Young Master Jiang, Honest and Law-Abiding

The Shadow Guard glanced at the walkie-talkie nearby, bent down to pick it up, then dragged Mike, Bruce, and the other two along like dead dogs as they swiftly returned to Fontainebleau Manor.

In the villa's main hall, Jiang Che accepted a freshly mixed drink from a maid, gently swirling the wineglass in his hand with an indescribably elegant and captivating air.

"Young Master, this is the walkie-talkie Hathaway used to contact Long Jiuyuan."

The Shadow Guard bowed and respectfully presented the walkie-talkie with both hands, quietly awaiting Jiang Che's next instruction.

"Good work. Go wait outside for now."

Jiang Che took the walkie-talkie and toyed with it. After the Shadow Guard left, he dismissed the nearby maids and began contacting Long Jiuyuan through it.

"His Highness the Dragon King, how have you been lately?"

"Jiang Che!"

Long Jiuyuan's gritted-teeth voice soon came through the walkie-talkie, filled with boundless fury!

"Jiang Che! A man should bear responsibility for his own actions. If you've got the guts, let Hathaway and the others go. Whatever tricks you have, bring them at me!"

"Tsk, Hall Master Long, what are you talking about?"

"I, Jiang Che, am known as an honest and trustworthy young gentleman. I never do anything illegal or undisciplined."

Jiang Che chuckled, his gaze sweeping over Hathaway and the other four. Then his tone shifted. "Besides, you were the one who had these people follow me first. I'm merely forced to defend myself."

"If you want them to live, come to Fontainebleau Manor alone."

"Hall Master Long, you only have one hour... No extensions!"

With that, Jiang Che ended the call and tossed the walkie-talkie onto the sofa beside him.

After taking a light sip of his drink, Jiang Che retrieved a bundle of ropes from the system space with a