Chapter 301After ending the call with Eric Wood, James Wane sat in his car, his mind racing.The second assassination attempt on Liam Carter had just added fuel to an already dangerous fire.Eric’s fear that Liam might suspect him for the attack gnawed at the edges of James’s thoughts. He couldn’t afford to let this situation spiral any further.His fingers moved over the phone screen swiftly as he dialed Gregor’s number. The phone rang only once before Gregor answered, his tone brisk and professional.“Gregor, it’s James,” he said, his voice sharp, cutting straight to the point. “Have you heard about the second assassination attempt on Liam Carter’s life?”Gregor's voice came through, steady but with an underlying tension. “Yeah, I’ve seen the news. I’m actually on my way to Carter Comb right now concerning the private investigator job.”“Good,” James said, exhaling slightly. He looked out at the busy streets, watching people go about their lives, oblivious to the chaos that was bre

Chapter 303Later that evening, Jaxon’s phone buzzed loudly on the table, the sharp sound cutting through the otherwise quiet room. He glanced at the screen, his lips curling into a knowing grin as he saw Ken’s name flash across it. He picked up the call, turning slightly away from Williams and Milly.“Everything’s set up?” Jaxon asked, his voice low, though the excitement in his tone was evident.On the other end, Ken’s voice responded, muffled but clearly affirming that all was in place. Jaxon nodded to himself, then ended the call. He pocketed his phone and turned toward the others, a playful smirk plastered on his face. “Well,” he said, stretching his arms as if shaking off any tension, “I’ve got some business to take care of.”Williams, already suspecting what “business” meant, arched an eyebrow, watching Jaxon closely. He leaned forward in his seat, his glass of wine balanced casually in one hand. “What kind of business?” Williams asked, keeping his tone neutral.Jaxon gave a s

Chapter 305Meanwhile, Williams pulled up behind them. He watched from his vantage point as Jaxon and Ken exited the car. He could barely make out their figures in the dim lighting of the park, but he knew what was about to happen.His stomach churned with unease. Jaxon was always reckless, but this plan… kidnapping his father's family? It was beyond dangerous—it was suicidal and everything could backfire at him. He stayed back, keeping his distance, but close enough to follow without being seen. His heart pounded in his chest as he carefully maneuvered his car to a darker, more concealed spot, watching as Jaxon and Ken moved toward the play area with the thugs following closely behind.Williams clenched his jaw, tension creeping up his spine. *This is it,* he thought. *Once Jaxon makes his move, there’s no going back.* He took a deep breath, weighing his options.He could let Jaxon carry out the plan, or he could step in, stop this madness before it escalated further. But then what?

Chapter 307"Are both of you alright?" Eric asked, breathless, as he clung to his wife, Mary, and daughter, Claire. His heart pounded in his chest as he held them close, scanning them for any signs of harm.Claire, still trembling, buried her face into his chest, while Mary, her face pale and tear-streaked, nodded, though her hands shook as they gripped his arm tightly."We're okay," Mary whispered, her voice fragile, "but Cynthia… they took her, Eric. Right in front of us." Her voice cracked as she pointed in the direction where the kidnappers had vanishedThe moment Eric received the frantic call from his wife, Mary, explaining what had happened, he didn’t waste a second. His heart pounding in his chest, he had rushed out his office door, barely taking the time to catch his breath as he hurried toward the park.On his way to the park, he had immediately dialed the police. With urgency in his voice, and had reported the situation, detailing everything Mary had told him about the kidna

Chapter 309Morris Huggo had worked with Mr. Sterling for many years, long enough to know the man better than most. He’d been by his side through countless business deals, shady ventures, and risky decisions. He’d witnessed Sterling’s ruthless rise to power and learned to navigate his temper and unpredictable moods.But in all that time, despite knowing the ins and outs of Mr. Sterling's public life, Morris had never imagined there was another side to the man—a side that included a secret family.The revelation that Mr. Sterling had a baby mama and a child completely blindsided him. It was something Morris would’ve never guessed in a million years.Mr. Sterling had always kept his personal life tightly sealed, presenting himself as an untouchable figure with no strings attached. But now, this kidnapping had unveiled a part of his life Morris never knew existed.He stood there, still reeling from the bombshell, trying to process it all. The idea that his boss, Mr. Sterling, the man kno