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.

at its peak, it was

nothing, Mr. Carter.

head to breakfast

the dining

steps to catch up with Isabelle and murmured, “How did you become aware of this

was a coincidence. She was also searching for you.

was detained in Glenbrook

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Father, the

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or three days, encountering the Carters who

was in search of Jim, Melissa became

go solo but was actually more concerned about Melissa’s safety, thus she decided to bring her along.

leads, Isabelle pursued from Glenbrook to Everthorn.

from Glenbrook to Everthorn? That’s quite an accomplishment,” Jim

just two cities or states. It spans two

accomplished it entirely on her

what about Yves? He sent you, but

“Perhaps he’s selecting a burial plot

the grandeur of the elongated and refined dining

at the head was Jim’s father, the leader of the renowned

Jim occupied seats beside each other.

Melissa sat solitary on the opposite side.

though reserved and unsmiling, showed no signs of anger and treated

presence.

status as a gangster leader was

more uneasy, akin laws for the first time, exhibiting great

a daughter–in–law meeting her

contrary, Isabelle remained at ease and unfazed by the atmosphere,

but envy Isabelle’s composure, pondering that even if she had encountered Lionel numerous times and wasn’t a stranger, she would still feel jittery in the presence of such a senior figure.

was also meeting Jim’s father

plate of sliced

care for some wine to accompany it?”

at the plate of sliced steak, a

nudging the steak towards

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