Chapter 57

"So, where the hell did she go?" Just as Derek opened his mouth to respond, a sharp voice came from the entrance. Blake had arrived. Nancy was right behind him. Their cars had pulled into the factory one after the other. Dominic turned his gaze toward them, his eyes sharp and cold, as if silently asking, "I'm here—do you really think it's your place to speak?" Blake shrank under the weight of his gaze. He rubbed his nose before quickly stepping behind Nancy. Meanwhile, Luke was barely holding it together. He had been seconds away from the truth, only for these two nobodies to burst in and derail everything. The fury surging through him could have burned the entire building to ash. He jabbed a finger at Blake and barked at his men, "Take him outside and beat him senseless." Blake's eyes widened in terror as he saw a group of towering, menacing figures—clearly seasoned enforcers. As they closed in, he spun around and bolted. Without a second's hesitation, the men pursued him rel