Chapter: 1042

Bruno, overhearing the exchange, was perplexed. “Hackett, you usually prefer to take charge and always say Marcus is too rash. What's with the sudden change today? You're actually pushing to go get Marcus and even suggesting we stop by his place? That's out of character for you."

Hackett's face darkened, and he retorted sharply, "What's that supposed to mean? Are you all ganging up on me now? Fine! If everything I say is wrong, let's just go find Cedric and get it over with!"

Just as he finished his tirade, the car rolled up in front of them.

Farley opened his mouth to reply, but before he could speak, their phones began to ring simultaneously.

Farley answered his call, and through the speaker poured the distraught sobs of Marcus' daughter.