In the Lap of Luxury
Lap of Luxury Chapter 366

Chapter 366 Holding Darien Hostage

Grace’s voice was devoid of warmth, making Darlen involuntarily shiver. “M-Ms. Lewis, let’s talk things out. It’s a bit inappropriate to resort to using knives.”

However, Grace showed no mercy. She cut through his clothes with the small knife and held it against his bare skin.

“Talk about what? Those people who were treated like this by you before, did they have room for negotiation?”

“Release Darien, and we can spare your life,” someone shouted at Grace.

But she sneered and said to Darien, “Tell them to step back, or my hand might sl*p.”

Knowing that Grace wasn’t joking, Darien sternly said to his men, “What are you still standing there for? All of you, step back!”

The group of men looked at each other. Though they were unwilling, they dared not act recklessly. In the end, they could only step back.

Grace was now very close to Darien, close enough to see the pores on his skin. She squinted her eyes, suddenly understanding something.

“The last time we met, you used a disguise. This is your true face. Am I right?”

Darien had never expected Grace to figure it out and expose him.

He took a deep breath and said, “So what if I did? Ms. Lewis, even if you catch me today or kill

do you think it will be the end of it?

me,

“You’re thinking too simplistically. Those of us in this line of work make a living on the edge. There are layers of complexity behind this industry.

“Don’t blame me for not reminding you. Don’t mess with people you shouldn’t mess with.

When the time comes…

Darien stopped speaking at this point. He didn’t continue, but his words were a threat to Grace, both implicitly and explicitly.

Grace understood that very well.

But someone had to do this.

Even if she couldn’t completely cut off their operations, she had to do her best to prevent them from harming moré people.

“Ms. Lewis, what’s the use if you catch me in Pamore? Can Pamore’s laws control me? In the end, I’ll still be extradited back to Frenda. Can you guarantee that I won’t escape during that

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Darien laughed triumphantly and continued, “So, Ms. Lewis, rest assured. No one will come to save you, including this man next to you. He can’t save you either.”

“Oh, really? Shall we make a bet? Let’s bet on your life. How about that?”

At once, Darien became interested. “Bet my life? This is quite interesting. But Ms. Lewis, don’t forget whose territory you’re in now.”

Grace replied meaningfully, “You’re right, but have you ever thought about whose territory this really is?”

As soon as she finished speaking, all the lights in the room went out, causing chaos.

Before anyone could react, screams echoed in the air.

By now, Xander was already standing in front of Darien. He held the sharp knife and held it to Darien’s n*eck. “So? Do you still want your life?”

Darien was finally scared. His voice trembled as he spoke. “Yes, yes, yes.

“Stop it! All of you!” As he shouted, the scene fell silent. In this quiet space, no one spoke. Only shallow breaths could be heard.

Then, the lights in the room came back on. Everyone was stunned by the scene before them.

Xander had one hand gripping Darien’s head, and the other hand held a knife near his throat.

Meanwhile, Grace stood on the side, holding a small dagger against Darien’s abdomen.

“You said this knife was for cleaning my intestines. Why don’t you try it first to see if it’s sharp?”

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