Julian followed Eric's route and Ezra took a detour to Avonsor Hill. They spoke a few times on the way, and everything went well with Ezra. When Julian arrived at the foot of the mountain, Ezra also sneaked into the mountain from a shortcut.
Julian parked his car as Eric called.
Eric said through a burst of unrestrained laughter, "Mr. Hughes, you're a man of word."
Julian sneered, "Isn't this what you want?"
Eric laughed smugly. "Do you think you're a boxing champion now?"
Eric knew he was a skillful person after a little digging.
But Eric knew how to deal with Julian. He had held Caroline a hostage, so he
wasn't afraid of Julian, who still cared about his stupid sister.
Julian cut to the chase in a low voice, "What do you want to do next?"
Eric said with an evil smile, "Mr. Hughes, please climb up. There is an open space halfway up the mountain. I will meet you there."
Avonsor Hill was a tourist attraction, but no one was around. Obviously, Eric spent a lot of money to book the whole place. He came for full preparation.
Perhaps Eric planned this when he messed up with Caroline. The police would be hard to find them in such a steep territory.
Julian gave a quick glance at the towering mountains and calmly replied, "Alright, I'll go up."
Eric continued, "I'm afraid Mr. Hughes should hand over your phone first. You're not allowed to communicate with the outside world."
A frown appeared on Julian's face. He hadn't told Ezra about the destination.
Suddenly, a man came out to break into his thoughts, saying distantly, "Mr. Hughes, your phone."
Julian narrowed his eyes and handed over his phone.
Fortunately, they had a plan B. Julian attached a tracker to one of his shirt buttons so that Ezra could locate him without a phone.
Speaking of the tracker, Julian should thank for Ezra's wide range of interests.
He lived an easy life all about fun and parties.
The tracker was one of Ezra's inventions. He said that they should save it for an emergency like this. Actually, this was not bad, so Julian wore it all the time.
It was put to good use today. But without arousing suspicions, Julian acted like he didn't want to hand out his phone.
The man turned off his phone right away.
Julian walked up the mountain alone, and Ezra had reached the inside. He called Julian, but the phone was turned off. Then things were clear.
He quickly took out an electronic device from his bag. When he saw the red dot slowly moving up, his lips sealed into a smug smile.
Julian disliked this tracker when Ezra introduced it to him. Look, it was working! Ezra followed the red dot and strode up the mountain briskly.
"I heard Mr. Hughes was a good fighter. I've always wanted to see it with my own eyes."
How shameless Eric was!
He wanted to fight with Julian, but drugged his rivals? Wouldn't it be a bit unfair?
Julian stared into Eric's eyes, but he was thinking about Ezra.
With Ezra's physical strength, it wouldn't take him a long time to climb up from the back of the mountain and down to the hillside. Julian slowed down his pace on his way up to buy time for Ezra.
At the thought of this, Julian's eyes flickered to the cup of tea. He decided to take it because he could survive a few punches from Eric.
He couldn't pin hope to Eric showing mercy on them, and they still held Caroline.
So, Julian smiled and replied, "Okay."
He tilted the cup up and Eric raised his eyebrows at his weird behavior.
After a while, Julian's head started to spin, but he shook his head to regain his sense.
Eric stood up to stretch himself and said, "Mr. Hughes, shall we?"
Julian supports himself in all strengths. Eric punched him before Julian was on his feet. Julian was practicing boxing for many years, so he staggered to dodge it.
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