Chapter 350

Jasmine didn't understand anything about James or the forces behind him in Arcton. But one thing was clear. Those two attackers were no ordinary criminals. It explained how, despite Orkford's strict gun control laws, one of them had managed to get a firearm. "Mr. Jacobson, you're bleeding. You should see a doctor," Jasmine said, startled by the blood covering Stephen's hands. Stephen shook his head. "I'm staying here with Tess." "Stephen." Samuel's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at him. Each word he spoke came through clenched teeth, heavy with rage. "If anything happens to Tess…" He couldn't bring himself to say the rest. The words "if she doesn't make it" caught in his throat. He paused, then forced the rest out, voice tight and trembling. "I will make the Jacobson family pay, even if it costs me everything I have." "James has already been taken by the police. This time, there's no escape for him." Stephen lowered his eyes, voice heavy. "Mr. Yates." Stephen lifted his gaze