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

forceful steps, Jareth approached the main entrance, without a hint of hesitation in his

matter the cost, he had to

without you

open the heavy door and

deserted, and at that moment, Gary sent a

understand why Gary added that last line, which seemed oddly cryptic.

he decided to play it safe

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quickened his pace to dash up the stairwell.

he reached the second floor, a chaotic flurry of

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

fell 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 the weapon from slipping.

wave of henchmen was on

added to his game. Without

slammed the button frantically, and seconds

inside were

swimming

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

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

the elevator door facing the

half–closed, bored eyes

the pool area, like a

smeared with blood, and his only white shirt was soaked in

bad, kid.” Gary took a deep puff of his cigar; his admiration for the young man seemed

Jareth to walk out of that elevator

young man had done just that.

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

the sworn enemy that haunted his heart; his lips

one knife wound, and the gash on

battle in the elevator had nearly cost him his life, but it was the love for Marilla and

very impressive,” Gary gave him

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