With the information he had gathered, Danson was ready to investigate the two locations: Providence College and Feazer Medical Clinic.
Though the young man named John Lopez was undeniably dangerous, Danson wasn't about to confront him directly just yet. His plan was simple—he would start by speaking to people who knew Lopez, and with enough digging, he believed he could uncover the young man's family background.
But just as Danson was about to head out, an unexpected guest arrived.
A woman entered the room, dressed provocatively—tight clothes that hugged her curves and a skirt that accentuated her figure. Her white silk stockings only added to the allure, making her long legs seem even more striking.
She held a Prada handbag in one hand and took off her sunglasses with a slow, deliberate motion, giving Danson a disdainful look.
"Danson, how dare you come back to the US? Still not satisfied with your life abroad?" The woman sneered, her voice dripping with disdain.
At the sight of her, Danson's expression shifted. There was a hint of something like fear in his eyes as he tensed up.
The woman's name was Laura. Once a rising star in the entertainment industry, her career had taken a nosedive when her affair with a powerful figure from Houston was exposed. It was Danson who had broken the story, and as a result, she had lost everything—her reputation, her career, and even her place in the limelight.
That was when Danson had been forced to flee abroad to escape the powerful Houston family's wrath.
Now, seeing her again after all these years, Danson's face darkened.
"How do you know I'm back in the US? And where did you get my address?" he demanded, his voice colder than before.
Laura grinned, unbothered by his tone. "Julian—your apprentice—is working with me now," she replied smoothly.
At the mention of Julian, Danson frowned. Julian had been one of his protégés, but after Danson had left the country, Julian had likely gone his own way. To learn that he was now working for Laura was a blow.
His face darkened even further.
Laura noticed the change and laughed. "Don't look so upset. I'm not here to settle scores today." She waved a dismissive hand before continuing. "In fact, I should be thanking you. If it weren't for you exposing that affair, I wouldn't have married into the Swift family so soon."
The Swift family, alongside the Long family, was one of the most powerful in Houston.
Laura had once been an underground lover to one of their members. But after Danson's exposé, everything had changed. The man had divorced his wife and married Laura instead, granting her access to the riches and status she had long craved.
Danson blinked, processing her words. "So why are you here, then?" he asked, his suspicion rising. "Surely you didn't come to thank me for ruining your career."
Without waiting for an invitation, Laura sauntered over to the sofa, casually sitting down. She began to massage her calves, a smug smile playing at the corners of her lips. "Since you're so capable, you must remember the rivalry between me and Anita Moore, right?"
Danson nodded slowly. He had heard of it, of course.
Laura had once been the shining star of Prosper Entertainment, the company that had now backed Anita Moore. When Anita first arrived, Laura had felt threatened and, in a fit of jealousy, had threatened to leave the company if they chose to support the newcomer.
At the time, Laura was the bigger star, and Anita was just a rising talent with no guarantee of success. Naturally, Prosper Entertainment had sided with Laura. But when the company chose to support Anita instead, Laura was furious. She had even gone as far as to call Anita a "bitch" and accused her of pretending to be meek and humble.
The animosity between the two had been immediate and deep.
After that, Laura had severed ties with Prosper Entertainment, choosing to join the company under the Swift family's banner, thinking it would mark the beginning of a new chapter in her career.
But then Danson had exposed her affair with a member of the Swift family, and it had destroyed her career in a single blow.
"After you fled abroad, I spent most of my time dealing with Anita Moore," Laura continued, her eyes narrowing as she recalled the grudge. "I had people smear her name, and I even hired Julian, your most loyal disciple, to secretly photograph her. I was determined to drag her into the mud."
Unfortunately for Laura, Anita Moore was a tough target. Despite the smear campaigns, Anita had maintained a spotless image, always busy with work and staying far away from any scandal.
When Laura had tried to fabricate a story about Anita slapping a newcomer, the public wasn't fooled. They rallied behind Anita, dismissing the rumors as baseless. In fact, the internet had turned Laura into a joke. Every time there was a scandal in the entertainment world, fans would joke, "Better watch out, Laura is up to her old tricks again."
Now, Laura was seething with anger. Anita Moore had become untouchable, and Laura couldn't stand it.
But now there was a new opportunity. A young man had entered Anita Moore's life—someone with an obvious connection to her. This was a chance for Laura to finally tear Anita down.
And she had always believed in one thing:
"When a flawless woman begins to have a man by her side, she will reveal a flaw. It might start small, but over time, it will grow into something bigger."
Laura smiled to herself, knowing that this time, she would have the perfect opportunity to expose Anita's flaw.