Chapter 722

“My teddy bear, my little teddy bear.”

In the suffocating darkness, Marilla clung to the icy wall, her body trembling as she hugged her knees to her chest.

That man had taken her teddy bear, and it felt as if he had shattered her soul, and ripped the spine from her body. Her mind was blank, cold sweat cascading down her pale, pretty cheeks like rain.

*Jareth, where are you, please come save me.”

Suddenly, every light in the room blazed on. Beams of harsh fluorescent light assaulted Marilla’s pallid face, the interrogation–like brightness pushing her already fragile psyche to the brink.

“Jareth, I’m so scared. Jareth,” tears streamed endlessly from Marilla’s tightly shut eyes..

She couldn’t remember anything; even the loving, tender moments she had shared with Jareth seemed to twist and fade into the distance.

The massive screen on the wall, like a dark curtain, flickered to life.

Marilla forced her swollen eyes open, the tears turning her vision red as they flooded her sockets.

the screen, bound, beaten, and blindfolded, unmistakably Lily.

her mental

Fairhaven Group, the directors‘ meeting commenced as scheduled.

loyal subjects. He had built this empire through

were a few old–timers who resisted the young heir, pledging

just about respect – they feared that with Jareth’s ascent, their own power and profit would diminish, which would

company into decline, but not everyone was interested in the grand future of the Fairhaven Group. Some were only concerned with maximizing their current benefits.

lack of competence, could

and surveyed the room

believe you all know what I’m about to announce at

brow furrowed slightly, a sense of disquiet pricking at

minute or two. He didn’t know what made

icy hostility, but a few seconds later, a subtle, malicious smile crept across his lips.

will assume the role of CEO of the Fairhaven Group and officially join the board of directors!”

barely ended and the people present were about to applaud when Gary slowly stood up, his voice dripping

“I object!”

fell into stunned silence.

a tempest brewing in his piercing gaze. That look

a moment, Gary felt a vice tighten around his heart. But then he thought, why should he fear this young wolf? He was the elder, the sole son of the patriarch! He was determined to fight this battle to the

period of time, Jareth has proven himself with his reputation and business acumen – he’s the obvious choice for CEO of the Fairhaven Group. You’ll need

look at

“Dad.”

this table, we use titles,” Barry’s disdain for Gary’s flippancy was clear. It was a stark contrast to his late eldest son, Jareth’s father, who was beyond compare.

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