Bucky was in a panic.

Francisco Perez was the head of Moonlit, a formidable figure, even surpassing Leeroy, the leader of the powerful Debonaire Syndicate. However, Francisco was known for his fiery temper and straightforward personality, making him less favored and renowned than Leeroy.

"Let's get out of here, sir!" Bucky quickly suggested. "We can deny whatever they hurl at us as long as they don't catch us."

"That won't do anything to help us. If I leave, the charges will stick, and I'll end up having to hide wherever I go in Debonaire. I don't want that kind of life."

Adrian could not care less about what others speculated of him, but he needed to get to Debonaire City.

Bucky was rendered speechless. They would be at greater risk if they chose to stay. He made up his mind that he was going to take the fall for Adrian if the situation became dire.

"You can pin the blame on me, sir,” he said.

"No one will believe that." Adrian gave Bucky a stern look. "I trust that neither of