Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld
Chapter 386 Wanted Charley Gone for Good

Lela stood in front of Joseph, the autumn breeze lifting her long, thick hair. Strands floated around, carrying a faint, exotic scent that was refreshing.

The awakening of the Mutant nature, the change in her pupils, and her time with Sylvester had given Lela this unique fragrance. It was subtle but intoxicating. Combined with her stunning looks, she could captivate anyone. Joseph could barely contain himself, but he knew such beauty needed gentle care; he couldn't rush it.

When Lela asked how to resolve the issue, Joseph said with a smile, "He hit me, and he's not getting off easily, but if you're willing..."

He moved closer, lowering his voice. "He beat me, and I'm in a lot of pain. If you come to my room tonight and give me a massage, we can call it even. What do you say?"

Charley, watching this, was furious. His hands clenched into a fist, and the gun in his sleeve was ready. If Joseph dared to touch Lela, he'd shoot Joseph.

Eleanor saw Joseph's lecherous gaze and wanted to kick him, but Gilbert held her back.

Lela looked at Joseph. "Alright."

Joseph smiled and reached out to touch her, but Lela, with her sharp senses, dodged and moved to Charley's side. "Joseph, hold your horses. It's no fun if you're too eager."

Joseph smiled but then saw Charley's cold stare. He remembered Charley's earlier display of strength and frowned. He thought, 'With Terry protecting this woman, taking her won't be easy. I need to get rid of Terry first.'

The air fell into an eerie silence.

James, with an impeccable sense of timing, stepped forward as he noticed the seemingly harmonious surface tension. "If we can resolve this, that'd be for the best," he interjected.

Glancing over at Charley, James recognized the secrecy surrounding his identity, especially given the type of car he drove an indication of his extraordinary status. James wouldn't be foolish enough to sour relations with such a figure, Moreover, he always found Joseph's gaze unsettling.

Were it not for Joseph's status as the top contender in the spring races, hailed as the rising star of the racing world, James would have disregarded him altogether.

James approached Charley respectfully. "Terry, I'm sorry, but you didn't register for today's race, so you can't participate. But I've prepared a resting area for you. Please follow me."

Charley waved dismissively and said, "Don't worry about me. I'll leave now." Next time, he'd definitely defeat Joseph.

As Charley was about to leave, Joseph stepped up. "James, I didn't participate in this qualifying race either. Besides, Terry's already here; it would be a shame for him to leave. Why not let him race?" Joseph wanted Charley gone for good.

Charley was about to agree when Lela pulled him back. She said with a seductive smile, "Joseph, Terry haven't fully recovered. I'll take his place in this round."