Chapter 245

Not just Claire—Jasper was just as baffled. "I mean, seriously, what is that guy doing here? Don't tell me he's been stalking me and Old Mr. Blackwell all the way to Raventon?" Old Mr. Blackwell glanced over, eyes narrowing a little before he gave a slight nod. "Sounds about right." Jasper cursed under his breath. "No wonder those two punks kept showing up at Lotus Smoke. I thought they were just bored outta their minds in Jadewick—but turns out they've been scheming!" Frustrated, he clenched his jaw and smacked his thigh hard. The car was sturdy, so the folks in the front seat barely flinched, but Old Mr. Blackwell scooted closer to the window with a subtle shift. "Don't worry, Jasper," Claire said mildly, trying to calm him down. "If he's here, so be it. Doesn't mean he's looking for me. Even if he is, it's not like I'll be easy to find." She sounded calm—like Nelson didn't even cross her mind as a real concern. Plus, Raventon was Oliver's turf. Even in Jadewick, Nelson hadn't actual