A Man Like None Other

Chapter 1141 Ulterior Motive

It was only after running a dozen miles in a single breath that Skylar dared stop.

His chest throbbed with dull pain as he panted heavily.

Skylar had received the full force of Jared’s blow to secure his escape.

“It’s not over between us, Jared. I will have you pay the price.” His features were twisted with rage, though he felt envious upon recollecting Jared’s shining bead.

He had never seen such a powerful instrument before.

“How many more secrets does Jared have up his sleeve?” Skylar muttered to himself as he frowned.

After catching his breath for several moments, Skylar departed hastily once more. He was afraid that Jared would catch up.

several

Skylar, however, it only

that very moment, Jared had

no interest in wasting his

remained basking in the sun at the Rowling residence

cultivate in Xenhall despite the distance, Jericho?” Coby asked his subordinate, who was

had been puzzling over that subject ever since his return from Xenhall. Skylar

Xenhall’s serene environment was a lie. Coby did not believe that for a second, as Xenhall was in an impoverished

Rowling,” Jericho said thoughtfully. “Every building on the wide expanse of the Gardners’ estate has been rebuilt, yet only that tower remains old-looking. It’s possible that Skylar came

arrived at the same conclusion as well,” replied Coby. “I suspect that there is more to that tower than meets the eye. I had never seen that tower over my numerous visits to Gardner Manor; I think it used to be an old apartment. I’ve even asked Karl why he had such an old

suddenly, his eyes

men at once. We are

a trip to Xenhall and uncover the secret once

was not going to let the tower’s secrets, if any,