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.

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

in person to

softened, even warmed with a hint of

Payne blinked.

your wife.”

that ship? He

you already had this news?”

my mother was the first wife. Some loyalties remain. And over

thought it over

fallen Gunn carried weight. And his mother had

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have spent those last debts for

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burn his remaining ties

humble, but we can lend some support. My son will accompany you to the

were modest,

it was for someone in office to meddle with such things–too dangerous, too much to lose. Payne sending Rio and

“Borris, my thanks.”

quickly,” Payne urged. “Saving her comes first. As for

eased some of Baron’s

“Good.”