Chapter 158
With a teasing smile, Bianca left the Aquila family villa. Unlike Elisa, Delia, and Bella, she wouldn't resort to insults or crude tactics. She enjoyed manipulating people, savoring their despair and impotent rage as they spiraled into ruin. She preferred working behind the scenes, rarely taking direct action; she found this far more satisfying.
Meanwhile, at the West family villa, the entire family knelt before Dustin.
"Master Fox, you must not go to the Aquila family villa at any cost!" Lucius pleaded, bowing deeply.
"Yes, Master Fox, please don't go!" the other West family members shouted in unison.
The West family panicked at Dustin's intention to visit the Aquila villa.
"The Aquila family is one of Lannopolis's elite families—powerful and influential. Going there unprepared is like walking into a lion's den; escape will be difficult," Lucius explained earnestly, trying to dissuade Dustin. "We must lie low and await a response from your family's loyal followers. Hasty action is unacceptable!"
Dustin rose, his face darkening slightly.
"The Aquila family hardly warrants hesitation," he said, and walked away.
Extremely worried, the West family immediately followed. Outside the villa, they were stunned by a massive crowd. The uniformly attired, solemn figures at the entrance—hundreds of them, stretching as far as the eye could see—shocked the West family. Such a display was rarely witnessed even in Somerton. Recognizing their insignia, their shock deepened.
"The… the Panther Gang!"
The West family's faces fell. Following the Verdant Gang's destruction, the Panther Gang had become Honora's dominant force, surpassing even the Verdant Gang's influence. With so many Panther Gang members assembled outside their villa, no one could remain calm.
"I heard the gang leader's sister is married to the Aquila family patriarch," Clark whispered, his voice trembling. "The Panther Gang is here to capture Master Fox for the Aquila family. They… they might destroy the West family!"
The sheer force was overwhelming and terrifying.
"What do we do now?" Lucius asked, his face grim, his helplessness evident. He resented the West family's weakness in protecting Master Fox.
The gang members parted, creating a path for Blake Torell, the Panther Gang leader, to step forward. The West family's hearts sank further; Blake's personal appearance offered little hope.
Blake approached the entrance and knelt. Thud! Thud! Thud! Hundreds of gang members knelt with him, facing Dustin.
"Mr. Fox, this way, please!"
Blake extended a hand; a limited-edition Bugatti Veyron had stopped before the villa. Remaining bowed, he opened the car door.
Dustin calmly nodded, entered the car, and the door closed. Blake waved to the gang members.
"Let's go!"
At his command, the Panther Gang surged forward like a swarm of locusts, creating a spectacular scene.
The West family was dumbfounded.
"What…" Lucius stammered.
"The Panther Gang will destroy the Aquila family for Mr. Fox!" Blake shouted. "Please come with us."
Several luxurious cars pulled up before the West family, leaving them gaping, struggling to comprehend the sudden turn of events. For a long moment, they were speechless.