Even the richest and most influential person, Brook, knelt on the ground, meowing like a cat. So, who would dare to target Leo?
A man deemed a waste son-in-law, who managed to summon the superstar Marico Kingsley with a single phone call. An idle man, playing with Brook as if he was a pawn. The irony of the situation couldn’t be more striking.
Solomon and Paula exchanged glances, feeling fortunate they hadn’t provoked Leo like Emmanuel and Brook had.
Leo discarded the broken bottle in his hand and turned to Sophia and Karen. “Sophia, Karen, we’ve seen Marico Kingsley, and your fan club president has just performed the ‘meow’ act. Let’s leave.”
Sophia and Karen had been wanting to leave for a while.
After today, Karen realized that her feelings for Leo, buried deep within her, hadn’t diminished but had, in fact, grown stronger. It wasn’t a good sign.
Her reason told herself not to covet her best friend’s husband, even if she felt tempted.
In the parking lot, Karen’s emotions were in turmoil, and she didn’t dare to look at Leo. After saying goodbye to Sophia, she hastily got into her car and drove away.
Sophia found Karen’s behavior a bit odd, but she didn’t dwell on it. She opened her car door and got inside.
In a high-end villa somewhere, the butler, York, handed a document to Jack. “Master, this is Leo Bloomer’s information.”
Jack accepted the document and began to flip through it quickly.
After a short while, Jack put down the document, looking perplexed. “A son-in-law from a second-rate family, yet he has the power to defeat Evan. It’s quite strange.”
“Master, we have also determined the true identity of the buyer of Cloud Dream Mountain Villa No. 9. It is indeed this Leo,” Butler York added.
Jack tapped his fingers on the table and contemplated, “It seems his true identity is far from being just a run-of-the-mill son-in-law. York, keep a close eye on this young man named Leo. I have a feeling he’s hiding some secrets.”
“Yes, Master,” Butler York replied respectfully.
“I contacted the people from the Langstel Medical Association and the Chess Club, as you requested. They are ready to comply with your orders.”
Jack clenched his fist and said, “August, just wait. The real show is yet to come.”
At the “Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon” Entertainment Club, inside the office:
Brook’s left hand was wrapped in bandages, and he had a grim expression as he questioned the black-clad man standing in front of him. “Tiger, have you found out which hotel Marico Kingsley is staying at?”
“Mr. Winifred, I’ve confirmed it. He’s staying at the Wyndham Grand Hotel,” Tiger responded.
Brook’s face grew dark. “What’s our next move? You should know what to do.”
Tiger clenched his fist and said with a deep voice, “Mr. Winifred, will that Leo really come to rescue Marico Kingsley?”
“Don’t worry, he’ll definitely take action. This damn waste dared to summon Marico Kingsley to humiliate me. He will pay a heavy price for this.” Brook’s tone was menacing.
In truth, Brook was no star chaser; he was just a fake fan of Marico Kingsley. The primary reason he became the president of the fan club was the chance to be surrounded by the attractive female fans of Marico Kingsley.
” When are you planning to strike?” Brook inquired again.
Tiger’s eyes glittered with coldness as he responded, “I’ll have my men make a move tonight. Mr. Winifred, rest assured, no prey targeted by me has ever escaped.”
Brook nodded and added a reminder, “Marico Kingsley is a public figure. Don’t harm him. Remember, our target is Leo Bloomer.”
“I understand,” Tiger acknowledged.
The next day, while Leo and Sophia were out for a morning run, Leo’s phone rang, disturbing his peace.
Pulling out his phone, he saw an unfamiliar number. Knowing that he didn’t want to be bothered during his morning run with Sophia, he decided to ignore the call. However, before he could put the phone back in his pocket, the same number called again.
With a sigh, Leo answered, “Hello, may I ask who’s calling?”
“Hello, is this Leo, Mr. Bloomer?” a man’s voice on the other end sounded urgent.
“Yes, it’s me. What’s the matter?” Leo inquired.
“I’m Elvis Lawrence, Marico Kingsley’s manager. Mr. Bloomer, Marico Kingsley is in trouble,” Elvis explained anxiously.
Leo was initially taken aback, then asked, “What happened to Marico Kingsley?”
“He’s been kidnapped!” Elvis replied.
“Kidnapped?” Leo was shocked. “Have you contacted the police?”
“We haven’t reported it to the police. The kidnappers called, and they said if we involve the police, they’ll harm him immediately. They also instructed me to call you and tell you to go to the abandoned construction site on the west side of the city if you want to ensure Marico Kingsley’s safety,” Elvis explained nervously.
Elvis’s words made Leo realize that the kidnappers were targeting him directly. “Don’t worry. I’m on my way there.”
Ending the call, Leo turned to Sophia and said, “Sophia, Marico Kingsley has been kidnapped, and the kidnappers specifically asked for me to go to the abandoned construction site on the west side of the city. This is clearly aimed at me, and I need to go.”
Sophia was initially taken aback but then shook her head. “You can’t go alone. Call Bob and have him go with you.”
“I don’t want to trouble Bob. I can handle it on my own. Trust me, Sophia,” Leo reassured her with a confident smile.
Sophia persisted, “No, you can’t! I know you’re capable, but what if they have guns? If something happens to you, how can I go on by myself?”
Leo took Sophia’s hand and comforted her. “Worry not, my love. I won’t come to any harm. You drive to work on your own, and I’ll take our Mercedes to the abandoned construction site on the west side of the city.”
Unable to convince Leo, Sophia tightly held his hand and urged him, “Promise me you’ll come back safely.”
Leo gently embraced Sophia.
At the abandoned construction site on the west side of the city, the place was located near the outskirts and had been abandoned for several years. It was rarely visited, and if it were nighttime, it would undoubtedly be an ideal location for shooting a horror movie.
Leo parked his car outside the construction site and ventured inside on foot. He was aware that the reason Marico Kingsley had been kidnapped was most likely due to the events at the fan meeting the day before. The mastermind behind it was probably either Emmanuel or Brook.
The abandoned construction site was eerily quiet, resembling a graveyard. At night, it could easily serve as a setting for a horror movie. Leo made his way directly to a small building with only five incomplete floors.
While doing so, he remained vigilant of his surroundings, keeping an eye out for any signs of movement. Leo was ready for whatever awaited him.