Chapter 458\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once she had confirmed that everything was in order, Larissa put the documents back in the file.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBy the way, boss,\u201d the manager said, pulling out a few photos and a data sheet, \u201cNightveil also mentioned that the Lincoln family is planning another illicit operation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a new drug they\u2019ve developed in their overseas labs. It\u2019s a combination of narcotics and traditional aphrodisiacs. It\u2019s supposed to be highly addictive, making users completely dependent and easily controllable. The victims end up as sex slaves, and many are eventually sold to wealthy clients in Southeast Asia. If this drug hits the domestic market, countless innocent girls will be at risk.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa scanned the data sheet, her expression turning to ice. \u201cIt seems the Lincoln family has no intention of going legitimate. Without their criminal enterprises, they wouldn\u2019t be able to compete with the Palmers. It\u2019s their only advantage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She tossed the data sheet onto the table, her voice dangerously cold. \u201cWithin two months, I want the\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lincoln family completely dismantled.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The livestream of the \u201cHeaven\u2019s Will\u201d rights sale had just started, and the viewer count was slowly climbing past one hundred thousand. Suddenly, a figure appeared on screen, and the chat exploded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
[Who is that man in the wheelchair? He\u2019s gorgeous!]\u00a0<\/p>\n
[You haven\u2019t heard? That\u2019s Haskell Palmer, the heir to one of the top families in Regal City. He was the city\u2019s golden boy, but he was in an accident a couple of months ago and lost the use of his legs.]\u00a0<\/p>\n
[Oh no! That\u2019s so tragic!]\u00a0<\/p>\n
[Why is he here? Is he interested in the rights to \u201cHeaven\u2019s Will\u201c?]\u00a0<\/p>\n
[Don\u2019t you know? Mr. Palmer is engaged to Larissa Judson, the new head of Starlight Media. He\u2019s probably here to support her.]\u00a0<\/p>\n
[OMG! This just got interesting! Mr. Lincoln vs. Mr. Palmer! Who will win this round? Will Mr. Lincoln finally shake his \u2018eternal second\u2013best\u2018 title?]\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the conference floor, Damon\u2019s face fell. \u201cWhat is Haskell doing here? The Palmer family doesn\u2019t have any holdings in the entertainment industry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucius looked up toward the elevator, his eyes narrowing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s probably just here to make a show of support for Larissa,\u201d Damon\u2019s secretary suggested. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t mean anything. Larissa herself didn\u2019t even have the guts to come.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA pointless gesture,\u201d Lucius muttered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell was about to head up to the second floor when he caught Lucius\u2019s eye. He signaled for Crispin to stop. He turned to Lucius, a knowing smile playing on his lips. \u201cMr. Lincoln. Fancy seeing you here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucius met his gaze but didn\u2019t reply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:16\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 458\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell continued, his voice deceptively pleasant. \u201cI heard from my sources that you\u2019ve taken a particular interest in my brother, Draven. You even sent someone to pick him up from the airport the other day. I was curious, what business do you have with him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the mention of this, Lucius\u2019s face darkened. He had received a tip from Solomon and sent his men to grab Draven, but they had failed. Now Haskell was rubbing his face in it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The representatives from Sky Entertainment and Celestial Cinema began to whisper to each other.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Lincoln is interested in Draven? What kind of interest?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t think\u2026 like that video with his uncle\u2026?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKeep your voice down! Do you want to get on the wrong side of the Lincoln family?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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