118: Chapter 118 John's Encirclement! Robert's Powerful Rescue

Lin Chen and his group stepped outside, only to have their path blocked.

The street in front of the café was crowded with pedestrians; the evening flow of people was already bustling when over a dozen burly men clutching clubs suddenly burst out from the alleys on both sides, completely sealing off the intersection.

Passersby were frightened and scattered, gathering at a distance to peek and whisper, the atmosphere at the scene instantly tightening to the breaking point.

The burly men all had fierce expressions, steel pipes and wooden clubs gripped in their hands, their demeanor arrogant and overbearing.

They were the very men John had sent to tail them; now, having torn off the mask of civility to forcibly surround them, it was clear they intended to take them away.

The leader, Boss Julio, stepped forward and cast a sidelong glance at Jack, his tone extremely savage: "Jack, you two-faced traitor! Mr. John has ordered that you either obediently come back with us to plead for mercy, or we will drag you away today! Hand the people over; this isn't over yet!"

Jack's expression darkened, but he didn't retreat in the slightest; instead, he took an active step forward, shielding Lin Chen and the others, bravely stepping up to the plate.

"I left John's investment bank a long time ago. I am Brother Chen's man now, and you have no right to touch me!" Jack's voice was resonant as he faced the group of burly men. "If you have the guts, come at me! Don't drag innocent people into this!"

He knew clearly in his heart that he had brought this trouble upon himself, so it was only right that he stand at the front and shoulder it, ensuring he would never drag Lin Chen down.

"You don't know what's good for you!" Boss Julio roared, waving the steel pipe in his hand. "Then we'll just kidnap Lin Chen too, and let him know the consequences of opposing Mr. John! Do it!"

The burly men immediately brandished their clubs and pressed forward, while the onlookers retreated with cries of alarm, the scene descending into chaos.

Ella immediately turned sideways to shield Chen Xi, one hand pressing tightly against the cooperation agreement in her arms, her eyes vigilant and guarded as she dutifully protected the core document.

This agreement was the key to Jack's return, and there could be absolutely no mishaps.

"Chen Xi, move back and hold the agreement securely." Ella whispered, her gaze locked firmly on the approaching thugs, ready to deal with the conflict at any moment.

Chen Xi nodded, holding the agreement tightly against her chest, her expression calm and composed, keeping the crucial documents safe throughout.

Lin Chen stood at the back, his expression remaining calm and indifferent, without a trace of panic.

He slowly took out his phone and dialed Robert's number, his tone steady and calm.

"Robert, John's men are blocking the entrance to the café. Come and handle it."

"Mr. Lin, I am nearby. I'll be there in three minutes!" Robert's tone on the other end of the line was decisive, and his response was very reassuring.

After hanging up, Lin Chen looked up at Boss Julio and said indifferently: "Leave now, and you might save yourselves some trouble."

"Stop putting on an act! Get them!" Boss Julio didn't believe him at all and sternly ordered his men to attack.

Just as the burly men were about to rush forward, the urgent sound of sirens approached from afar, piercing and clear.

"Stop, police here!"

Robert led four police officers as they quickly pushed through the crowd, arriving powerfully at the scene.

The police immediately brandished their service weapons, shouting with serious expressions, instantly subduing the entire scene.

The burly men, who had been arrogant and overbearing just a moment ago, instantly turned pale, their clubs frozen in mid-air, not daring to take another step forward.

Robert strode over to Lin Chen's side, his cold, sharp eyes sweeping across the group of thugs: "Maliciously blocking the path with weapons! Everyone squat down for inspection!"

The police immediately stepped forward to control the situation; the burly men dared not resist and obediently squatted on the ground, their arrogant aura completely gone.

"Mr. Lin, are you alright?" Robert turned his head and asked respectfully.

"I'm fine, thank you for your hard work." Lin Chen nodded slightly.

Ella and Jack's tense nerves finally relaxed, and they let out long sighs of relief.

In the chaos, Boss Julio seized the moment while being subdued to secretly look up, etching the faces of Lin Chen, Ella, and Jack firmly into his mind, quietly laying the groundwork for a future move.

Robert soon led his men to take all the thugs away; the scene returned to calm, and the passersby gradually dispersed, still whispering among themselves.

Lin Chen glanced at the sky and ordered indifferently: "Let's go to the hospital to see Li Wei first; we'll deal with the rest later."

The group acknowledged and immediately drove to the hospital.

Meanwhile, in John's villa, the atmosphere was terrifyingly gloomy.

The subordinate responsible for the blockade secretly called, reporting with a trembling voice: The operation was a complete failure, they didn't catch anyone, and most of their men were taken away by the police.

Upon learning that the pursuit and blockade had failed, John went completely insane.