Chapter 765

"No. He's fine," Khloe said immediately, her voice firm.

"He has to be."

"I believe he'll come back... because he promised me," she added, cutting off any chance for Noah to respond, as if speaking another word might shatter the hard-won hope that had just reached her.

"What do you plan to do?" Noah asked, concern tightening his chest.

"I'm going to do as Clarice suggested... exchange for Nick."

of your mind?" Noah's worry spiked. Never mind that Clarice's words were likely a lie-Khloe shouldn't surrender herself even if

Clarice doesn't have all the evidence. I need to hold the leverage

Her arms pressed against the edge of the table for support. Noah understood her intent and felt

on doing this, I'll help you," he said.

me a few days. I'll make sure-confirm whether Nick

all logic, he didn't need to get involved anymore. Collect the payment, deliver

pursuit was already part of the price. Yet now, he couldn't pull away-half because of Lacuna, half

said, her voice thick

I don't want you risking yourself for us."

my home," Noah replied Khloe froze at that, then quickly understood. Noah's choice to accept this job wasn't a

breakfast spread. Khloe invited

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