Chapter 56
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That hooked nose in particular always gave off a sinister vibe.
“The experiment’s just about done. Now that the weather’s getting hotter, those little creatures can be ler
out.”
Carson rubbed his chin. The graying stubble was a bit prickly to the touch.
He didn’t care at all. He even chuckled lowly.
“Good. Go get it done.”
His eldest son, Gordon, walked in with a worried expression.
“Dad, I heard Jasper’s in Trenwyn. Should we wait a bit?”
Carson let out a cold snort.
“What are you afraid of?”
Gordon had crossed paths with Jasper before, and never once came out on top.
Of course he was afraid.
“If we let those things out and cause a virus outbreak, sure, our meds will sell like crazy. But if he gets something on us, the whole Robert family could be finished.”
Carson didn’t care in the slightest.
“Your aunt’s been in the Fletcher family for years. She’s long since secured her place.”
“And besides, without the money our Robert family’s been offering up, would the Fletcher family have the power to rule over Jandale like they do?”
“Your aunt is deeply favored by the old man of the Fletcher family. No matter how powerful Jasper is, he still has to listen to his father.”
“I guarantee you
—
either he won’t dare come, or if he does, he’ll have to call me Uncle.”
At that, Gordon’s expression eased a little.
“Let’s hope so.”
Seeing how timid his son looked made Carson even angrier.
“Just look at you!”
“So what if Jasper shows up? Just watch how I deal with him!”
“Hmph, he’s made your aunt suffer enough in Jandale. Now’s the time to settle the score.”
Gordon hesitated again.
“Auntie’s son, Aiden, just started college. He’s still a kid. If we go after Jasper now , what if he goes after Aiden? ”
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“ Hmph. I want Aiden to inherit the family business. That’s exactly why I have to crush Jasper. A cold glint flashed in Carson’s eyes. “Now that he’s in Trenwyn, he’s not going back .
Gordon shuddered.
He was just about to ask something when the butler ran in, panic all over his face.
“Something’s wrong over a dozen Capital–brand cars just pulled up at the gate. It’s probably him
Gordon was in a panic..
“It has to be Jasper. That was way too fast. We didn’t hear a thing”
Carson only smiled.
“Perfect timing. Go release the batch of poisons. Let’s give your cousin a proper welcome.”
Gordon’s expression changed. He rushed forward.
“Dad, that stuff can kill!”
Carson shrugged.
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“Just go. If anything goes wrong, your aunt will take the blame.”
Gordon didn’t move.
“I heard Jasper’s men are professionally trained, and-”
Carson snorted. “You’re not my only son. If you won’t do it, someone else will.”
That finally made Gordon clench his jaw. “Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll make sure they don’t leave alive.”
Outside the gates.
More than a dozen bulletproof cars sat silently at the entrance. The golden light of dusk fell on the metal frames, only to be swallowed by their black bodies.
There was something unnerving about it.
Inside one of the vehicles, Jasper’s expression darkened.
The cars had been parked for twenty minutes. No one had opened the gate.
A sharp glint flickered in his eyes.
The pressure inside the car dropped steadily.
It was hard to breathe.
“Ram it.”
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His voice was low, like thunder behind clouds.
Jack knew–Jasper’s patience had run out.
His brother’s body still hadn’t been laid to rest. The longer it stayed that way, the deeper the shadow that clung to him.
“Got it.”
The moment he spoke, the engines roared.
Bang.
The ornate iron gate shook.
The car reversed, then charged again.
Bang.
With the impact, the gate that had stood firm finally toppled backward.
Dust flew.
The car doors flew open.
Scarlett stepped out with the robotic cat in her arms, only to see the bodyguards from the other cars had already stepped forward, forming a wall in front of them.
Her heart sank. Her expression turned grim.
But the villa stayed silent.
Doors shut. Windows closed.
As if no one were home.
“Heh. That idiot.”
Jack raised an eyebrow, a wild grin spreading across his face. Out of nowhere, he pulled out a slingshot.
He took aim. Fired.
-Glass shattered.
A roar followed almost instantly.
The moment Jack’s slingshot fell back to his side, the sound hit them.
Jasper’s men were elite they reacted immediately, locking onto the direction of the noise.
But even with all their training, the moment they saw the “enemy,” their scalps tingled.
Not far off, two black wolves stood staring them down with bloodthirsty eyes. Their pitch–black fur bristled, teeth bared, dripping blood.
The stench hit like a wall.