Chapter 104

The masked old man who broke into the warehouse office was Marlon. He had come because Gilmore told him Marco was being held at Warehouse B2 in the east port. He drove straight to the port and found the warehouse. It was a huge place filled with many goods and workers, but Marlon, a skilled martial artist, easily snuck inside undetected.

He found several bodyguards putting the bound Marco into a wooden box. Marlon immediately knocked them unconscious. He was able to do this easily because Wallace, anticipating Marlon and Gilmore's retaliation, had sent almost all his skilled martial artists to eliminate them. Wallace believed his plan was foolproof, so he'd kept only a few ordinary men as bodyguards.

After subduing the bodyguards, Marlon closed the office door. He wasn't in a hurry to confront Wallace.

"What do you want?" Wallace asked nervously.

Marlon laughed. "Wallace, you snake! I can't believe you planned to kill us after using me to kill Gilmore."

Wallace knew Thomas and the others had failed, but he forced himself to remain calm. "Marlon, this is a misunderstanding. How much do you want? I can give it to you." He hoped money would save his life.

"Misunderstanding? You tried to kill us! You think money will fix everything?" Marlon mocked coldly.

Seeing Marlon's refusal, Wallace's demeanor changed. "If you hurt me, you won't live either! My family will hunt you and Marco down. Are you prepared to die with me?"

Marlon laughed. "So what? I'm still killing you. If I don't, we'll both die!"

His eyes blazed with killing intent. Wallace felt his heart seize; he sensed impending death. His expression contorted. He opened his mouth to cry for help, but before he could utter a sound, a razor-sharp knife struck him.

Bang!

The glint of the blade was shocking.

Chapter 101 (This section seems out of order; it should likely precede Chapter 104)

Wallace's eyes were wide open, his pupils dilated. Gradually, he lost all signs of life. His head tilted, and he slumped over in his executive chair. A line of blood appeared on his throat, growing thicker as the blood flowed. His throat had been slashed in a single stroke; he was killed instantly.

Marco, still on the floor, stared in shock. He hadn't expected Marlon to actually kill Wallace.

After killing Wallace, Marlon used his dagger to cut the ropes binding Marco's hands and the tape over his mouth. He then pulled the frightened Marco out of the office.

Meanwhile, Gilmore returned to his villa from the warehouse. Marlon had gone to the east port and killed Wallace, who had intended to kill both Marlon and Gilmore. News of Wallace's death would shock Oakhaven. Gilmore felt no sympathy; of course, no one would know Wallace's death was a result of his own attempt to kill Gilmore (through Marlon). Gilmore manipulated another person to kill him.

Seeing the matter resolved, Gilmore yawned and went to wash up. Upon returning, he noticed a faint feminine fragrance—unusual for his room. He looked at his bed and saw a woman there.

"Claire? Why are you in my bed? Shouldn't you be with Everly?" Gilmore asked, surprised.

The woman was Claire, in Everly's cartoon pajamas. Even these cute pajamas couldn't conceal her alluring figure; they enhanced her sexiness. The duality of cute and sexy, pure and suggestive, seemed perfectly balanced. She lay on her side, her body forming a seductive S-curve.

Chapter 104 (Continued)

This surprised Gilmore, who considered himself a gentleman. What was Claire doing? Why was she in his room instead of Everly's? Wasn't she afraid he would seduce her?

Facing his questions, Claire said steadily, "Gilmore, can't we have a heart-to-heart talk?"

A heart-to-heart talk in bed? Gilmore was already lying down, propping himself up on his left hand to look at Claire. It was unusual, but not impossible.

He smiled. "How are we doing this heart-to-heart thing?"

"Earlier, you asked if I'd like you just because you pretended to be my boyfriend. Let me answer now," Claire said softly.

Gilmore laughed confidently. "Are you saying you like me?"

Claire nodded shyly. "Yes. Do you like me?"

"Of course. You're beautiful and from a wealthy family," Gilmore said. "How could I not?"

"Then let's be a couple. A real couple," Claire said, her eyes twinkling. She looked adorable.

Gilmore nodded. "I've wanted that. I just worried you wouldn't agree. But now you have, we're a real couple."

He looked out at the bright moon. "Look how round the moon is. Shouldn't we cherish this beautiful night?"

Claire nodded.

Gilmore thought, Claire, you're no match for my sweet talk. Since you're dedicated and beautiful, you'll be my second girlfriend!

He moved to kiss her, but she stopped him.

"Gilmore, who said I'm kissing you? I'm going back to Everly's room," Claire said, getting up.

Chapter 101 (Continued - This is also out of order and should probably be the conclusion)

Gilmore was stunned. The atmosphere had been charged; they were about to become intimate.

Following Claire's sudden seriousness, her tenderness vanished. She said she was going back to Everly's room. Gilmore asked why she'd come to his room if she intended to sleep elsewhere.

"Claire, aren't you spending the night?" Gilmore asked, confused.

Claire smiled sweetly. "We just became a couple. I can't sleep in your room yet. Your family would think I'm easy. Good night."

She left a stunned Gilmore. It took him a while to realize he'd been tricked by Claire, who'd used a honey trap to become his girlfriend.

"How dare you trick me!" he thought. He swore revenge on anyone who dared to toy with him. A smirk curled his lips.

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