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.

anchor. Now she didn't care what happened to her, as long as

Keeping my face neutral, I said, "I'll distract Wayne. You sneak to the garage

Lena blinked. "Me?"

get Jace."

the heroic type-more scalpel than superhero. But it wasn't

didn't last long. She

could move, Lindey

and carrying her to a bedroom. Lena stepped into doctor mode like it was

and I exchanged a quick glance. Without a word, we swapped roles-she would keep Wayne occupied while

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.

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

Chapter 804

arm. "Wayne... I don't think I'll make it. Let me talk to

me felt like clockwork, even though none of

I opted for the longer, quieter route to