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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 small talk.

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

replied, “Mrs. Nelson is in the infirmary

Mrs. Nelson. Adelle.

Ivanna Nelson-the Nelson siblings'

true love, the one he risked everything

it meant marrying Dan's mom and later

no clue Adelle existed until

woman survived because those two women

Dan gave a derisive snort

The study.

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

that signature rebellious grin What's the matter Didn't expect causing trouble for Lacey would blow up

up the latest

just for Susanna, but

put out word loud and clear: "Anyone at

Susanna is dead meat." She named

Yvonne. The

avoiding any run-in with the Quinn family. He'd walk on

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

face was

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

Gate burn

s

some scheme

all, this time, they'd gone straight for

Dan didn't answer.

a chair and sat down across from Derek, meeting

bad things get between us,

if you actually treat me like family. Am I your family,