Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2869

In the beginning, it had been because of the Barrymores and Jory’s influence that he asked Nancy to put up an act. If Nancy were to be harmed in any way because she had been dragged into this ordeal, then he could not live with the guilt.

“Larry, there’s nothing to worry about. They have successfully boarded the plane,” Caspian assured him.

Indeed, he was quite pleased to hear that, but that did little to put him at ease.

Jake was a formidable foe, and he could really hold a grudge. Larry worried that the man would still go after Jory and Nancy after the two returned from their trip.

That bast*rd will do anything and stoop to any level to get what he wants! Larry knew that much.

Ring! Ring! The phone on the sofa rang.

It was an unknown number. Without hesitation, Larry put his phone on speaker mode.

“Hi, Mr. Norton. Come have a meal with me?” Jake’s voice sounded over the phone.

busy. I don’t have the time to

Just so you know, I have a gift for you,” Jake added. “Come to the restaurant where you used to bring Joan

hung up

can he possibly have for me? It has to be an excuse! And why must he pick that restaurant, out of all places? Larry clenched his fists.

me in broad daylight? Larry packed his stuff,

let me get some of my

“There’s no need for that.” Since Jake had requested to meet him first, it would be quite petty of him

the restaurant in

business do you have with me?”

a disdainful look, his eyes filled with contempt, as he took a sip of his coffee. Well, surprise, surprise. You

Jake tossed

invitation? Larry flipped through it. Sure enough, he found Jake’s and Joan’s names on the card. He did not expect that one day Jake would actually hand him the wedding

while back. Quite a remarkable feat, Larry! You are most certainly not the average Joe,” Jake went on casually with such calm and conviction that Larry

isn’t like him at all! While Larry was looking at Jake, Jake was observing the