Chapter 255

The guys Nick brought were no joke—skilled, sharp, and clearly not ones to mess with. The crew here didn't stand a chance against them. Even without Nick showing up, Marcus had zero plans of handing over any money. This whole thing? No way it was ending that easily. "Let's go." Marcus took off his jacket and gently draped it over Elaine's shoulders. Then he wrapped an arm around her waist, ready to leave with her. That move? Definitely lit a fire under Matthew. With just one glare, his gang stepped up and blocked their way. "I told you, no cash, no leaving." "No money," Marcus shot back coolly without even turning his head. Still holding Elaine close, he kept walking. And with Nick's crew standing guard, none of Matthew's people dared take another step forward. Marcus only made it a couple feet before stopping. He gave Nick a glance and said, "Take him." Nick got the message immediately. He looked straight at Todd, flicked his hand, and his guys rushed in. "What the hell are you doing?