The Wolf of Los Angeles

[Chapter 311: The Battle for Revenge]

A black Mercedes pulled up to Inglewood, parking outside a gated community.

While waiting for Brian to arrive, Edward pondered what Melissa Ackerman had said about the safe and the key. He glanced at the rearview mirror and noticed Hawke reading a newspaper. "Boss, the key is at the Ackerman Foundation headquarters. According to Melissa, it hasn't been touched in years, so it should still be there."

Hawke nodded. "If what she said is true, it's likely still in place."

Edward thought about everything that had happened in the warehouse basement. "Given the circumstances, Melissa didn't seem to be lying. After months of captivity and manipulation, her will was weaker than before."

He had an idea. "Compton has a lot of skilled thieves. Should I find one?"

Hawke flatly rejected the notion. "A petty thief would just become prey in front of dozens of armed guards and the latest electronic security systems. There's no need to rush on the key; I'll make arrangements."

Hawke already possessed some of the information Melissa mentioned; it was left behind by the deceased Guerrero and had been mailed to him by his girlfriend from Caltech. That girl had been found by Fiona and, under Campos' arrangements, temporarily left North America.

Whether it was the videos, the producer, or the girl, they had to wait for the right moment to truly make an impact. Otherwise, it would just mean more people ended up dead.