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.

when his fever was at its peak, it was Melissa who took care of him.

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

breakfast before anything else.”

the dining area, they encountered Isabelle.

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

was a coincidence. She was also searching for you. Then, your dad contacted

Glenbrook and subsequently went missing.

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Jim’s Father, the

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encountering the Carters who were also

became

Isabelle opted to go solo but was actually more concerned about Melissa’s safety, thus she decided

pursued from Glenbrook

few days, spanning from Glenbrook to Everthorn? That’s quite an accomplishment,” Jim sincerely praised.

extends beyond just two cities or states. It spans two separate countries.

she accomplished it entirely on

He sent you, but where is he?”

a burial

amidst the grandeur of the elongated and refined dining table.

Jim’s father, the leader of the

seats beside

solitary on

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

presence.

recognition of his status as a gangster leader was enough to

felt even more uneasy, akin laws for the

a daughter–in–law meeting

Isabelle remained at ease and unfazed by the

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

she was unaware that Isabelle was also meeting Jim’s father

plate of sliced

you care for some wine to accompany it?”

the plate of sliced steak, a pang of envy stirring

nudging the steak towards Melissa.

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