Chapter 350 Jim’s Father, the Gangster Leader

At Croica, near the Trevinia border.

The Carter Residence.

91%1

Finished

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 Melissa

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

head to breakfast

the dining area, they encountered Isabelle.

did you become aware of

also searching for you. Then, your dad

detained in Glenbrook and subsequently went missing.

1/3

Father,

Finished

or three days, encountering the Carters who were also looking for Jim, including Melissa.

Jim, Melissa became apprehensive for her

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

leads, Isabelle pursued from

to Everthorn?

just two cities or states. It

it entirely on

inquired, “And what about Yves? He sent you,

selecting a burial plot for you.”

amidst the grandeur of the elongated and

Jim’s father, the leader

seats beside

on the opposite

and treated them kindly. However, Melissa, seated at the same table, still felt daunted

presence.

of his status as a gangster leader was enough to instil

Melissa felt even more uneasy, akin laws for the first time,

daughter–in–law meeting

unfazed by the atmosphere, casually indulging in food and

and wasn’t a stranger, she would still feel jittery in the presence of such

unaware that Isabelle was also meeting Jim’s father

of sliced steak to Isabelle.

inquired, “Would you care for some wine to accompany it?”

sliced steak, a pang of envy stirring within

in the mood for Asian cuisine today.” Isabelle remarked, nudging the steak towards Melissa.

2/3

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255