Chapter 327: Settling the Score

Half an hour later, Tina arrived at her destination. The area was desolate and silent, with not a soul in sight, surrounded by steel bars and bricks. She quickly found Zackary in the corner of the warehouse, his hands and feet bound, eyes covered, trembling.

"Zackary," Tina approached him and untied him. "It's alright now, don't be afraid."

Zackary, who had been shaking with fear, finally relaxed upon hearing her voice. Once freed, he couldn't hold back his tears and threw himself into her arms. "Sister!"

"Don't be afraid, I'm here," Tina comforted him softly.

"Sister, she... she wanted to hurt me..." Zackary sobbed uncontrollably, his face flushed red.

Tina suppressed her anger and asked gently, "Who was it?"

Zackary stammered out the name. Tina scoffed. As expected, there was an insider in the Reed family; otherwise, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly. The only way someone could bypass all the Reed family's security systems was if there was a problem from within.

"Let's go," she said, patting Zackary on the back and holding his hand. "We're going home."

"But sister..." Zackary was still shaken from the ordeal and spoke timidly, "I'm scared..."

"You have nothing to fear," Tina's eyes were fierce as she spoke each word with determination. "I will get justice for you."

At one in the morning, Tina returned to the Reed family estate with Zackary. The entire place was brightly lit; everyone was waiting for them.

"Tina! Zackary!" Annabelle exclaimed with a mix of surprise and relief as she rushed forward to embrace them. "I was so worried! You were gone for so long without any news; I didn't know what to do!"

"I'm fine, and Zackary is safe too," Tina reassured her calmly. "It just took some time."

you hurt? Were you scared? Now that you're home, no one will harm you." Jared stood nearby, watching Annabelle

him but then grew serious. "But

a corner. "Nathaniel, do you have anything to

called out, Nathaniel stood up abruptly and quickly put on a hostile expression. "What does this have to do with me? Your brother gets kidnapped,

but clearly shared her son's sentiments. To them, Zackary was just an unrelated brother; it wasn't worth such a fuss that even their branch of

the side, not

give you one last chance," Tina

your chance!" Nathaniel scoffed and started to leave. "Your brother is found

leave, Tina swiftly threw a silver needle

phone and played a video. "Why don't you watch this first

attacked her. The leader confessed directly into the camera. "The whole thing was orchestrated by Nathaniel Farrell of the Farrell

they heard Nathaniel's name and

face turned pale as he

The video continued playing.

the video, "His goal was my

repeatedly. "Nathaniel said not to leave any witnesses; he wanted you to die

get into Whispering Pines

answered truthfully, "Someone from the Reed family

away her phone

Farrell family members were still reeling from shock, unsure whether to be more surprised that

struggle. "You can't frame me! You're just

ground. "These are your call logs and

you're on 05s.org for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is

clearly outlined how Nathaniel had contacted these hitmen and paid them an advance for their dirty

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