“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.

frankly. “I may not know the details, but I can tell she’s not the same as

noticed the

didn’t hide anything. “She faced some dangers. She survived, but there were consequences. Her

own, she wasn’t as strong as she used to

been easy

“She’s been through a lot, but Nolan and Lana have

his great-grandchildren made Benjamin

Nicole rested her head on Jared’s shoulder, their arms intertwined. She whispered, “What did you

said, not keeping

Nicole raised her eyebrows,

his head, holding her hand. “Nothing

If there wasn’t anything new, it

another way to handle

smiled at her.

no need to be disappointed; we won’t let him off

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