Chapter: 1033

Disgust flickered across Marcus' face. He had seen Hackett's cunning before, but this was something else entirely. Without thinking, he yanked Hackett's sleeve sharply.

Hackett gave a forced chuckle and quickly backtracked. "Okay, okay, forget that. Right now, saving our friend is what matters most."

His expression tightened, irritation flickering beneath the surface as he refocused on Huey. "Huey, don't do anything reckless! We can sort this out. What you want is for Daniela to back off from your family, right? I'll get someone to bring her here, okay?"

Hackett shot Huey a subtle, knowing look.

Huey caught on instantly. Emboldened, he stepped up once more, clutching the megaphone. His voice thundered across the rooftop. "No, I won't meet with Daniela Harper! I'll end it all right here, on the Elite Lux building! I'll sacrifice myself to pave the way for my fellow association members! Daniela! Isn't this what you wanted? If I die, will that finally satisfy you?"