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Chapter 110 The Island in the Lake
Liam ended the call with a chuckle and said to me, “She’ll watch over Iddy. Let’s hit the
road!”
I nodded and we left the hospital, making a beeline for the casino down south.
Liam drove, marveling at the towering new buildings we passed. “Lake City’s been
booming these last couple of years. They’re really throwing up these. skyscrapers fast.”
I just nodded, my mind elsewhere. Sweety had been in trouble since last night, and I had
no clue how she was now.
“Hey, I heard the Scott Corporation’s hit a rough patch,” Liam said, throwing a glance my
way as he navigated the streets.
I nodded again, and to show I was not just brushing him off, I grunted an acknowledgment.
He did not press on and instead floored it, taking us toward the suburbs.
As we left the city behind, I was itching with questions. However, before I could ask
anything, my phone buzzed. It was Officer Jackson.
“Officer Jackson, any news?” I asked as soon as I picked up.
“Yeah,” he grunted back. “We’ve been tailing Noah for days. Think he might be holed up in
that southside casino, but it’s not a sure thing. That place is tricky for us to just waltz into,
so we’re working on a way to sneak a peek. I’ve got officers on stakeout elsewhere, too.
But don’t worry, Ms. Scott, if your person’s with Noah, we’ll get them back.”
I nodded to myself, thanking him over and over.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter the call, I was left wondering. Why was the department not making a move on Noah
just yet?
A political fugitive who had been in hiding was now back home, and oddly enough, no one
was making a move against him. It just did not add up.
Llet out a heavy sigh.
Catching my sigh, Liam shot me a look and said in a soothing tone, “Don’t sweat it. I’ve
crossed paths with Noah a few times. Sure, he’s tough as nails, but we’re his turf now, and
he’s not one to stir up trouble where he knows he shouldn’t
nod, though I could not shake the unease clinging to me
Chapter 110 The Island in the Lake
Liam ended the call with a chuckle and said to me, “She’ll watch over Iddy. Let’s hit the
road!”
I nodded and we left the hospital, making a beeline for the casino down south.
Liam drove, marveling at the towering new buildings we passed. “Lake City’s been
booming these last couple of years. They’re really throwing up these skyscrapers fast.”
I just nodded, my mind elsewhere. Sweety had been in trouble since last night, and I had
no clue how she was now.
“Hey, I heard the Scott Corporation’s hit a rough patch,” Liam said, throwing a glance my
way as he navigated the streets.
I nodded again, and to show I was not just brushing him off, I grunted an acknowledgment.
He did not press on and instead floored it, taking us toward the suburbs.
As we left the city behind, I was itching with questions. However, before I could ask
anything, my phone buzzed. It was Officer Jackson.
“Officer Jackson, any news?” I asked as soon as I picked up.
“Yeah,” he grunted back. “We’ve been tailing Noah for days. Think he might be holed up in
that southside casino, but it’s not a sure thing. That place is tricky for us to just waltz into,
so we’re working on a way to sneak a peek. I’ve got officers on stakeout elsewhere, too.
But don’t worry, Ms. Scott, if your person’s with Noah, we’ll get them back.”
I nodded to myself, thanking him over and over.
After the call, I was left wondering. Why was the department not making a move on Noah
just yet?
A political fugitive who had been in hiding was now back home, and oddly enough, no one
was making a move against him. It just did not add up.
1 let out a heavy sigh.
Catching my sigh, Liam shot me a look and said in a soothing tone, “Don’t sweat I’ve
crossed paths with Noah a few times. Sure, he’s tough as nails, but we’re his turf now, and
he’s not one to stir up trouble where he knows he shouldn’t.
though I could not shake the unease clinging to me
As we drove on, the cityscape had long faded behind us. “Why’s this casino way out here
in the sticks?” I wondered aloud.
Liam nodded. “Well, it’s called a casino, but it’s more like a place for Lake City’s elites to
kick back. They like their peace and quiet, so they tucked it away out here.
We wound around a few mountain bends, and I caught a glimpse of some castle- like
buildings. Liam floored it down a side road at a fork, and soon we pulled up to a villa. He
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rolled down the window just as a dapper guy in a sharp suit came hustling out to greet us.
“Good day, sir. Anything I can assist you with?”
Liam grunted a yes, handed over a card with a gold trim and a couple of bills, and said,
“I’m heading to the island in the lake.”
The suited guy did not snatch the cash right away. Instead, he examined the card closely,
then his eyes widened a bit. “Mr. Young, huh? Just a sec, I’ll get you checked in,” he said
and dashed off.
He was back in a jiffy, all bows and respect. “Mr. Young, you’re all set to drive on down.”
Liam nodded, his smile never wavering, and handed over the cash. “Appreciate it, ” he
said, and we were on our way again.
Liam fired up the engine, and the man by the car gestured for us to follow his
lead. A garage–like door swung open beside the villa, and Liam steered the car inside. I
was about to get out, thinking we had parked, when Liam tossed me a look and said, “Hold
up!”
Once we were in the garage, the sharply dressed man outside gave me a wave goodbye
before the door slid shut behind us. I was still piecing together what was happening when I
felt the car sink slowly. I shot Liam a worried glance.
He caught my eye and flashed a reassuring grin. “Don’t sweat it. We’ll drive out again
once we’re down. We’re on a car elevator.”
It took me a moment to wrap my head around the idea–an elevator for cars? That was a
new one for me.
After a four or five–minute descent, the car came to a gentle halt, and with a Swoosh, a
door opened up ahead of us.
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