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Chapter 140 - The Ambush
Author: M. K. Diana
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Like his daughter, Alexander also wondered who these men were. All his life, he had conducted his business honestly and fairly. Although he was the wealthiest man in Riverside, he never acted arrogantly or intentionally harmed others.

Bang-bang-bang!

The masked man banged on the window again. "If you don’t come out, I will shoot this window right now!"

Alexander looked at Christine.

His wife, who was holding their daughter tightly, shook her head, signaling her husband not to comply with the masked man's demand. She was worried that something terrible would happen if he did.

Additionally, she felt a bit safer inside the car because it was a highly secure vehicle. The body and windows were made of thick, bulletproof material.

Following his wife's signal, Alexander didn’t open the door. However, this only seemed to anger the men more.

"Alright! You’re trying our patience! Feel this!"

Bang-bang-bang!

They started shooting at the car. But as expected, the bullets bounced off the glass and
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