Chapter 122

Things had already spiraled into chaos back at the farmhouse. It looked like those troublemakers knew exactly when Elizabeth was going to be away and had purposely chosen to show up when she wasn't around. "What the hell do you want?" Gabriel stepped in front of Amelia and Old Mrs. Steele, glaring at the group with fury. "Hey, kid, we're not really looking to hurt anyone. I mean, look around—this place is already a mess. Just work with us, make it easy for both sides, alright?" The guy in front looked like any average Joe in plain clothes, chewing on a toothpick. If it weren't for those full-arm tattoos, no one would've guessed he was shady. "Cut the crap! If any of you dare lay a hand, I swear you're gonna regret it!" Gabriel knew how much this place meant to Elizabeth. She'd poured her blood, sweat, and tears into it. Seeing it trashed like this—he could already imagine how devastated she'd be. The tattooed guy glanced Gabriel up and down, snorted, and waved him off. "Man, dealing wi