Chapter 458 Negotiation (Part One)

• His mind was filled with too many thoughts, especially how to navigate the current situation and which path to take in the future. This turmoil left him feeling as scattered as a jigsaw puzzle. Despite his efforts to calm down, he found himself unable to do so. Eventually, he resorted to smoking one cigarette after another while lying on his back, staring at the ceiling.
• That night, sleep eluded him until around two o'clock, when sheer exhaustion finally allowed him to close his eyes. However, he was abruptly awakened at four o'clock by the blaring alarm clock. It was time to rise and procure supplies. In the past, Chadwick Fullner would have sprung out of bed eagerly, driven by a sense of purpose and the belief that each day held significance. But now, the mere thought of the bald-headed gang's return drained him of all motivation.
• Struggling to get up, he quickly freshened up and headed to Sijian Street with the waiting driver to shop for supplies. Despite the high likelihood of the bald man's arrival, Chadwick Fullner couldn't abandon the store so easily. Surrendering would only play into the hands of the bald man and Luke Paisley. Determined to persevere, he gritted his teeth, vowing to find a solution to the situation before succumbing to defeat.