Chapter 163

Louis and his men had been holed up in a small, unknown village house for several days. Every day, one person would go out to buy supplies, while the rest played cards, smoked, and drank. Bored out of his mind, Louis passed the time drinking. Consumed by fury over the turn of events, William directed his venom at Louis. He called him a failure and sneered that it was obvious why his woman had left him for Chester, declaring it was exactly what Louis deserved. Louis argued back a little on the phone, saying he could tolerate a lot, but not that. William then sent some thugs to teach him a lesson. Hiding out here didn't let him do anything. The money he had given to Angelina had been returned to the police, and David had scolded him harshly when he found out. Louis had no money, no resources, nothing. He kicked an empty bottle at his feet and called David. "What does he want to do?" "I'll speak on your behalf in the next few days. Mr. Prescott won't make a big deal out of it." "I