Laurence was optimistic that Lilian was more than able to handle the situation.
Though Jane was not quite like Lilian, she ran the household for twenty-odd years. She was something else. The pair would not put themselves at risk unless they held all the cards.
Besides, Tony and Manny did not have the nerve to hurt them anyway.
"We don't have to worry about them, but I don't see why we can't watch Lilian in action."
Laurence chuckled.
In the end, Laurence brought along eight bodyguards, including Noelle. They drove three cars out to the Longbottoms' residence.
Halfway to their destination, they encountered a massive police presence. They slowed down and rolled down their windows to enjoy the spectacle. They got a good look when they eased off the gas pedal.
Plenty of men in black were scattered along the road. Some were wailing while others tried to get out without success. There were several rolling around on the floor, scratching themselves desperately.
Many more were badly beaten, their faces bruised and swollen, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.
"It's them."
From the front passenger seat, Noelle caught sight of Jane and Lilian. She also spotted Tony, Manny, and Roxy.
"Sir, you kept dragging your feet, and now, we're late. We didn't even get to see Lilian kicking butt."
Snapping her head over, Noelle whined.
All they could witness was the end of the fight.
Laurence, sharing her disappointment, said, "It's all my fault. My bad.
"It's okay. There's a good chance we might catch more action tonight. Even if it doesn't happen tonight, we won't miss it a few nights later."
Laurence told the driver to pull up ahead of the curb.
Jane called the cops. She told the police that Tony had sent people to invite her and Lilian as guests to the manor, but in reality, they were held captive to threaten the owner of Longtail Group since they were Laurence's honored guests.
It took a struggle for them to escape, but the Longbottoms' bodyguards hunted them down to try to capture them again.
Forced to retaliate, Lilian fought back and beat the Longbottoms' security team. Since Jane was not one for violence, she sprinkled the itching agent provided by Lilian.
They were only acting in self-defense. As Tony's family was guilty of unlawful detention and attempted murder, Lilian and Jane had to file a police report.
The Havenmill police force was used to dealing with the conflict between Longbottom Corporation and Longtail Group.
It was no secret that both businesses were bitter rivals.
Whenever intruders broke into the residence of the Longtail Group's owner, they were usually beaten up first before being handed over to the police. The police would investigate and follow the trail of evidence to the Longbottoms' acting heads.
However, the Longbottoms would never admit to such acts.
In short, both families were engaged in intense conflict.
Tonight's incident came as no surprise to the police.
The Longbottoms' bodyguards were rather weak against two women, though.
No wonder Longbottom Corporation was declining while Longtail Group thrived. The Longbottoms had nothing on Laurence.