The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 157

Hunter was about to say something when Kara shouted in frustration. "Enough! It's settled—I'm calling Nolan right now."

With that, she choked back tears and dialed Nolan's number. "Nolan, let Hunter go. Please, I'm begging you."

Her voice was loud, even forceful. If this were what it looked like to ask for help, no one in this world would ever ask for anything.

But then, Nolan's calm voice came through, saying, "Hand the phone to Hunter."

Kara immediately gave the phone to Hunter, who, trembling slightly, said, "Mr. Greene, I'm sorry. I didn't recognize who I was dealing with and made a terrible mistake.

"Please don't be angry. What Kara said doesn't reflect my feelings. I'll accept whatever punishment you decide. Rest assured."

Nolan replied coolly, "No need. Since Kara spoke up, I'll let this go this time. You're free to go to the hospital." With that, he hung up.

Hunter returned the phone to Kara and sighed, saying, "Kara, thank you. If it weren't for you, who knows how long this would have gone on or if I'd keep this arm and leg?"

With that, his men carefully helped him, ready to take him to the hospital.

She tried to follow, but he refused. "Kara, just thank Mr. Greene for me. And I think you may have misunderstood him—he's not how you imagine. You should try getting along with him. It wouldn't hurt."

Kara wanted to argue with Hunter, but seeing him barely able to walk, leaving a trail of blood, she couldn't bring herself to say anything.

Lincoln quickly shook his head and said, "No worries, Mr. Greene. That was very kind and magnanimous of you. Hunter offended you, so you had every right to deal with him as you saw fit.

"What I'm worried about now isn't Hunter but the fact that the three hitmen are dead. I'm afraid Mr. Lynch will stop at nothing and may send more people.

"So, Mr. Greene, would you consider letting us handle your security for now? Or maybe go into hiding until things are resolved?"

This was a necessary consideration. From the moment those three hitmen died, there was no turning back.

However, Nolan looked at Lincoln and replied calmly, "Would hiding really do any good? It's not that I'm underestimating the Baxter family, but if you could really handle Mr. Lynch, you wouldn't have considered letting those three hitmen go in the first place, would you?"