Chapter 667:

Jake acted like he was about to pull out his phone to call Cara. The guards were visibly alarmed. They had been employed by Cara for several years, and everyone understood that after her rescue, she had transformed profoundly. Her moods were now unpredictable.

With Clayton’s protection, Cara had grown even more haughty and callous toward others’ lives. The grim fates of those who had offended her were well remembered by all.

Furthermore, it was common knowledge within the manor how crucial Jake was to Cara. She would always put him ahead of her own daughter.

Previously, after Jake departed the manor, a palpable sense of dread had hung over everyone. Some had even cautioned Cara against investing her time in Jake, believing it was in her best interest.

Cara had remained silent then. However, the following day, a body was discovered in the sea, incomplete and battered. She bluntly declared that this was the direct result of meddling in her relationship with Jake.

grave danger, with survival unlikely. A palpable

“Mr. Reeves, there’s no reason for us to question you.

offers tales worth

that, they cleared

He let out a light smirk.

who was sprawled on the floor, casting a complex gaze upon her. Her wrists and ankles bore the harsh red marks of ropes. Her clothes were in tatters, and her once meticulous hairstyle was now in disarray. The extent of her

it clicked. Cara had probably seen him entwined with Kallie at the bar. Thus,

sudden surge of compassion. Given what Cara

the ground. The sensation was odd. He felt a softness that was somehow

unconscious. She seemed to stir

clenched his lips tight, masking his turmoil, and then hastened away with

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