Chapter 776

Jareth’s gaze darkened upon hearing the words, “You’ve got the wrong number. Call the cops if you’ve got trouble. I’m not dealing with this.”

Call the cops? She wouldn’t dare!

Over the years, working under Gary at the Fairhaven Group, April had done a lot of evil things. If she called the cops, they’d dig up her past and air her dirty laundry for all to see. Before she knew it, she’d be trading her freedom for a cell!

“Jareth! Gary’s gone mad! He killed your grandpa!” April’s voice was hoarse with panic.

Jareth froze, then whirled around, every inch of his chiseled face tensed to breaking point, his heart pounding against his ribs,

“What did you say? Repeat that?”

“It was last night. Gary lured your grandpa to the Fairhaven family estate. I got wind of it and followed, intending to settle the divorce face to face with your grandpa. But I saw with my own eyes, Gary and Jackson hauling body bags out of the mansion. I even heard Gary ordering Jackson to ‘clean up‘ the bodies of your grandpa and his secretary!”

April recounted the terrifying scene, her voice trembling, “I was so scared, I ran for it. But they spotted me! They must have seen my car and known it was me. They’ve been hunting me since last night, and if I so much as poke my head out, he’ll kill me! He didn’t hesitate to kill his own blood; what chance do I stand?”

“Did he say how they’d dispose of the bodies?” Jareth’s world spun, as he struggled to keep his voice steady.

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he told Jackson to take the bodies west. I don’t

where.”

“Lily, stay put.”

word, Jareth hung up, his voice cutting off abruptly as he vanished into the crowd like a shadow

the other end of the phone, but Jareth

bombarded with memories.

countless times his grandpa took him out

Doberman his grandpa gave him

candy, a treat from granddad, despite

name, it was granddad

want the Fairhaven

would

hope drained from him.

was mistaken, that granddad was still at the Fairhaven

played

I’ll tell you, you’re right to suspect Gary! Just ensure my safety and help me leave the country, and

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voice a whisper amidst the storm

your

Aaron and Marilla walked shoulder to

into the departing

to shatter easily. He talked and laughed as if nothing happened.

be her friend–the most

quietly behind them, her mind racing with concern

longing gaze at a toy in a shop window earlier. Intending to buy it for her on their way out, he now saw his chance as they approached

a sec. I’ll be right back,” Aaron said,

  1. up.

Marilla replied,

alon

enter the shop but thought better of leaving Marilla

social anxiety. He spun back around, deciding to bring

as Aaron turned back,

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