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.

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

kidnappers caught on and sedated her again, any hope of escape would be lost. Even so, wariness lingered. Lise was hardly someone she could trust

a low, urgent voice. “Loosen my ropes now, or how am I supposed to make

face. “I can’t cut you loose right now—they’ll notice. Wait for my signal, and I’ll

new

through the vehicle. Lise shot her a look so sharp it could cut steel, and Carrie got the message—now wasn’t the moment to resist. She snapped her

vehicle lurched as two men clambered inside, their heavy boots rattling the floor. A quick scan from the taller man landed on Lise.

bored ease, “The dose I

the shorter man’s face as his gaze lingered on Carrie. His tongue darted over

get paid, then you can chase after whatever women you want. We’re right by the ocean