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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."

bother with polite small

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

is in the

Mrs. Nelson. Adelle.

and Ivanna Nelson-the Nelson

Derek's one true love, the one he risked

it meant marrying Dan's mom and later

had no clue

woman survived because those

around, Dan gave a

The study.

was met by Derek's glare-cold, venomous, like a

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

the drive back, Dan had picked up the latest

just for Susanna,

word loud and

Susanna is dead

The muscle behind them?

family. He'd walk on eggshells so as not

now, thanks to Dan bringing Lacey back-and Susanna vanishing-he'd triggered a

was

temple. "Do you hate me that much? Enough to

Gate burn

s

every action was some scheme to destroy Black Gate,

they'd

Dan didn't answer.

out a chair and sat down across from Derek, meeting

matter how bad things get between

cut him off, face like stone. "It's only 'family business' if you actually