Chapter 260: Chapter 259 Meeting at the Cafe_1


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    Miguel Abbott’s hand, which had been about to bring the teacup to his lips, froze awkwardly mid-air.


    Having paid such a high price, he wanted to taste what it was really like. Although he knew a bit about tea culture, the tea Miguel Abbott normally drank was nowhere near this luxurious. Self-made and thrifty, he was careful with money, even though his daughter was quite wasteful.


    Footwash water—is it drinkable or not?


    This dilemma troubled Miguel Abbott, but in the end, he decided to put the teacup back.


    “Mr. Reed must be joking… this is so expensive…”


    “It really was for soaking feet, butter I felt it wasn’t very good, so I switched to something else.”


    Julius Reed nced at the tea leaves on the table and spoke, “But I haven’t used this for soaking my feet in many years. I’ll take it to my room tonight and give it a try!”


    “Agreed!”


    Although it pained Miguel Abbott to agree, he nodded his head in eptance.


    After all, he had bought the tea as a gesture of respect for Julius Reed. Whether it was used for soaking feet or drinking, it was the thought that counted.


    “Mr. Abbott, apany me to meet someone tonight!”


    As Julius Reed approached the door, he turned his head and spoke.


    “Agreed! Who are we meeting?”


    Miguel Abbott continued to organize the tea leaves while nodding in agreement.


    “You’ll know when the timees!”


    Bang!


    Julius Reed closed the door, leaving Miguel Abbott alone.


    However, Miguel Abbottpletely understood such situations. He now believed even more firmly in Julius Reed’s capabilities. As long as he was obedient, riches and honor would surely be within reach.


    While there were light-hearted talks andughter on this side, the Leopold Family was enveloped in an extremely tense atmosphere.


    Leopold Family’s South Creek Vi.


    This was Brayden Leopold’s home. Although not as luxurious as Azure Water Vi and somewhat inferior to the other Leopold family vis, this was Brayden Leopold’s private territory!


    Most of the family’s vis were owned by the n, with family members having residence rights but notplete ownership.


    Yet in South Creek Vi, Brayden Leopold was the undisputed emperor. He bought the vi three years ago, and since then it had be Brayden Leopold’s core operational area.


    The loyal warriors he raised also lived here.


    In a basement room of the South Creek Vi, Brayden Leopold watched the situation inside through a sheet of ss.


    Standing before the window, he could see everything inside clearly and even the slightest breathing could not escape his ears.


    However, from inside, Brayden Leopold’s position was just another wall.


    “Speak up! Who put you up to this?”


    A man with his torso bareshed hard against a ck dog with a whip!


    Instantly, the skin split and flesh burst open!


    The ck dog was tied to an iron post, his limbs bound with iron chains, covered in scars.


    “No one! I’m telling you, I haven’t betrayed the young master! I just wanted him to seize the opportunity to rise! On the contrary, what right do you have to treat me like this!”


    The ck dog, barely hanging on to life, shouted with all his might.


    But the answer he received was even more cruel punishment!


    “ck Dog! We’ve been through things together after all. Just confess, and the young master will naturally spare you a lifeline. Then you can take the money, leave, and we’ll act like strangers. But if you stubbornly refuse to admit, don’t me me for not showing mercy with my knife!”


    As the man spoke, he ced the knife against the ck dog’s throat, “Here, you’ll die silently, and no one will ever know where you are! We can tell your family you went abroad to handle business for the young master!”


    By the time he had finished speaking, his knife had already begun to slice open the skin on the ck dog’s neck, “Last chance, in five seconds, I’ll slit your throat!”


    But the ck dog showed no intention of opening his mouth, even as the de gradually sank millimeters into his skin.


    “Stop!”


    Just then, the interrogation room door was kicked open.


    “What are you doing! I just told you to ask him some questions, and you go this far!”


    Upon seeing the ck dog covered in scars, Brayden Leopold pretended to be furious and quickly walked over.


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    He fiercely pped the man across the face, “Who told you to do this! Are you taking out personal vendettas against ck Dog because he gets more credit on a regr basis!”


    “Young Master, I…”


    The man, clutching his face, had no idea how to respond.


    This whole affair was actually orchestrated by Brayden Leopold, and now he was making the man take the fall. How could a mere servant dare not ept the me?


    “Get out! You’ve lost this month’s sry. Disappear immediately and go watch the gate!”


    Brayden Leopold picked up a wooden stick from the ground and harshly struck the man on the waist, “You scoundrel!”


    After all this, he hurried over to ck Dog, saying with feignedpassion, “Someonee quick, take these iron chains off Brother ck Dog!”


    The servants would not dare disobey. They immediately moved to release ck Dog from the iron post.


    “Brother ck Dog, I just wanted them to give you a little scare. Who would have thought these bastards…”


    At this, Brayden Leopold sighed deeply and helped ck Dog up, “Please don’t me me for treating you this way! The Leopold Family is in a precarious position right now and every move we make is risky. I hope you can understand!”


    “It’s okay! The Young Master must be cautious in what he does. ck Dog is loyal only to his master, and I’m not afraid of these things.”


    Inside, ck Dog sneered continuously. The Leopolds were all the same, utterly hypocritical!


    Starting with Whitley Leopold and continuing to As Leopold, and now to Brayden Leopold, they were all incredibly fake!


    But outwardly, he acted as if he didn’t care and remained the picture of a loyal, subservient dog.


    This, in turn, reassured Brayden Leopold considerably, and he began to trust him more in his heart.


    “What time is it tonight?”


    He looked at his watch. It was noon now, some time away from evening.


    “Five in the afternoon, at Truth Café.”


    ck Dog spoke weakly.


    He had suffered severe torture that morning and was even trembling as he walked.


    “Truth Café? Isn’t that the coffee shop not far from us? Why choose to meet there?”


    Brayden Leopold asked aloud.


    The Truth Café was located in the city center, very close to the areas where the Leopold Family was active. It was busy with peopleing and going on a regr basis.


    Choosing this location made Brayden Leopold feel rather at ease, as it was nearby his family’s members and amidst the bustling city, unlikely for the other party to have any ulterior motives.


    “They want to make you feel safe.”


    After saying this, ck Dog’s legs gave out, and he fainted.


    After resting for a few hours and without waiting for ck Dog to regain his strength, Brayden Leopold took him and dozens of men with a grand disy on their way to the Truth Café.


    These subordinates, posing as ordinary customers, scattered and entered the Truth Café, exchanging information with the bodyguards who had already been lurking inside.


    Once safety was confirmed, Brayden Leopold then entered with ck Dog.


    “Where is he?”


    Brayden Leopold surveyed the room, his gaze falling on his men all around, which brought him somefort.


    “Over there!”


    ck Dog pointed to a table in a corner.


    Three people sat there, all with their heads lowered, their faces not visible.


    “Come, follow me!”


    With a gesture from Brayden Leopold, several bodyguards holding up ck Dog quickly approached.