Chapter 74: Adder

The massive rooftop terrace now had only three people left—Leo, Serafina, and Lone Wolf.

The night breeze swept across the pool, bringing a hint of coolness.

Lone Wolf wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, turned around, and hurried over to the luxurious wine cabinet.

This time, he didn't call his men. Instead, he stood on his tiptoes himself and carefully took down that priceless bottle of Macallan 1926.

He pulled out the cork himself, and the rich aroma of whiskey instantly filled the air.

Lone Wolf grabbed two clean crystal glasses and walked over to the table in front of Leo. Bending slightly at the waist, he respectfully poured half a glass for Leo with both hands, then poured one for Serafina.

"Mr. Ashford, I was wrong earlier."

Lone Wolf held out the glass to Leo with both hands, his posture humble to the extreme—completely different from the arrogant Miami gang boss he'd been moments ago.

"This drink is my apology to you."

Leo didn't take the drink right away. Instead, he leaned back in the leather sofa, his cold gaze sizing up Lone Wolf from head to toe.

Only when cold sweat broke out on Lone Wolf's forehead again, and his hands started to tremble, did Leo slowly reach out and take the glass.

Lone Wolf let out a breath of relief and finally dared to sit down on the single sofa across from them, perched on just half the seat.

Serafina held her glass and walked gracefully to Leo's side.

She sat down next to him, her posture lazy and relaxed, her long, straight legs naturally crossing over each other.

She leaned toward Leo, looking casual, radiating that fatal allure unique to mature women at night.

"Alright, Lone Wolf, now that you've learned how to behave, let's talk business."

Serafina took a small sip of whiskey, her narrow eyes looking at Lone Wolf with an amused expression. "We're just using your turf. This way, your men won't get killed by us."

"Borrowing?"

Lone Wolf asked carefully.

"That's right."

Serafina licked her red lips, excitement flashing in her eyes.

"Leo's going to pull off something big in Miami."

"Take down Nightfall's base here."

"What?"

Lone Wolf's eyes went wide, and he nearly dropped his glass.

"The Nightfall organization? You mean... that international assassin organization?"

"Yes."

Leo set down his glass, his eyes ice-cold.

"They have a contact point in Miami. I'm taking it down."

"And..."

He paused, his voice growing even colder.

"I need Adder's location."

Cold sweat poured down Lone Wolf's forehead.

The Nightfall organization...

Even intelligence agencies from various countries were wary of them.

Countless politicians, wealthy people, and military leaders had died at their hands.

And now...

This young man was going to raid their headquarters?

Was he crazy?

But looking into Leo's eyes, calm as a deep abyss, Lone Wolf suddenly understood.

This wasn't crazy.

This was...

Absolute confidence.

"Mr. Ashford..."

Lone Wolf swallowed hard and said carefully.

"Adder was an instructor for Colombian special forces. He defected for certain reasons and set up a base here with someone else's funding."

"I've been in Miami for years, but Adder... I don't dare mess with him."

"He has at least fifty mercenaries under him, every single one a killer who's survived the battlefield."

"I didn't ask you how dangerous he is."

Leo cut him off, his voice calm but carrying undeniable authority.

"I just need to know... where he is."

Lone Wolf's whole body trembled.

"This... this..."

He hesitated for a few seconds but finally spoke.

"Adder is very cautious. He usually stays holed up in his base and rarely shows his face."

"But... this Saturday night, he'll be at Venom Bar in South Beach."

"Venom Bar?"

Serafina raised an eyebrow.

"Isn't that your place?"

"Yes... Yes, it is."

Lone Wolf nodded, more cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

"Venom Bar looks like mine on the surface, but actually... Adder is the real owner."

"I just manage it for him."

A gleam flashed in Leo's eyes.

"What's he doing at the bar?"

"Every first Saturday of the month, Adder goes to the bar..."

Lone Wolf took a deep breath.

"To collect payments."

"Drug dealers and arms dealers from South America all go to the bar that day to settle up with him."

"So..."

A cold smile appeared at the corner of Leo's mouth.

"He'll bring a lot of people that night?"

"Yes."

Lone Wolf nodded. "At least thirty mercenaries, fully armed."

"Plus my security at the bar... altogether..."

He swallowed hard.

"At least fifty people."

"Good."

Leo stood up and walked to the pool's edge, looking at the rippling water.

"Saturday night then."

"I'll go meet this Adder."

"Wait!"

Serafina suddenly stood up and walked to Leo's side in her high heels.

"You're going alone?"

Worry flashed in her eyes.

"Even if you're strong, going up against fifty fully armed mercenaries..."

"I'm not alone."

Leo turned to look at her.

"Shadow Squad will coordinate with me."

"That's still not enough."

Serafina bit her lip, determination flashing in her eyes.

"I've been to Venom Bar. The layout inside is very complicated."

"And..."

She paused, a seductive smile appearing on her lips.

"If you just barge in alone, Adder will definitely get suspicious."

"But if..."

She reached out with a slender finger and lightly touched Leo's chest.

"You bring a woman to 'spend some money'?"

Leo looked into her deep eyes and was silent for a few seconds.

"You want to be my companion?"

"Not want."

Serafina moved closer to him, her red lips almost touching his ear.

"Must."

Her voice became seductive and alluring.

"Venom Bar is an upscale place. Men without women can't get in."

"And..."

She licked her red lips, her eyes full of excitement.

"I really want to see how you, Reaper, wreck the place while you're surrounded by fifty mercenaries."

Leo looked at her, amusement flashing in his eyes.

"You're not afraid of dying?"

"I am."

Serafina answered without hesitation.

"But..."

She smiled seductively.

"When I'm with you, I feel like... I won't die."

Their gazes collided in the air.

After a long moment.

Leo nodded.

"Alright."

Surprise flashed in Serafina's eyes, but she quickly hid it.

"Then it's settled."

She turned to look at Lone Wolf.

"Saturday night, Venom Bar."

"You'd better prepare in advance."

"Prepare what?"

Lone Wolf looked confused.

A cold smile appeared on Serafina's lips.

"Prepare to pick up the bodies."

"Otherwise, what did you think..."

She pointed at Leo.

"We're going there to drink?"

Lone Wolf's whole body trembled as he finally understood.

Saturday night...

Venom Bar...

Something big was going to happen!

"I... I understand."

He took a deep breath and looked at Leo.

"Mr. Ashford, what do you need me to do?"

"Nothing."

Leo turned and walked toward the elevator.

"Before Saturday night, don't tip them off."

"Everything else..."

He didn't look back.

"Leave it to me."

With that, he strode into the elevator.

Serafina waved seductively at Lone Wolf and followed in her high heels.

"Ding."

The elevator doors closed.

Lone Wolf collapsed onto the sofa, staring at the empty pool. After a long while, he finally let out a long breath.