“Then we’ll keep at it,” Jared said, undeterred by the lack of evidence.

“What’s your plan?” Benjamin asked, curious.

“I wanted a permanent solution, but if that’s not possible, I’ll keep playing the game with him,” Jared said, determination in his eyes. He wouldn’t let Everett win easily.

“Do what you have to. I…” Benjamin paused, his tone firm. “I’ve cut ties with that bastard. The Riddle family doesn’t need him.”

To Benjamin, Everett didn’t deserve to be part of the family, and cutting him off was the right choice.

“Got it,” Jared said, his expression serious.

“Jared, thanks for looking after Nicole,” Benjamin said, sighing. “I know she’s not as agile as she used to be, probably because of everything she’s been through.”

“Grandpa, it’s my job,” Jared replied. Protecting Nicole was important to him.

But Jared couldn’t shake the feeling. Even though he hadn’t told Benjamin everything, he’d noticed the changes in Nicole.

“I may not know the details, but I can tell

return, Benjamin had noticed the changes after

hide anything. “She faced some dangers. She survived, but there

her own, she wasn’t as strong as she used to be, and facing tough opponents was

haven’t been easy on her,” Benjamin said

through a lot, but Nolan and Lana have been there for

about his great-grandchildren made Benjamin smile, relieved

night grew darker, Nicole rested her head on Jared’s shoulder, their

Everett,” Jared said, not keeping

he say?” Nicole raised her

holding her hand. “Nothing specific

wasn’t

another way to handle

her. “Is

now. And there’s no need to be disappointed; we won’t let

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