Chapter 971: How Long Are You Planning to Keep Up the Act?

Tina frowned. Kevin seemed to anticipate her confusion. “Kaleigh is not related to the Swanson family. She’s just an adopted child.” Tina said nothing. It was as if Kevin had already calculated her arrival and guessed what questions she would ask. One by one, he answered without her even opening her mouth. Kevin turned the key, stepped back, and said calmly, “I know Miss Reed must have a lot to ask me. Don’t worry—I’ll wait outside.” Without hesitation, Tina glanced at Jared. Jared, without a second thought, kicked the door open. Tina was speechless. Uncle, could you be a little gentler? Jared responded unapologetically, “Sorry, Tina. Aside from you, I don’t feel like being gentle to anyone.” Tina sighed silently. Inside the dark room, a faint glow illuminated Mark, who was pinned to the wall. The moment Tina and Jared stepped in and laid eyes on him, they immediately understood how Kevin had managed to subdue him so easily. Jared raised a brow. “His abilities are gone.”