The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1719:

“Hold on a second.” Colton stepped forward at once. “We’re willing to cooperate, but look at him—he’s in critical condition and unconscious. Moving him right now could be dangerous.”

The officer studied Fabian’s crumpled form on the floor. After a moment of hesitation—and recalling his superior’s instructions—he gave a reluctant nod. Medical care would come first.

As they carried Fabian out, Colton’s knees nearly buckled beneath him, a wave of lightheadedness washing over his vision.

Luckily, the butler was close enough to catch him. “Sir!”

Colton forced his eyes open, teeth clenched. “I’m fine. I still have strength left.” With Fabian gone, he couldn’t afford to falter. If he did, the entire Garcia family would fall apart. That thought steadied him. Drawing in a sharp breath, he pushed forward. “Pack up. Now.”

Hours later, Vernon Hernandez and Gianni Morris—heads of the Hernandez and Morris families in Pinetree City—arrived at the Garcia Estate after receiving the news.

into the tension-filled space, glanced around, and then exchanged a silent look before approaching Colton to offer their support. Colton cast a glance their way, offering a faint smile that didn’t quite reach his

my son is capable of. If no one had pushed him, he’d never have dared to provoke the

name carried far less weight than the other three powerhouses.

Gianni exchanged uneasy looks, their expressions stiffening

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with frustration as he looked at Colton. “Mr. Garcia, please don’t think that way.

in, nodding firmly. “Our families have always

aside. “It doesn’t matter. If we can’t go head-to-head, the least we can do is avoid them.

they could keep—and how much—depended entirely on how ruthless the others chose

on the surface. But that calm