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 naturally fell into Jareth’s

steps, Jareth approached the main entrance, without

had to

without you

and entered with an

lobby was deserted, and at that

added that last

to play it safe

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to

floor, a chaotic flurry of footsteps followed from behind.

in murderous intent! The henchmen pounced one after another, brandishing their

him, with

also shredded. He tore off a strip of fabric and wrapped it tightly around his hand to prevent the weapon from

of henchmen was on his

his game. Without lingering, he

button frantically, and seconds later, the

inside were five

the swimming

on his favorite cigar, while playing some cheesy pop music on

at his watch, then smacked

minutes later, the elevator door facing

half–closed, bored eyes

the pool

with blood, and his only white shirt

a deep puff of his cigar; his admiration for

hadn’t expected Jareth to walk out of that elevator alive.

had done just

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

the sworn enemy that haunted his heart; his lips

knife wound, and the gash on his arm was still bleeding.

the love for Marilla and the concern for Lily

Gary

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