Chapter 172

Xavier calmly shoots three shots straight into the ceiling, then points the gun at Edward's head and snaps, "The car with her in it was burned down. There's nobody in it. There's a limit to your pranks. I ask you, where is Leila?"

Edward, stunned by the sound of the real shots, opened his eyes wide and reached for his pocket.

"I... I first write you a check; however many zeros you write, you calm down first…"

"Boom!"

There was another shot, this time down, straight into Edward's groin. His legs, which had been together, shot up, and the bullet passed right between his legs and hit the ground.

Shivering, he looked up. Xavier was standing like an iron tower with a black face. The veins on his forehead were pulsating.

"I know Leila came to you and discussed something with you. I sent someone to take her out; the car she was in was hijacked, and all my men burned to death. Let me ask you something