When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 387 The Invitation

Chapter 387 The Invitation

Payne froze when he heard the cold, lethal voice on the other end of the line.

This was the Stone family’s son–in–law?

Hadn’t people said he was useless?

But even through the phone, the killing intent was so sharp it pricked his skin.

Doubt flickered through Payne’s mind, but he steadied his tone.

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“Mr. Gunn? This is Payne. I’ve secured an invitation to the offshore auction. My son Rio is already on his way to deliver it to the Stone family and meet you. I’ve received word that Ms.

you. Would Stone may be at that auction. I had no other Stone family numbers, so I contacted you be willing to go?”

Baron’s eyes narrowed.

So Payne could get an invitation? Interesting. He was no ordinary man. And of course Payne could have found other numbers–choosing him was deliberate, maybe a test.

Baron’s mind moved fast.

I just got the same news, and I was tearing my hair out for lack of an invitation. And here you

is back, we’ll come in person to express our gratitude

softened, even warmed

Payne blinked.

your wife.”

on that ship? He wasn’t just

already had this news?” Payne asked

out years ago, my mother was the first wife. Some loyalties remain. And over the years, I’ve kept ties among all kinds of people–ruffians, merchants, old contacts. Call in enough favors, and

it over

Even a fallen Gunn carried weight. And his mother had indeed left behind

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Chapter 387 The Invitation

those last

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was willing to burn his remaining ties just to save

Gunn, you and Ms. Stone are truly bound in deep love. My Zach family is humble, but we can lend some support. My son will accompany you to the

were modest,

too

“Borris, my thanks.”

urged. “Saving her comes first. As for

some

“Good.”