Betrayed, But Not Defeated novel Chapter 134

"I'm getting old and useless now," Samuel murmured.

He looked up, watching as Daniel's car vanished into the rain.

"But I've prepared plenty of things for you. And this place… It shouldn't exist anymore."

Samuel pulled out a detonator and pressed it without hesitation.

A deafening explosion shattered the silence.

Daniel slammed on the brakes, and his gaze shifted to the smoke billowing behind him.

Whether Samuel's words were truth or lies no longer mattered. What Daniel did know was that after their conversation, his mind felt noticeably clearer. As for why Samuel chose to detonate the place after he left, perhaps only he knew the answer.

The deeper Daniel investigated, the more tangled everything became. But one thing was certain. Some truths didn't need to be pursued. They would come to him on their own.

All Daniel had to do was keep stirring the waters. As long as he lived comfortably, those hiding in the shadows would be the ones to suffer.

…

Back at the villa, Charlene sat in the living room, but Jennifer was nowhere to be seen.

Charlene sprang to her feet the moment she saw Daniel drenched, and her voice filled with concern. "What happened to you? Hurry, come inside!"

Daniel pulled Charlene into his arms and pressed against her.

Charlene protested, pushing against him. "No, you're all wet and dirty!"

"Then let's shower together," Daniel chuckled.

Charlene sensed something off in his mood. Thinking of everything he had been through, she softened. It's not like this is the first time. One more won't make a difference.