Chapter 459:

Inside the car, the air conditioning created a comfortable environment, yet Edgar couldn’t shake off a chill. Jake seemed to be taking a moment of respite, his eyes closed and fingers massaging his temples, his expression one of clear impatience.

“Mr. Reeves,” Edgar stammered, the nerves evident in his voice. “You don’t need to worry about Miss Watts. Our team has her under control.”

Upon hearing this, Jake opened his eyes and let out a chuckle. “You actually believe what you just said?”

Edgar fell silent, unable to respond. He had recognized Anna’s competence long ago. Not even the genuine Mr. Jack could tame her.

Jake’s brow furrowed as he observed Jenny on the pavement. Despite her frightened state, she managed to lift her head and study him, a sign she might not be severely hurt.

Could she be a con artist? Yet her appearance didn’t suggest she was in need of money. Leaning close, Edgar murmured to Jake, “Mr. Reeves, should I take her to the hospital?”

telling look. Obligingly,

looking delicate and vulnerable. Rain streamed down her face, distorting her vision.

a mask. Yet, the mask didn’t detract from his allure; it somehow enhanced it. Jenny’s heart kicked into overdrive. She knew it. The

Jenny on the pavement. Despite her frightened state, she managed to lift her head and study him, a sign she might not be severely hurt. Could she be a con artist? Yet her appearance didn’t suggest she was in need of money. Leaning close, Edgar murmured to Jake, “Mr. Reeves, should I take

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his gaze with Jenny’s. His voice was cold as he said, “Be honest with

her scheme had been exposed. She slowly rose from the ground, fighting dizziness.

the verge of tears. “There’s more to it. I’ve been tormented by a cruel person, and I’m desperate. You seem strong, and I figured perhaps you could help me. I assure you,

intentions. Jake’s annoyance deepened, his tone growing even colder. “Do I really

so much power. I stand no chance against her. Feel free to look into me. In Halstead, I’m quite well-known, and I have a network of children who help me gather information. I’m well-connected. If you

her, his expression one of

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