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 ousted from Fairhaven, it

entrance, without

the cost, he had to bring Marilla back.

life without you is tasteless.

the heavy door and entered with an icy

deserted, and at that moment, Gary sent a

added that last line, which

to play it safe and take the stairs.

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pace to dash up

a chaotic flurry of footsteps followed

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

one, these guys fell before him,

was wounded, and his black coat was also shredded. He tore off a strip of fabric and wrapped

of henchmen was on

his game. Without lingering,

frantically, and seconds later, the doors slid

inside were five more blade–wielding

swimming pool

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

would glance at his watch, then

facing the swimming

eyes

yet with unyielding determination towards the pool area, like a war god

was now smeared with blood, and his only white shirt was

Gary took a deep puff of his cigar; his admiration for the

to walk out of that elevator

man had done

the underworld, and Jareth was showing signs of his grandfather’s prowess at

that haunted his heart; his

more than one knife wound, and the gash on

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

impressive,” Gary gave him a thumbs–up.

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