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, but later I felt it wasn’t very good, so I switched to something else.”

Julius Reed glanced 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 acceptance.

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, accompany 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 time comes!”

Bang!

Julius Reed closed the door, leaving Miguel Abbott alone.

However, Miguel Abbott completely 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 and laughter on this side, the Leopold Family was enveloped in an extremely tense atmosphere.

Leopold Family’s South Creek Villa.

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

Most of the family’s villas were owned by the clan, with family members having residence rights but not complete ownership.

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

The loyal warriors he raised also lived here.

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

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 bare lashed hard against a black dog with a whip!

Instantly, the skin split and flesh burst open!

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

But the answer he received was even more cruel punishment!

“Black 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 blame me for not showing mercy with my knife!”

As the man spoke, he placed the knife against the black 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 black dog’s neck, “Last chance, in five seconds, I’ll slit your throat!”

But the black dog showed no intention of opening his mouth, even as the blade 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 black dog covered in scars, Brayden Leopold pretended to be furious and quickly walked over.

Slap!

He fiercely slapped the man across the face, “Who told you to do this! Are you taking out personal vendettas against Black Dog because he gets more credit on a regular 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 accept the blame?

“Get out! You’ve lost this month’s salary. 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 Black Dog, saying with feigned compassion, “Someone come quick, take these iron chains off Brother Black Dog!”

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

“Brother Black 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 Black Dog up, “Please don’t blame 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. Black Dog is loyal only to his master, and I’m not afraid of these things.”

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

Starting with Whitley Leopold and continuing to Atlas 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.”

Black 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 people coming and going on a regular 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, Black Dog’s legs gave out, and he fainted.

After resting for a few hours and without waiting for Black Dog to regain his strength, Brayden Leopold took him and dozens of men with a grand display 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 Black Dog.

“Where is he?”

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

“Over there!”

Black 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 Black Dog quickly approached.