Javier proved challenging to handle—he was both cunning and difficult to guard against.

Eric sneered. "I'll ensure he faces the law! If I can't put him behind bars this time, then I'm not Eric Johnson!"

He instructed Sylvia to stay with the Montgomerys temporarily, urging her to avoid the villa until his return. Eric had learned about Kenneth's location from the Montgomerys' security personnel.

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At the mountain estate.

Chase recovered from his injuries inflicted by Eric's powerful punch t