NovelUpdateChapter 1017: Hackett stayed silent, studying Huey intently.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHuey patted his chest. "Man, that was terrifying. Bet you were scared too, huh?" Hackett didn't loosen his grip on the knife until Farley and the others burst through the door.
"We've been standing outside for a bit," Farley said with a frown. "Huey, are you sure it was Cedric who tried to hurt you?" Huey shot Hackett a glance before nodding. "Of course! Hackett would never hurt me. I saw it clearly-it was Cedric who knocked Hackett's hand away. I was left grasping at thin air. For a second, I thought I was done for." Farley's expression darkened. "If that's true, we can't just let it slide. We need to confront Cedric. He tried to kill you." Without another word, Farley and the others turned to leave.
Huey held up a hand. “Let it go. We don't have the advantage here. We barged into Elite Lux, looking for trouble. Cedric is obsessed with Daniela. Of course, he'd protect her." Farley clenched his jaw. "Defending her is one thing, but he couldn't just try to kill you." "Hackett, let's go confront Cedric!" Farley and the group dragged Hackett along with them.
Huey sat still, eyes locked on Hackett's retreating figure, catching the subtle movement as Hackett finally let go of whatever he'd been gripping in his pocket.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA few people lingered at the hospital entrance, awaiting the arrival of their driver.
Exclusive updates available gvlFarley glanced around at the group and suddenly asked, "Why isn't Marcus here today?" No sooner had he spoken than Hackett's eyes darted briefly, then he ventured, "Maybe he overslept or something?" Farley squinted skeptically. "No way. He's been buried in preparations for his daughter's wedding. Just yesterday, he mentioned tothat once Huey is discharged from the hospital, they'll go public with the wedding news uniting their two families." Hackett's eyebrows shot up, taken aback. “Should we swing by Marcus' place to check on him then?" Farley shook his head. "No, he's probably just swamped. We can visit Cedric without him.” Hackett waved his hand dismissively. “Con, Farley. We always tackle these things together."
Bruno, overhearing the exchange, was perplexed. "Hackett, you usually prefer to take charge and always say Marcus is too rash. What's with the sudden change today? You're actually pushing to go get Marcus and even suggesting we stop by his place? That's out of character for you."
Hackett's face darkened, and he retorted sharply, "What's that m supposed to mean? Ak@you all ganging up onnow? Fine! If everything I say is wrong, let's just go find Cedric and get it over with!"
Just as he finished his tirade, the car rolled up in front of them. The NO content is on novelenglish.net!
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