Chapter 162: Bad to the Core

Locke and Veena lifted Darlene, who was limp and terrified. "Are you okay?" Locke asked with disdain. "The bomb was disarmed long ago. Catherine turned it into fireworks as a lesson for you. If you hadn't said those things and repented, maybe you could still continue being a big star." Veena, trying to minimize physical contact with Darlene, said coldly, "A dying person's words are kind. I even bet with Locke earlier that you could at least say two good things about your family. I underestimated you, Darlene. You're truly bad to the core." Ivan was in the control room, being served by the program team, obsequious yet apprehensive. The Sand Mercenary Group was boldly making arrangements in the area. With all the guests' lives threatened, the program team bore a significant responsibility. Ivan appeared calm, but both the director and the program team knew he had intricate ties with the Universal Group that funded them. Ivan rubbed his fingers. He single-handedly handled the system