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.

look before approaching Colton to offer their support. Colton cast a glance their way, offering

If no one had pushed him, he’d never have dared to provoke

carried far less weight than the other three powerhouses. This

Gianni exchanged uneasy looks, their expressions

captivating tales on

“Mr. Garcia, please don’t think that way. We’ve stood by Fabian for years. We would never set him up like

chimed in, nodding firmly. “Our families have always stuck

brushed it all aside. “It doesn’t matter. If we can’t go head-to-head, the least we can do is avoid them. Just remember the years of friendship when it comes time

they could keep—and how much—depended entirely on

over in Lyhaton, things appeared stable on the surface. But that calm was only a mask,