Chapter 521 Extra Story: Twenty-Four

• As they exchanged heated words, Lucas let his guard down for a split second, and one of the bodyguards landed a punch on his face. A thin line of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
• These weren't ordinary bodyguards—they were ex-military, highly trained and far more capable than average hired muscle.
• "No! We're staying together!" Nina yelled, her voice firm despite the chaos around her. The idea of abandoning Lucas and escaping on her own was unthinkable. If he was going to risk his life, then so would she.