"They’ve already betrayed us, going back would be walking into a trap."
Lu Xiaofan was shocked, "They actually dared to betray us?!"
Coldness filled Qiao Yiyang’s eyes as he said coldly, "I underestimated Rong Shaoze; he was actually able to make contact with Reid and convince him to betray us. Now that Mingyan is in their hands, it’s more likely bad news than good."
"Should we go back to save him?"
"...Can we save him?"
Lu Xiaofan fell silent, knowing they could not save him.
Even they themselves were in great danger.
"What should we do next? Flee?"
Qiao Yiyang did not answer her. His expression was icy, and his heart was actually filled with anger and hatred.
Everything had been according to his plan, but suddenly, the situation had changed.
Now, he was no longer the Mafia godfather but had become a homeless stray.
Fenix and the Thousand Moon factions wanted to kill him, and the Mafia too wanted him dead; where could he possibly escape to.
His gaze fell on Lin Xinlan, lying beside him, and his eyes flickered as he reached out and gently touched her face.
This time, it was truly impossible for him to have her.
Taking her with him while fleeing, she would not only slow them down but also couldn’t endure the hardships.
Not taking her with him, he was truly unwilling to accept that.
Even if he were to die, he wanted to drag her down with him.
If he killed her first and then managed to escape successfully without dying, wouldn’t he have killed her for nothing?
A touch of resolve flashed in Qiao Yiyang’s eyes, perhaps they could only go that far.
Suddenly, Lu Xiaofan called out in a deep voice, "They’ve caught up to us!"
Behind them, several helicopters flew toward them, and at the same time, Reid’s voice came through the communicator, "Qiao Yiyang, you are now surrounded by us. Listen up, surrender quickly and hand the woman over to us! Otherwise, don’t blame us for being ruthless!"
Lu Xiaofan scoffed disdainfully, "Reid, you traitor! You sold out our base’s location, giving Rong Shaoze a chance. You are the traitor of the Mafia, a disgrace!"
Reid replied angrily, "I did not betray the Mafia! It was Qiao Yiyang who was heartless first, and so we were unrighteous! For the sake of a woman, he disregarded the lives of a hundred brothers. He simply does not deserve to be our godfather! Removing him is the will of all our brothers!"
Lu Xiaofan looked toward Qiao Yiyang, who said indifferently, "Tell them to maintain a distance of one kilometer, and I’ll release Lin Xinlan in a moment; otherwise, we’ll all perish together."
Lu Xiaofan relayed his intention, after which Reid pondered for a moment and said, "Fine, if you try any tricks, I will show no mercy!"
At this time, Lin Xinlan also woke up, her eyes drowsy as she overheard the conversation between Qiao Yiyang and Reid.
She didn’t know what had happened, but she knew the situation was very serious.
Qiao Yiyang met her eyes and asked softly, "Awake? Does your neck hurt?"
Lin Xinlan stared at him warily, remembering that he wanted to take her back to Rome.
Now that they were already in the air, she realized she couldn’t refuse.
"Qiao Yiyang, what has happened?" she couldn’t help asking.
Qiao Yiyang gave a faint smile, his eyes murky, and briefly explained the events that had just unfolded. Lin Xinlan listened, shocked.
So, Qiao Yiyang was no longer the godfather of the Mafia?
He no longer had any power?
She had only been unconscious for a while, yet things had changed so drastically.