My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1110

Turning his attention to the gang leader, Jacob responded, “When you wrap this up, I’ve got something special for you—a rare gemstone necklace I picked up recently. I know you’re a collector. It’s wasted on me, so I’ll drop it off soon.”

Originally, Jacob had planned to ask for discretion regarding today’s affairs, hoping the gang leader would keep everything hidden from Alethea. Yet, as the conversation progressed, he thought better of it. His adopted daughter had become far too clever for her own good. Someone needed to remind her who she was dealing with. Trying to block Carrie’s reunion with the Hinks family took real nerve.

Perhaps in another household, he could have sympathized with Alethea’s fears. But with Carrie’s well-being so tightly linked to Kelsey’s survival, any harm to Carrie meant putting Kelsey in jeopardy—a risk Jacob wouldn’t tolerate.

A chuckle escaped the gang leader. “Much appreciated, Mr. Dury.”

Down by the sea, the amusement park stood mostly finished yet hauntingly empty. As dusk bled into night, shadows deepened across the grounds, lending the place a haunted, ominous edge.

The hospital waste truck rumbled into the deserted park, grinding to a halt near the water’s edge.

glances passed between Lise and Carrie. Lise’s whisper was barely audible, saying, “Keep your eyes shut. Don’t

lost. Even so, wariness lingered. Lise was hardly someone she could trust completely. During

lost cause. With no time to spare, Carrie spoke in a low, urgent voice. “Loosen my ropes now, or how am I supposed to make a run

right now—they’ll notice. Wait for

what’s new

so sharp it could cut steel,

lids closed than the doors swung open. The vehicle lurched as two men clambered inside, their heavy boots rattling the floor. A quick scan

bored

as his gaze lingered on Carrie. His tongue darted over his lips.

“Sumner, don’t complicate this. Take care of the job, get paid, then you can chase after whatever women you want. We’re right by the ocean now. Just finish her, tie a rock, and toss her in.