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    Standing before the gang leader, the scarred man couldn’t even bring himself to meet his gaze. He became timid and submissive. He stammered nervously, “S-sir, what brings you here? If you need anything, just say the word.”

    Both the gang leader and the hotel CEO turned to Jake with respect.

    Jake scanned the area but didn’t see Kallie or Linsey, and his expression darkened immediately. “Where are my wife and her friend?”

    The gang leader understood the urgency and delivered a swift kick to the scarred man. “Where are they?”

    The scarred man looked around, confused. “Who?” Then it dawned on him whom they were asking about, and hisplexion turned ashen. He leaned in and whispered to the gang leader, seeking rification, “Sir, could you please tell me who he’s looking for and what their situation is?”

    The gang leader responded with impatience, “His wife and her friend came to check in, but the hotel manager pulled some cheap tricks, causing them trouble.”

    The gang leader recounted the entire situation from start to finish. Once he was done, he patted the scarred man on the shoulder and remarked, “I trust you’ll handle this wisely. I’m only here to tell you this: if they remain missing, I might need your help to scout the area. You must ensure their safety, or we’re all in trouble.”

    Barely able to keep upright, the scarred man forced a smile that looked more like a wince. “His wife’s name is Kallie Nixon, right? The wealthiest woman in Avalon?”

    With a nod, the gang leader confirmed, “Exactly, that’s her. You usually work for the manager of this hotel, don’t you? Did you run into her today?”

    The scarred man stood soaked in cold sweat, struggling to find his words.

    All the while, the gang leader kept buttering up to Jake, promising that his man would surely find Kallie.

    Jake, however, noticed the difort in the scarred man’s demeanor. With a slight squint, he approached him.

    Upon catching Jake’s daunting stare, the scarred man scrambled for an excuse.

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    In a swift motion, Jake raised his foot and delivered a sharp kick to the scarred man.

    Though in agony, the scarred man refrained from protesting and quickly knelt before Jake. “Mr. Reeves, I understand your distress over not finding your wife. Rest assured, I’ll find a solution.”

    Despite his words, the scarred man made a ruthless decision in his mind. He nned to appease Jake for now and deal with Kallie and Linseyter. He knew he had crossed someone he shouldn’t have. Returning Kallie and Linsey wouldn’t bring him rewards but might actually cost him his life.

    Jake looked at the scarred man’spliant behavior and pressed him, “Where are they?”

    A wave of fear surged through the scarred man, but he maintained a facade of ignorance. “Mr. Reeves, I swear I haven’t seen them. How could I possibly lie to you?”

    Jake’s brow furrowed slightly as he weighed the truthfulness of the scarred man’s statement. However, he was in a rush to find Kallie and Linsey and had no time to spare on prolonged interrogations.

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