Chapter 720

Avery was stumped by the question.

“All you gotta do is give me the guy’s name, address, and a photo. The rest, keep it to yourself, Hans resumed taking sips of his drink

Avery studied Hans’s face intently, a smile playing on his lips that didn’t quite reach his eyes, “You don’t need to off anyone. Just keep a guy in check so my people can do their thing; that’s all.”

“Got it. Send me the details when it’s time.”

With that, Hans downed his last shot, stood up, hands buried in his leather jacket pockets, and walked steadily towards the door.

After all that booze, the guy could still walk a straight line. Impressive.

Avery watched him go, “I’ve had a deluxe suite prepped for you. You can head up and crash.”

“Mr. Abernathy has already sorted my digs. I go by the boss’s playbook.”

The door slammed shut. Avery stood alone in the dim room, quickly pulling out his smartphone, and tapping a name into the search bar.

Old headlines popped up, but the face in the photos was crystal clear!

Just then, Elsie walked in, eyeing Avery’s trembling, controlled silhouette, and ventured cautiously, “Mr. Chambers, you alright?”

“Hahaha!”

burst into

on this planet more capable than

his usually pale face flushed with excitement, “Thaddeus, just you wait, you’ve met your match!”

laughter, felt a chill creep over her. She had a hunch that

had sent shockwaves

beyond repair, and Jeff was hospitalized with a heart condition, with the media milking it for all it was worth the old man had “died” a few times over the past couple of

the K Group, Evadne had taken the throne. Her first order of business as the new head honcho was to punish Bevis. Not only did she clean

pocket change, Evadne wasn’t about to

million to a charity foundation established in Thaddeus‘ mother’s name.

at the Fairhaven Group premises, the board meeting was scheduled

Jareth woke up bright and early. By the time he was all groomed and dressed, Marilla was still snuggled up with her teddy bear, her

had indulged her once more. During their intimate moment, she clung to his shoulder, crying softly, insisting she’d get up early to tie his tie, brew his coffee, and make

day for him, and/as his wife, she wanted to be prepared. But Jareth, while responding softly, ravaged her even more fiercely.

Marilla was left worn out in

knew her well; if they had been intimate the night before, she’d surely sleep in. That was exactly what he wanted. His delicate wife didn’t need to do anything for him, just stay home sweetly, waiting

kind of happiness he’d been chasing his whole

sleeping beauty for a long while, the

caressing her face and whispering “I love you” a few times before reluctantly leaving

Lily and Jareth’s newly promoted secretary

become Marilla’s full–time personal assistant and bodyguard. Mr. Fairhaven needed reliable people by his side, so she recommended her protégé, Dean, for the secretary job.

greeted with

down the fort; take good care of Marilla.”

coat with Dean’s assistance, repeated his daily instruction with gravity “Contact me for anything Even during a meeting, it doesn’t matter. Nothing’s more important

Fairhaven,” Lily nodded solemnly.

gleamed as he looked at Lily.

on, make sure give Mr. Fairhaven your full support,” Lily said, with fervent concern.

and followed Mr.

and smiled knowingly. All their efforts

sleep in a while longer, Lily went to the kitchen to prepare a hearty breakfast

just gotten started when the

and doubled back, Lily hurriedly took off her apron and rushed to

the video monitor, a

suit, had sharp, rugged features. When he looked straight at her, his eyes conveyed

was rare for anyone to intimidate her like this.

“Who are you?”

she stepped back slowly, her hand even inching towards the concealed gun at

with the

a script, “Per Mr. Fairhaven’s orders, I’m here to escort Ms.

received any such instructions, and without Mr. Fairhaven’s

tightening on the gun in her hand, “Who the

at the door couldn’t be bothered to waste words, his patience wearing thin. He pulled something out of his pocket, slapped it onto the high–security keypad lock

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