Chapter 1724

But at the last moment, Adrian couldn't bring himself to act. He let go of Ursula, allowing her to collapse onto the couch, then turned and walked away. As he passed through the doorway, he vented his frustration on the bodyguards, slapping three of them hard across the face. "If you let anyone back in, I'll end your lives!" … When evening came, Chandler received a call from Louis, informing him of an urgent matter that required his attention at home. As he entered the living room, he found Hobart sitting on the couch alongside a uniformed officer, their serious demeanor indicating they meant business. The officer greeted Chandler politely, standing to introduce himself. "Mr. Chandler, I apologize for the inconvenience, but I needed to request your presence personally." "It's no trouble," Chandler replied, extending his hand for a brief shake. "How should I address you?" "Just call me Officer Wertz," Martin Wertz replied. "Alright," Chandler said, gesturing for him to take a