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CHAPTER 118: Winning Edge
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Lawton continued his food as he watched Smithson leave.

He didn't understand what else was there to find out about his attacker.

Lawton didn't like to talk about his attack as it triggers and reminds him of the incident.

Lawton finished his food and called out to the maid.

'The food was nice," Lawton said to the maid, as she walked towards him.

"Thank you," he added.

The maid smiled as she carried the empty plates to the kitchen happily.

Lawton then stood up from the dining room and walked into the living room where he met Smithson waiting for him.

Lawton sat down on a chair beside Smithson as they both stared at each other.

"What did your men find out about my attacker?" Lawton said.

He explained to Lawton that his men had finally been able to track the real men behind his attack.

"They found the men who beat you up," Smithson said.

"I thought you already traced them down," Lawton asked.

"No young master," Smithson answered.

"The men who gave us the information were not the ones who
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