“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.

know the details, but

the changes after everything she’d been

dangers. She survived, but there were consequences. Her physical abilities have taken

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

easy on

comforted him. “She’s been through a lot, but Nolan and Lana have been there for her. They’ve

great-grandchildren made Benjamin smile, relieved

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

talked about Everett,” Jared said, not keeping

he say?” Nicole raised her eyebrows,

holding her hand. “Nothing specific about

casually. If there wasn’t

find another way to handle

at her.

to be disappointed; we won’t let him off

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