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

entrance, without a hint of hesitation in his stride.

matter the cost, he had

you

the heavy door and entered with an icy

and at that moment, Gary

why Gary added that last line, which seemed oddly

seconds later, he decided to play it safe

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his pace to

the second floor, a chaotic flurry of footsteps

lunging at him in murderous intent! The henchmen pounced one after another, brandishing their knives. Having disarmed one of them, Jareth seized the half–meter blade and cut through flesh with a

these guys fell before him, with

his 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

henchmen was

this was just another “difficulty” Gary had added to his game. Without lingering, he ran towards the elevator, which was dozens of meters

button frantically, and seconds later, the

for him inside were five

swimming

favorite cigar, while playing some cheesy

at his watch, then smacked his lips and continued

minutes later, the elevator door facing the swimming pool entrance

bored eyes suddenly widened.

towards the pool area, like a war god emerging from a sea of

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

deep puff of his cigar; his admiration for the young man

to walk

the young man had done

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

gaze fixed on the sworn enemy that haunted his heart; his

more than one knife wound, and the gash on his arm

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

very impressive,” Gary

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