Chapter 623

"I didn't think you'd actually show up." Stanton looked genuinely surprised, like Beckett setting foot on that boat wasn't even in the realm of possibility for him. "You know the second you got here, there was no way I'd let you walk off." "You had my mom killed. We've got unfinished business," Beckett said flatly, patting young Terrell on the back. "The kid's innocent. Put him on the lifeboat, have someone get him home safely." But Stanton didn't budge—not even a twitch. Beckett's expression darkened. "Stanton." One of Stanton's bodyguards pulled a gun, pointing it straight at Beckett. … On shore, the moment officers saw Beckett being led away by Stanton's men, they signaled the coast guard—already prepped and ready to intercept. Only problem? The entire boat was packed with Stanton's people. Hard to say if Beckett even stood a chance. "There's a kid on board," an officer reminded urgently. "Make sure nobody gets hurt." Patrick Collins clenched his fists tight. "I'm going with you." H