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.

what’s he up to now? Instantly, Larry tensed up. “I’m busy. I don’t have the time to entertain you,” he said, with a mind to hang up

a gift for you,” Jake added. “Come to the

hung up

must he pick that restaurant, out of all places? Larry clenched his

do to me in broad daylight? Larry

get some of

need for that.” Since Jake had requested to meet him first, it would be

at the restaurant

you have with me?”

filled with contempt, as he took a sip of his coffee. Well, surprise, surprise.

tossed a red card his

invitation? Larry flipped through it. Sure enough, he found Jake’s and Joan’s names on

receive your blessing. I know that you’ve found out about Joan being alive a long 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 could not get a read on

This isn’t like him at all! While Larry was looking at Jake, Jake was observing the man sitting opposite him as well. Something felt off. Does he