Chapter 350 Jim’s Father, the Gangster Leader

At Croica, near the Trevinia border.

The Carter Residence.

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Jim rapidly regained his health, as the fever diminished, and his injuries were thoroughly attended to.

At the break of dawn, Jim was in the midst of dressing when a gentle tap sounded at the door. “Come in,” he called out.

A servant escorted Melissa into the room.

Carrying a vessel of herbal remedy concocted by Isabelle, Melissa entered. Upon glimpsing Jim in the process of dressing, a faint flush tinted her cheeks.

“Mr. Carter, you’re awake.”

Jim pivoted to fasten his shirt. “Good morning, Ms. Holmes.”

The servant exited the room.

Melissa stood aside patiently as Jim completed his attire. She then proffered the medication. “Mr. Carter, it’s time for your dose.”

Jim accepted the medicine. “Thank you, Ms. Holmes.”

He swiftly consumed the medicine, and as Melissa attempted to offer him a tissue for his mouth, he gently intercepted it

“It’s alright, Ms. Holmes. I can manage on my own.”

“Alright,” Melissa replied softly.

Jim gazed at the bashful Melissa and was filled with gratitude.

“Ms. Holmes, I am truly grateful for your attentive care these recent days.”

He expressed his sincere gratitude to her.

peak, it was Melissa who took care

waved her hand dismissively and said, “It’s nothing, Mr. Carter. You don’t need to

to breakfast before anything else.”

to the dining

hastened his steps to catch up with Isabelle and murmured, “How did you become aware of this situation? And how did Ms. Holmes become involved with you?”

was a coincidence. She was also searching for you.

Glenbrook and subsequently went

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of two or three days, encountering

Jim, Melissa became apprehensive for her safety and insisted she accompany

actually more concerned about Melissa’s

the leads, Isabelle pursued from Glenbrook to

Glenbrook to Everthorn? That’s quite

extends beyond just two cities or states.

it entirely on her own.

about Yves? He sent you, but where is

he’s selecting a burial

the dining room, amidst the grandeur of the elongated and refined dining

at the head was Jim’s father, the

Jim occupied seats beside each

solitary on the opposite side.

the previous evening, Lionel, though reserved and unsmiling, showed no signs of anger and treated

presence.

status as a gangster

more uneasy, akin

daughter–in–law meeting her in-

unfazed by the atmosphere, casually

numerous times and wasn’t a stranger, she would still feel jittery in the

also meeting

plate of sliced steak to

care for some wine to

plate of sliced steak, a pang

for Asian cuisine today.” Isabelle remarked, nudging the steak towards Melissa. “Ms. Holmes, give it a

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