Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 804

No wonder Jace wasn't in the memorial hall-Wayne had locked him up.

Lena's instincts had been spot on. Wayne was pulling moves at his own dad's funeral. With Cole taken care of and Jace out of the way, he'd have the 'empire' all to himself.

They say power belongs to the ruthless, and Wayne-once polished and charming-had gone full villain, severing ties with everyone to get what he wanted.

"Rea, only you can save him," Lindey sobbed, her cries growing louder.

I got why she had to keep this quiet. If she stood up to Wayne openly, she'd be next on his

list.

She might've pretended to ignore his actions, but deep down, her conscience wouldn't let her fully look away. This was her way of pleading for help without drawing his attention.

It wasn't just fear holding her back, though. She had one final wish she needed to see through.

and he'd been her anchor. Now she didn't care what happened to her, as long as she could

I'd help, then turned to Lena. Keeping

Lena blinked. "Me?"

get Jace."

type-more scalpel than superhero.

last long. She nodded,

could move, Lindey

carrying her to a bedroom. Lena

glance. Without a word, we swapped roles-she would keep Wayne occupied

keeping her tone clinical. "Do you have meds to lower it? Her heart rate's too slow-she'll need something fast-acting. And she's running a fever-101°F. We'll need to cool her down physically. Medication might

slipped out to "get an ice pack." As I left, Lindey weakly

Chapter 804

think I'll make it. Let

teamwork between Lindey, Lena, and me felt like clockwork, even

risking being seen, I opted for the longer,