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.

was

steps, Jareth approached the main entrance, without a hint of

cost, he had to bring Marilla

without you is

open the heavy door and entered with an icy expression.

at that moment, Gary sent a message.

added that

decided to play it safe and take the stairs.

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pace to

as he reached the second floor, a chaotic

another, brandishing their knives. Having disarmed one of

before him, with blood pooling and

a strip of fabric and wrapped it tightly around his

was on his heels!

to his game. Without lingering, he ran towards

slammed the button frantically, and seconds later, the doors slid

inside were five more blade–wielding thugs!

swimming pool area.

deck chair, lazily puffing on his favorite

at his watch, then smacked his lips and continued

door facing the swimming pool entrance chimed open.

eyes suddenly

with unyielding determination towards the pool area, like a war god emerging from a sea of blood and mountains of corpses.

smeared with blood, and his

Gary took a deep puff of his

to walk out

man had done

underworld, and Jareth was showing

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

knife wound, and the gash

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

Gary gave him a

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