Chapter 1337

It seemed like the Delgado family was constantly preparing for battle, always on edge, as if expecting an ambush at any moment. Matthew thought about their ruthless methods, and how they would do anything for money, and it all made sense. A family willing to stop at nothing for profit would naturally invite brutal retaliation. After a moment of silence, Matthew said coldly, "Then call him. You can manage that much, can't you?" If Hagen could not even do that, there would be no point in keeping him alive. Hagen said nothing, his face pale as he shakily pulled a phone from his pocket. With trembling hands, he unlocked it, navigated to Hadley's number, and made the call. The phone barely rang before Hadley's voice came through, excited and eager. "Hagen, that bastard Matthew is dead, right?" Matthew snatched the phone from Hagen's hand and spoke firmly. "I'm not dead yet." Hadley paused for a split second, then roared with rage, "Y-You're Matthew? How are you on Hagen's phone? Wh