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Chapter 295 She’s at the Lloyds‘

He left her for dead in the mountains? The one person I cherish. The one I’d never even raise my voice towards?

Just the very thought of the young girl, lying amidst the rugged mountains, her life ebbing away, left Jordan gasping for breath.

His usual calm shattered, replaced by a tempest of fury. His fists clenched with such ferocity that his knuckles turned white. Grabbing Xavier’s collar with a force that almost lifted him off the ground, Jordan’s rage erupted in another brutal strike.

Ivan, standing nearby, was paralysed by the scene unfolding before him. Never had he witnessed Mr. Burnett in such a state of wrath. Though stern with his brothers, physical violence had never been his recourse. But this time, Mr. Xavier had indeed transgressed too far.

As Xavier reeled from the blows, nearing collapse, Mr. Burnett’s rage showed no signs of abating. His fist. raised once more, was poised for another strike, compelling Ivan to intervene swiftly.

“Mr. Burne

“Mr. Burnett, I beseech you, cease this at once. If you continue, you may very well end Mr. Xavier’s life.”

The implication was unmistakable. Persisting could result in Xavier’s death.

Yet, Xavier seemed indifferent to his agony. Even after Jordan halted his assault, Xavier coughed weakly. blood staining his lips, and murmured, Jordan… end it now. I have no desire… to live…”

eyes,

His reflecting a profound despair, conveyed a sense of finality that sent chills through Ivan. Xavier appeared resigned to his fate.

Jordan, staring at the suffering Xavier, his fist still clenched, his eyes blazing, spoke through gritted teeth, “Bind him and head to the mountains. I want her found, alive or…

He trailed off.

“If you fail to find her, none shall return!”

immediately, “Yes, Mr.

by hundreds of search

the spot where Milly had last been seen, now ominously vacant. The once blood–stained ground had been somewhat cleansed by the rain, yet the faint scent of iron

air.

at the empty space, his voice a mere

fighting against the tide of fear rising within him, struggled to maintain his composure, his heart heavy

Jordan surveyed the surrounding landscape, he noted the terrain, though

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She’s at

found,

then, had Milly vanished

these contemplations, Jordan’s phone chimed persistently in his pocket. Engrossed in deciphering the clues before

Hansel?

no recent dealings between the Burnetts and the Lloyds, and their relationship lacked the familiarity for casual calls.

willing to overlook any possibility, Jordan

men

Burnett, I apologise for the interruption. I have heard that

narrowed

could Hansel be

ventured out discreetly to locate Milly, hoping to avoid unnecessary attention. So how did he

am indeed searching for someone, and time is of the essence. If you have information, please

mood of light–heartedness, “Mr. Burnett, your directness is appreciated. Allow me to

develop it into a tourist attraction in the future. Though still in the planning stages, the mountain is patrolled

her severe injuries, and brought

heart lifted at

She is alright.

hand found solace against the rough bark of a nearby tree, a momentary anchor in the storm