Chapter 783

In the grip of a life–or–death phone call, Gary laid down two conditions-

No guns. Come alone.

“Thaddeus, Evadne, Captain Ashbourne, I leave this in your hands. I’m off to meet Gary.”

With those final words, Jareth didn’t hesitate for a second. He turned on his heel and strode towards the

door.

“Jareth!” Thaddeus‘ voice was torn with anguish as he grabbed hold of him. “It’s a trap set by Gary. He might be after your life. You can’t go alone!”

“He wants my life, Thad.” Jareth managed a feeble, heart–wrenching smile. “If my life can ensure Marilla and Lily come back alive, then it’s worth the gamble.”

Evadne, with her eyes brimming with tears, declared resolutely, “Jareth, we’re coming with you! We’ll set up an ambush and strike when the time is right. We’ll definitely rescue Marilla and Lily!”

Shaking his head, Jareth replied, “Thank you, Evadne. But I can’t take that risk again. If it means Marilla and Lily can return alive, then truly, it’s a worthy trade.”

Evadne could barely hold back her tears, and Thaddeus felt his heart sink layer by layer.

“Jareth.”

Aaron, with a look as sharp as a falcon, stepped forward and opened his palm to reveal a tiny bug, “Wear this. Keep in touch with the police. I’ll coordinate things from here.”

With his pale lips trembling. Jareth took the device, “Thank you.”

“You, Marilla and Lily must come back alive. That’s an order.”

Drawing a deep breath, Aaron managed a comforting smile that was almost like a warm moonlight embrace, “You’re not just fighting for Evadne and Thaddeus. We’re right here waiting for you.”

Jareth paused, then he flashed a brief smile and clapped Aaron on the shoulder with force.

In the early morning, the sky was starless, and the weak and hazy moonlight added to a sense of desolation.

The screech of tires tearing against the pavement echoed as Jareth’s sports car slid to a halt in the middle of the compound.

Before him stood a half-constructed commercial complex, one of the Fairhaven Group’s properties.

originally Gary’s responsibility, but after he was ousted from Fairhaven,

determined and forceful steps, Jareth approached the main entrance, without a hint

he had

without you is tasteless.

door and entered with an icy

that moment, Gary sent

added that

decided to play it safe and

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quickened his pace to

second floor, a chaotic flurry of footsteps followed from

machetes lunging at him in murderous intent! The henchmen pounced one after another, brandishing their knives. Having disarmed one of

by one, these guys fell before him,

his own arm was wounded, and his black coat was also shredded. He tore off a strip of fabric and wrapped it tightly around his

wave of henchmen was

added to his game. Without lingering, he ran towards the elevator, which was dozens

the button frantically, and seconds later, the doors slid open.

were

the swimming

favorite cigar, while playing

minutes, he would glance at his watch, then smacked his lips and

elevator door facing the swimming pool entrance chimed

eyes suddenly widened.

the pool area, like

once frosty face was now smeared with blood, and his only

took a deep puff of his cigar; his admiration

to walk out of that elevator alive.

man had done just

legend feared in the underworld, and Jareth was showing signs of his

area, with his gaze fixed on the sworn enemy that haunted

more than one knife wound, and the gash on his arm was still

had nearly cost him his life, but it was the love for Marilla and the concern

Gary

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