Lucas didn't really want to strangle Ashton now. He loosened his grip a little, allowing him to catch his breath, and then ordered the two old men in front of him, "Now, let my friends leave safely. Don't stop them!"
The old man next to Ashton immediately agreed, "Alright, no problem. We'll let them go immediately!"
He waved his hand, and the few people from Club Illuma surrounding in front immediately backed away to make space for them.
Alexander and Ashley were both stunned. Although they were overjoyed, they still asked worriedly, "What about you?"
"You guys go ahead," Lucas said calmly.
Alexander and Ashley looked at each other. They knew that they couldn't be of any help here and would only be a burden to Lucas. So they quickly left without saying any nonsense.
Actually, the reason Lucas thought of threatening the two old men with Ashton's life was that Ashton had threatened him with the lives of Alexander and Ashley.