“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.

contemplation, Benjamin spoke frankly. “I may not know the details, but I can

Nicole’s return, Benjamin had noticed the changes after everything she’d

“She faced some dangers. She survived, but there were consequences. Her physical abilities have taken a

hold her own, she wasn’t as strong as she

haven’t been easy on her,” Benjamin

lot, but Nolan and Lana have been there for her. They’ve

great-grandchildren made Benjamin smile, relieved and

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

about Everett,” Jared said, not keeping

Nicole raised

his head, holding her hand. “Nothing specific

said casually. If there wasn’t

find another way

her. “Is that

need to be disappointed; we won’t let him off easy,”

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