As Felix's words settled in, two figures emerged slowly from the abandoned house.

Meanwhile, John was nearly delirious with excitement from his position far away. Despite his men being scared off by Felix's strength, John's mood remained unaffected, almost giddy.

"Mr. Reynolds, why are you so happy?" his assistant, Eugene Klein, asked, confused by John's elated behavior.

Given his usually cautious nature, John should have fled immediately after the failure. Yet, here he was, practically dan