Chapter 309: The end for you
"You can’t scare me anymore," Layla declared, her voice steady as she turned on her heel and walked out of the living room.
Lucius’s gaze darkened, and without hesitation, he followed her. Luca trailed behind both of them.
The moment they stepped outside, the crisp night air met them, carrying the low hum of idling engines. Two black cars were parked in front of the house.
"The second one has Tsar inside it," Luca informed them, nodding toward the car guarded by two of his teammates. Then, he turned to Layla and spoke in a firm tone, "Go back inside. There are matters here that should be handled by men only."
Layla stopped, her gaze snapping to Luca with defiance. "I need to confront Tsar," she stated, her voice unwavering. "And I’m not a girl anymore."
Her eyes flicked toward the second car, where the two officers stood watch. The weight of unfinished business pressed on her, but before she could take another step, Luca let out a long sigh and pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling frustrated.
"Lucius, can we talk for a moment?" Luca asked, already descending the stairs. He walked a few meters away, ensuring Layla couldn’t hear.
Lucius followed with a tense body.
Once they were out of her earshot, Luca turned to him. "I don’t want to upset Layla," Lucius admitted in a low voice. "She’s the reason Tsar was caught. She deserves to face him."