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.

but after he was ousted from Fairhaven, it naturally fell into Jareth’s lap.

steps, Jareth approached the main entrance,

cost, he had to bring Marilla

you

heavy door and

at that moment, Gary

that last line, which seemed oddly

to play it safe

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to dash

as he reached the second floor, a chaotic flurry of

another, brandishing their knives. Having disarmed one of them,

fell before him, with blood pooling and limbs

a strip of fabric and wrapped it tightly around his hand

wave of henchmen was on his

was just another “difficulty” Gary had added to his game. Without lingering,

and seconds later, the

for him inside were

the swimming pool

deck chair, lazily puffing on his favorite cigar, while playing

he would glance at his watch, then smacked his

elevator door facing the swimming pool entrance

eyes suddenly

Jareth moved heavily yet with unyielding determination towards the pool area, like a war god emerging from

with blood, and his only white shirt was soaked

of his cigar; his admiration for the young man seemed

hadn’t expected Jareth to walk out of

young man had

his youth, Barry too was a legend feared in the underworld, and

sworn enemy that haunted his heart; his lips

knife wound, and the gash on his arm was

him his life, but it was the love for Marilla and the concern for Lily that

Gary gave him a thumbs–up.

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