Chapter 370: In no time, Hoyt was left battered and bruised, barely able to stand.


    You… youll pay for this! Hoyt hissed through clenched teeth as he threw down a crumpled invitation and staggered away.


    Ken, having observed the chaos in silence, pulled out his phone and quickly sent a message to Sherman.


    Give him a lesson.


    Since Hoyt dared to provoke Ken and even touched his bottom line, he should be prepared for retaliation.


    Meanwhile, Hoyt sped away in his car, cursing under his breath, his anger bubbling over.


    A bunch of hicks, so uncouth and uneducated! Hoyt fumed, his anger rising like steam from a boiling pot.


    Especially after losing a tooth, his speech was slurred and painful.


    And the wounds from the broom sent sharp stings through his skin, adding insult to injury.


    When he finally managed to get Mny on the phone, his voice was cold, barely masking the fury simmering inside.


    Your tip paid off.


    Kens got a habit ofing around here, and Ive already got someone tailing him.


    Hoyts chest rose and fell as his rage bubbled just beneath the surface, unresolved and festering.


    If we manage to wreck him, Ill be the only one left to inherit the Lloyd empire.


    And trust me, I wont forget the part you yed in it.


    On the other end of the line, Mnys lips curled into a knowing smile.


    Rx, she purred.


    He wont be dancing for much longer.


    She was about to sweeten her tone and drop a few more honeyed words when suddenly, the ear-splitting screech of brakes echoed through the phone, followed by a sickening crash that made her jerk the phone away from her ear.


    Boom! It sounded like metal crushing against metal, followed by a wave of static crackling through the speaker.


    Then, nothing but silence.


    Hoyt? Hoyt, are you alright? Mny called out, her brow furrowing in concern.


    But there was no answer.


    Something had definitely gone wrong.


    While Mny was still holding the phone, the abrupt end of the call left her visibly shaken.


    Colton noticed her troubled expression and approached, his brow slightly furrowed.


    You seem upset.


    Is everything alright? No, its nothing, Mny replied, forcing a smile as she quickly hid her phone behind her, trying to mask the guilt in her eyes.


    Feigning nonchnce, she added, I was just talking to a friend, but the call got cut off suddenly.


    Im a bit concerned about him.


    Colton nodded, not giving it much thought.


    Maybe something urgent came up on his end.


    He didnt press further, but his gaze lingered on Mny, thoughtful andyered withplexity.


    Things have been pretty intensetely, and you seem worn out.


    I need to head to the Underground for some business, why dont youe along? Colton offered.


    Since returning from the auction, Colton couldnt shake the memory of Allison rejecting him, over and over.


    It stung his pride.


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    Message from Noa: Happy Sunday, lovely people! May your day be filled with peace, joy, and plenty of moments to enjoy.


    God bless you, and Noa wishes you all the best.


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