel didn’t want to get involved, he naturally wouldn’t want to protect Summer. Even if just the two of them sought Summer out for revenge, it would pose an overwhelming threat to her, as these men were skilled assassins.
Therefore, Summer was no longer safe the moment both of them left.
When I darted out to stop them, they had already disappeared by the time I left the dining hall.
Given how furious they were, it was likely that they were already on their way to get Summer. Seized by rage, I roared at Nathaniel, “Have you gone mad? Why did you have to tell them that? Even if you don’t want to protect Summer, can’t you delay them with some excuse on my account? By saying what you said, Summer will die. Do you know that?”
“It has nothing to do with me.” Nathaniel continued eating indifferently as if nothing had happened. “Trying to understand you is difficult enough, and I have no interest in other women.”
“You!” I was rendered speechless when I realized it was pointless to reason with him.
Without any time to think it through, I grabbed my bag and rushed toward the club.
On my way, I prayed that Quince and Lucas were terrible drivers so that I could beat them in getting there.
Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on my side, as I was held up by three traffic lights consecutively. By the time I reached the club, one hour had passed.
Sitting in the car, I was already looking around anxiously before I arrived at the entrance.
Since it was out of business hours, there was only a couple of staff coming in and out of the club. Moreover, it didn’t look like anything had happened.
With no time to waste, I stopped opposite the club, alighted, and prepared to walk in.
On my way there, I tried to call Summer but couldn’t get through. I wasn’t sure if it was just engaged, or she had changed her number. No matter what it was, I had to get to her as soon as possible.
Just when I was halfway across the street, I saw Summer coming out of the lobby with Jared beside her.
Didn’t he already leave? Since when did he come back?
Nevertheless, there was no time for me to think. All I wanted to do was to warn Summer. Hence, I yelled at the top of my voice, “Summer! Go back quickly!”
Due to how far I was, Summer turned around when she heard my voice but didn’t back away.
At the same time, one of the many cars parked in front of the club opened its doors.
Quince and Lucas suddenly appeared and aimed their guns at the club entrance.
“Run! Run!” I yelled, ignoring the passing cars.
The very next moment, their guns rattled away.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Quince and Lucas unleashed a hail of bullets in Summer’s direction.
Just when my heart sank, Jared moved in front of Summer to shield her. In the blink of an eye, four to five bullets were peppered into his chest.
Many of the staff who happened to be around were also hit.
At the same time, a group of men in military uniform appeared out of nowhere and began firing.
Assailed by the fire, Quince and Lucas were shot and collapsed onto the ground in a pool of blood.
Before I could react, the piercing sound of a car honk grew increasingly loud in my ears.
The moment I turned, I saw a black sedan right in front of my eyes.
The next second, someone appeared from behind and pushed me to the ground.
With my head still spinning, I opened my eyes to be greeted by the sight of Anthony.
Before both of us could catch our breath, the car had already passed us by.
All that was left were the screams from the club.
The gun battle just now had caused quite a commotion. When the bystanders saw that the army had the situation under control, they surged ahead and formed a crowd in front of the club.
Meanwhile, Anthony helped me up and escorted me toward the crowd.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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