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.

Gary’s responsibility, but after he was ousted from Fairhaven, it naturally fell into Jareth’s

entrance, without a

cost, he had to bring

you is tasteless.

heavy door and entered

deserted, and at that moment, Gary sent

understand why Gary added that last

he decided to play it safe and take

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pace to dash

floor, a chaotic flurry

another, brandishing their knives. Having disarmed one of them, Jareth seized the half–meter blade and cut through flesh with a ruthless

before him, with blood pooling and limbs

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

henchmen was

“difficulty” Gary had added to his game. Without lingering, he ran

seconds later, the doors slid open.

for him inside were five more blade–wielding

swimming pool area.

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

he would glance at his watch,

elevator door facing the swimming pool entrance

eyes suddenly

the pool area, like a war god

with blood, and his

Gary took a deep puff of his cigar;

Jareth to walk out

had done just that.

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

sworn enemy that haunted his heart; his lips turned

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

was the love for Marilla and the

Gary gave him

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