Chapter 350

Jasmine didn't understand anything about James or the forces behind him in

Arcton. But one thing was clear. Those two attackers were no ordinary criminals. It explained how, despite Orkford's strict gun control laws, one of them had managed to get a firearm.

"Mr. Jacobson, you're bleeding. You should see a doctor," Jasmine said, startled by the blood covering Stephen's hands.

Stephen shook his head. "I'm staying here with Tess."

"Stephen."

Samuel's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at him. Each word he spoke came through clenched teeth, heavy with rage. "If anything happens to Tess..."

He couldn't bring himself to say the rest. The words "if she doesn't make it" caught in his throat.

He paused, then forced the rest out, voice tight and trembling. "I will make the Jacobson family pay, even if it costs me everything I have."

"James has already been taken by the police. This time, there's no escape for him." Stephen lowered his eyes, voice heavy.

"Mr. Yates."

tone softened as he said, "If anything happens to Tess... I'll give my

Marianne, and Jasmine all stared at him in shock. Even Wynn, who rarely showed any emotion, was visibly

of the Jacobson family, was offering his life in exchange for Tessa's? That wasn't something

his senses. He let out

that do? If Tess is really gone, would giving your life

brows furrowed. His lips pressed into

then

Tessa is still in

We

might

how it will turn

bad as we think

a

wouldn't be so cruel..."

throat. The sadness welled up so strongly

Tess will be

try not to think

patted

trying to comfort him.

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