Chapter 552

Aspen sneered. “I knew it. Playing around with frogs wouldn’t cause an illness. Turns out you wretches went back to men in the end.”

Ruby ignored the scorn in her words and replied, “I’ve always wanted to live well. Even in prison, I liked to feel superior to others. So, I got involved with several male guards. They would do anything for me–buying me anything I wanted from the outside: fancy bags, pretty clothes–everything except my freedom–all with just a crook of my finger. But I didn’t expect to end up catching a disease, and it spiraled out of control.”

Aspen snapped, “Enough! I’ve heard more than enough of your filthy, disgusting past. Now, hand over the formulas from Rhodes Pharmaceutical, and we’ll call it even.”

Ruby smirked coldly. “Ms. Stevens, don’t you think it’s shameless to burn the bridge after you’ve crossed it? If you want the formulas, fine. But first, you’ll need to arrange for me to get out of Jayrodale.”

Aspen scoffed. “Do you think I’m as cheap and shameless as you? The car is already prepared. Hand over the formulas, and then you can get in the car. Someone will make sure you leave Jayrodale.”

Ruby looked outside skeptically. Sure enough, there was a car waiting. She broke into a grin, handed the formulas to Aspen, and cautiously made her way toward the car.

Aspen, holding the formulas in her hand, didn’t even glance up as she chuckled coldly. “You’re now a fugitive, hunted by the Rhodes family. You’ve become nothing but a rat scurrying through the streets.”

“If I really let you live and you fall into the Rhodes family’s hands, you’ll expose me. And why should I share your fate? Ruby, I can’t let you live. You must disappear!”

As soon as she finished speaking, the car door opened, and a hunched figure in a long black robe stepped out. It was Gordon Woods, the Driscoll family’s top martial artist and a shadowy enforcer disguised as a steward. He slowly approached Ruby.

Before Ruby could react, a sharp cry of terror escaped her lips as Gordon swiftly snapped her neck.

Without a sound, Gordon carried Ruby’s lifeless body and placed it in the car’s back seat.

Aspen walked over, smiling. “Mr. Woods, I’ve been waiting for your arrival in Jayrodale. I’ll be counting on you to help me clear out a few pests.”

Gordon rasped with a gravelly voice, “If the young lady commands it, how can this old man refuse? Rest assured. Jayrodale is the weakest region in Gabo Creek. While I may not dominate, dealing with a few nobodies is no issue.”

Aspen clapped her hands in delight, her tone venomous as she spoke.

“Excellent. The first pest I need you to deal with is Rodney Sanford, the heir of the Madblade Martial Academy. I want you to sever the meridians in his hands and feet and then destroy his manhood piece by piece.”

Gordon let out a chilling, deranged laugh. “The first target is set. Who’s next?”

Aspen grinned wickedly. “The second target is Andrew Lloyd. He was my first choice to eliminate, but there’s no rush. Mr. Woods, you can deal with Rodney first, then take care of Andrew later. He’s the biggest obstacle standing in the way of my ambitions in Jayrodale. Until he’s reduced to ashes, I won’t sleep soundly!"

Gordon’s tone was menacingly confident. “Rest assured, Ms. Stevens. With a snap of my fingers, these little nuisances will vanish into thin air!”

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