When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 638

“Stop daydreaming.” Mark leaned in, his voice a whisper of certainty, “Even if he makes it to this island, he can’t take you away. I won’t let you two meet, either.”

After his words to me, he turned to Samuel, “Tell him whatever you need to keep him off our backs, doesn’t matter if he’s here or not. I’ll figure out my own place to stay. And don’t worry about food, I’ve got it covered. In a couple days, me and my crew will be out of here.” Samuel, playing his cards close to his chest, only let out a terse, “Whatever.”

My heart sank. No more time to stall.

…

When Gregory got to the shore, he scanned the area, counting heads.

“Release them.”

Samuel hurried over, arms wide for a hug.

Gregory sidestepped, cutting straight to the chase, “Where’s my love?”

Samuel’s gaze clung to Gregory as if trying to read his mind.

Suppressing his anger, Gregory demanded again.

“Relax, they’re fine. I’ve prepared a meal, let’s eat first,” Samuel offered.

A hint of something flashed in Gregory’s eyes before he coldly nodded in agreement.

hide his glee. He had Gregory right where he wanted

they walked, his gaze casually sweeping their surroundings. Passing a bush, something reflective

undeveloped forest

Gregory

not developed yet. If you’ve got plans,

gave the bush another quick glance before

eagerly, “I’ve brought in a chef from your country, cooked up all

Gregory was unimpressed.

information like that was no surprise

gestured to a chair as

took the seat

him, eagerly serving

companions barely

was also

to the Myers family, and Josiah had not

course, he came looking to reclaim the

Pearl had come too.

escaping Gregory’s clutches,

s never the same,

a sanatorium getting novel

wasn’t just after the Myers fortune; she

she

Jane died, Gregory would