Chapter 314 Pulling Strings

Wynter wrapped her arms around Zach in a gentle embrace. “Don’t

worry about me. Keep an eye on that waist and don’t go spraining it.”

Zach, who normally wielded a fiery temper, now returned Wynter’s embrace like a child bidding goodbye to a playground friend.

“You can always go to the Kellers if you run into trouble. I’m sure they

won’t mind helping out Jackson’s favorite disciple, to say nothing of

the favor you did for them,” he said. “Without you, Lucas wouldn’t

have made any headway in Southdale.

“Remember, you’ll always have a place here in Harmony Community. I

don’t care who your parents are, but if they ever make you upset, just

know we won’t stand for it.”

“Mr. Zurich is right. We’ll march into Kingbourne if we have to,” an

elderly gentleman piped up. He added a little hesitantly, “Nothing can

scare us.”

Zach glared at him. “Oh, quiet you. You were the reason Wynter was

wrongfully brought into custody.”

I…” the gentleman

Gustavo’s fault. Some

their true colors.”

his fault? Bah! He just wanted to relive his

If this were the past,

Zach

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and demanded, “Do

said immediately, “Yes,

Zurich is right. If you hadn’t uncovered the crimes

and claim to be associated with me!

were talking about the time Wynter had been ambushed

and wrongfully arrested.

was none other than

continue in his corrupted ways, Pierre’s name would be dragged through the mud as well.

would be unfortunate if someone as patriotic as Pierre had to lose his reputation because of

Pierre’s chest tighten. There were a few elderly folks in the community who no longer wanted to play

he could blame them. Jerome was

and

was eager to make amends. “Wynter, if

can always

there. I’ve given them a heads-up, and they’re prepared to help you

you, Mr. Gustavo,” Wynter said gratefully, smiling. She knew

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a formidable history if he had connections

any sort of power

at her

reminded sternly, “Don’t fall behind on

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