At the end of the antiquities market, stood an extravagant manor.
The sign above the entrance stated Amber Room.
This was where one of the King of the Underworld, Hansel Yaeger lived.
Nathan, Colin, along with battered Yardley with bloodstain still on his chin, got out of the car.
Nathan looked at the big house. “So Hansel lives here?
Yardley glanced at Nathan. “Yes, he lives here with his subordinates all year long. This is his base of operation.” “Hansel is not someone you can mess with.
“You can still leave now before you regret.”
Nathan smirked, “That won't do. I have to get the abstract painting back at all costs.
“Go knock on the door and bring me to meet Hansel.”
Yardley had no choice but to brace himself and pressed the doorbell.
Soon, the door to the manor house was opened by a middle-aged man with a frown.
He asked irritatedly, “Yardley, didn't Hansel tell you to leave Brimmopolis and lie low once you got the money?
“How come you're back here?”
Yardley awkwardly explained, “Lenny, I have two friends here who wanted to meet with Hansel to
buy Huck's abstract painting.”
Lenny scrutinized Nathan and Colin with a dubious expression.
He said after a moment of hesitation, “I have to ask if Hansel wants to meet them.”
He called Hansel on his phone.
Once the call ended, he said, “Hansel is willing to see you both!”
He led the way right after.
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