Chapter 1025

On the eve of the charity gala, Jack decided to bring Valery to the event. She had no objections to his arrangements, as only he was willing to help her.. Emily wanted him to mingle with the elite and shine as the most striking man at the banquet. So she had ten custom suits made just for Jack. She chose the sharpest suit for him and assigned Specter, the bodyguard, to keep him safe and out of trouble. Specter, once Quintis' trusted right-hand man, was undeniably powerful. A force to be reckoned with in his own right, now only Quintis could keep him in check. The previous conflict between Jack and Felix still haunted Emily. Determined to wipe out any threat, she vowed to keep Jack safe—no matter the cost. Like any mother, her son was her greatest vulnerability. Her biggest wish was for him to be safe and sound. It was only with Specter by Jack's side that she felt a little more at ease. The next evening, a grand villa atop Tarthy's most prestigious hill was aglow with bright lig