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Chapter 813

No matter how careful you are, sometimes life finds a way to throw all your defenses out the window.

Dan had spent years avoiding trouble with Ronald after what happened back then. He stayed out of his way, kept his head down, never poked the bear.

But now? Everything was spiraling out of control.

Yvonne had gotten herself involved—which meant Xander was in the game now,

too.

And then Hull showed up, which basically meant Mr. Quinn himself had a hand in what was happening at Black Gate.

To Dan, it felt like the situation exploded in his face overnight.

They pulled up to Blacktower.

Dan got out of the car and looked up at the massive old manor, feeling a coldness settle in his chest.

Once, this place had been home. Safe, familiar.

Now, that feeling was long gone-home had become hostile, cold, and unwelcoming.

The old butler, Leroy, was waiting, almost like he'd known Dan would return today. The man's timing was never an accident.

In Dan's eyes, Leroy was just that woman's lapdog.

And the way Leroy looked at him now? Sure, it was polite on the surface, but Dan caught the sneer in his eyes the moment he glanced down.

That contempt? All because of her.

Leroy stepped forward, his tone stiff and formal. "Sir, Mr. Nelson is waiting for you in the study."

didn't bother with polite

made it clear-if that woman was there, he wasn't

Nelson is in

Mrs. Nelson. Adelle.

Ivanna Nelson-the Nelson

was also Derek's one true love, the one he risked everything

marrying Dan's mom and later Lacey under false

had no clue Adelle existed

woman survived because those two women had

gave a derisive snort and

The study.

Derek's glare-cold, venomous, like a snake ready to

him. Dan dodged, smirking with that signature rebellious grin What's the matter Didn't expect causing trouble for

had picked up the latest news: Hull himself

Not just for Susanna, but for

word loud and clear:

Susanna is dead meat." She named

and Yvonne. The

with the Quinn family. He'd walk on

Dan bringing Lacey back-and Susanna vanishing-he'd triggered a full-blown

was

that much? Enough to drag outsiders

Gate burn

s

every action was some

they'd gone

Dan didn't answer.

pulled out a chair and sat down across

bad things get between us, it's family business. And you

like stone. "It's only 'family business' if you actually treat