Chapter 42
Author: Starlight
last update2026-07-01 17:20:12

The man slapped Jacob hard across the face and Jacob’s head snapped to the side, a fresh red mark appeared on his cheek.

Janet gasped. “What is going on here?” she demanded, her eyes wide as she stepped inside.

Mr. Bryan’s eyes flickered toward her, his eyes darkened. It had taken him a full hour of shouting for help after Harrison left. His broken limbs had left him helpless on the villa floor until a servant that was knocked unconscious during the fight woke up and discovered him.

The servant
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