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.

whisper was barely audible, saying, “Keep your eyes shut.

on and sedated her again, any hope of escape would be lost. Even so, wariness lingered. Lise was hardly someone she could trust completely. During the ride, Carrie

own was a lost cause. With no time to spare, Carrie spoke in a low, urgent voice. “Loosen my

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

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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

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

She answered with bored ease, “The dose

lingered on Carrie. His tongue darted over his lips. “Pregnant or not, I’ve never

tall man’s features. “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.