“And even if we did get him on the phone, he probably wouldn’t be able to say anything coherent.”Hearing that, Albert was at a loss for words.Was his son really done for? Just like that?He had still been holding onto a shred of hope, but now, it seemed there was nothing left.The chief remained silent, no matter what Albert said.“Honestly, you’ve got to understand—we don’t even know how to talk to him anymore. He’s completely out of it, like he’s lost his mind.”After hearing the chief reject him so many times, Albert realized the man truly had no way to help.And if that was the case, no amount of begging would change anything.It would be a waste of time.So why bother?“I understand. Everything I promised, you’ll get. Just… please keep an eye on my son.”The chief agreed with a few brief words, but privately, his mind was still on Lucas.He knew perfectly well which side carried more weight, and who had the real power.As for Albert, he’d just do what was within reason and take
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