Chapter 678:

With resentment simmering under the surface, Lawrence gripped the paper tightly, his gaze fixed on it for what felt like an eternity. “Can’t we shave off a little more?” he asked again, though the hope in his voice was fading.

“Three seconds,” Jacob replied coolly.

Lawrence had no words. He hadn’t felt this tangled up in conflicting emotions in a long time.

With heavy reluctance, he signed his name, his mind already set on reclaiming every cent from Kristian.

He handed the paper over and said, “Don’t worry. I’ll stick to my end of the deal.”

Jacob gave the page a quick glance and replied with a cutting, “I don’t trust you.”

Lawrence was left speechless once more.

Damn it. They really couldn’t see eye to eye.

“The person you need to save is inside,” Lawrence said, regaining his focus. “The situation’s urgent. Follow me.”

Jacob replied, his tone

Now what?

an explanation, Jacob waved

see who could possibly warrant that kind of attention, and spotted Freya stepping out

to Jacob, eyebrows

much as blink, his

gave the paper in his hand a quick glance, then looked at Lawrence’s

Jacob replied, passing her the document.

is where magic

exchange left Lawrence scratching his

Jacob didn’t answer.

inside, cutting to the

you and Freya in love?” Lawrence asked

demeanor businesslike.

That shut Lawrence up.

glancing between Jacob and Freya

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