Chapter 129

Helene's request caught Gilmore off guard. He respected Graham, a prominent Verde businessman, but he'd already planned a candlelit dinner with Lilian to celebrate their last night in Vista Verde. This didn't preclude future visits. The dinner was to be a prelude to a romantic evening.

Gilmore hadn't forgotten his appointment with Lilian, but now it seemed impossible. He finally agreed, saying, "Okay, I'll come to dinner tonight. Bye."

"I'll walk you downstairs," Helene offered.

Gilmore felt uncomfortable. They weren't lovers; her gesture seemed unnecessary, yet he couldn't refuse her kindness. They entered the elevator. The doors closed, and they descended to the first floor. Stepping out, Gilmore said, "Miss Field, we've arrived. You can go back."

Helene looked at him shyly and said, "Gilmore, please call me Helene."

Gilmore was surprised. Was there something wrong with calling her Miss Field? He nodded. "Alright, I'll call you Helene."

Helene was pleased. As Gilmore turned to leave, Helene reminded him, "Gilmore, don't forget about dinner tonight."

He waved without turning around. "Relax, I'll be there." He exited. Helene smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling. Gilmore had saved her life, and her father's. The Field family and Horizon Group were deeply indebted to him.

(The following text appears to be a fragmented note and is not included in the cleaned-up version due to its illegibility and lack of context.)

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As a top external expert, he'd repeatedly botched Clinton's orders. He could only watch helplessly as Clinton was arrested. These failures shattered his confidence. He lingered in the square, dejected.

Then, he saw Gilmore leaving the building. Like a wild animal, he lunged toward Gilmore, seeking vengeance.

Helene heard his enraged roar. Clive growled, attempting to block Gilmore, attracting a crowd.

"Clive, how dare you! Clinton's been brought to justice. Do you want the same fate?" Worried about Gilmore, Helene rebuked Clive coldly.

Clive laughed. "Excellent, you're here. I'm a martial artist; I distinguish between right and wrong. After I kill Gilmore, I'll take you back to Sunsbury to be my wife. No one can stop me, hahaha…"

Helene snarled, "Clive, you're a villain! I'll call the police and have you imprisoned with Clinton." She produced her phone to call.

"Go ahead," Clive said fearlessly. "But by the time the police arrive, Gilmore will be dead, and you'll be mine."

He glared at Gilmore. "Gilmore, you've repeatedly thwarted Mr. Field's plans and my mission. This time, you'll pay with your life!"

He lunged, claws extended toward Gilmore's throat. Helene nearly dropped her phone in fear. The crowd gasped.

But Gilmore reacted swiftly, parrying Clive's attack with a powerful blow. There was a loud bang. Clive screamed, flying backward, spitting blood. Blood splattered everywhere.

Clive fell heavily, his clothes soaked in blood. He fainted after a few convulsive movements. Helene and the crowd stared in shock.

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