Chapter 350 Jim’s Father, the Gangster Leader
At Croica, near the Trevinia border.
The Carter Residence.
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<b>Jim </b>rapidly regained his health, as the fever diminished, and his injuries were thoroughly attended to.
At the break of dawn, Jim was in the midst of dressing when a gentle tap sounded at the door. “Come in,” he called out.
A servant escorted Melissa <b>into </b>the <b>room</b>.
Carrying a vessel of herbal remedy concocted by Isabelle, <b>Melissa </b>entered. Upon <b>glimpsing </b>Jim in the process of dressing, a faint flush tinted her cheeks.
“Mr. Carter, you’re awake.”
Jim pivoted to fasten his shirt. “Good morning, Ms. <b>Holmes</b>.”
The servant exited the room.
Melissa stood aside patiently as Jimpleted his attire. She then proffered the medication<b>. </b>“Mr. Carter, it’s time for your dose.”
Jim epted the medicine. “Thank you, Ms. Holmes.”
He swiftly consumed the medicine, and as Melissa attempted to offer him a tissue for his mouth, he gently intercepted it
“It’s alright, Ms. Holmes. I can manage on my own.”
“Alright,” Melissa replied softly.
Jim gazed at the bashful Melissa and was filled with gratitude.
“Ms. Holmes, I am truly grateful <b>for </b><b>your </b>attentive care these recent <b>days</b>.”
He expressed his sincere gratitude to her.
In the days when his fever was at its peak, it was Melissa who took care of him.
Melissa waved her hand dismissively and said, “It’s nothing, Mr. Carter. You don’t need <b>to </b>be formal<b>.</b><b>”</b>
“Let’s head to breakfast before anything else.”
En route to the dining area, they encountered Isabelle.
Jim hastened his steps <b>to </b>catch up with Isabelle and murmured<b>, </b>“How did you be aware of this situation? And how did Ms. Holmes be involved with you?”
Isabelle responded, “It was <b>a </b>coincidence. She was also searching for you. Then, your dad contacted Yves.”
Jim was detained in Glenbrook and subsequently went missing.
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Isabelle scoured Glenbrook for a span of two or three days, encountering the Carters who were also looking for Jim, including Melissa.
Upon learning that Isabelle was in search of Jim, Melissa became apprehensive for her safety and insisted she apany them.
However, Isabelle opted to go solo but was actually more concerned about Melissa’s safety, thus she decided to bring her along.
Tracking the leads, Isabelle pursued from Glenbrook to Everthorn.
“A mere few days, spanning from Glenbrook to Everthorn? That’s quite an aplishment,” Jim sincerely praised.
This extends beyond just two cities or states. It spans two separate countries.
And she aplished it entirely on her own.
Jim inquired, “And what about Yves? He sent you, but where is he?”
Isabelle retorted, “Perhaps he’s selecting a burial plot for you.”
In the dining room, amidst the grandeur of the elongated and refined dining table.
Scated at the head was Jim’s father, the leader of the renowned gangster, Lionel Carter.
Isabelle and Jim upied seats beside each other.
Meanwhile, Melissa sat solitary on the opposite side.
Despite their meeting the previous evening, Lionel, though reserved and unsmiling, showed no signs of anger and treated them kindly. However, Melissa, seated at the same table, still felt daunted by his
presence.
The mere recognition of his status as a gangster leader was enough to instil fear.
Given her fondness for his son, Melissa felt even more uneasy, akinws for the first time, exhibiting great reserve.
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On the contrary, Isabelle remained at <b>ease </b>and unfazed by the atmosphere, casually indulging in food and drink.
Melissa couldn’t help but envy Isabelle’sposure, pondering that even if she had encountered Lionel numerous times and wasn’t a stranger, she would still feel jittery in the presence of such a senior figure.
However, she was unaware that Isabelle was also meeting Jim’s father for the first time.
<b>Jim </b>presented a te of sliced steak to Isabelle.
He inquired, “Would you care for some wine to apany it?”
Melissa gazed at the te of sliced steak, <b>a </b>pang of envy stirring within her.
“I’m in the mood for Asian cuisine today.” Isabelle remarked, nudging the steak towards Melissa. “Ms. Holmes, <b>give </b>it a try.”
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Melissa felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude, almost to the extent of wanting to embrace Isabelle and express her thanks with <b>a </b>kiss. However, she understood the importance of maintaining decorum.
“I’m afraid that wouldn’t be appropriate,” she responded with restraint.
Jim extended his appreciation, remarking, “Ms. Holmes, I’m grateful for your care during my recovery. This steak is just a modest token of my gratitude. I hope my less–than–perfect slicing won’t inconvenience
you.
Melissa offered <b>reassurance</b>, saying, “Of course not.”
Jim didn’t say anything again, continuing to serve himself a te of steak.
As he sliced into it, he lowered his voice to gossip with Isabelle, “Any progress with George these past few months?”
Isabelle asked, “What <b>are </b>your anticipations?”
Jim voiced <b>his </b>apprehensions, stating, “It appears he harbours hidden intentions towards you, and despite. being aware of this, you haven’t distanced yourself from him. I fear this situation will only worsen.”
Isabelle stayed quiet.
Jim proceeded, “The recent car ident has stirred quite amotion nationwide. Your ssmates specte that George might have engaged hackers to fix it for you behind your back. Your rtionship with him <b>is </b>well–known within the school,”
Isabelle retorted, “You’re being hunted down, and you’re still keeping up with the news? No wonder you got caught.”
Lionel nced at the two who were whispering to each other and then politely greeted Melissa.
He inquired, “Ms. Holmes, are you a teacher?”
Startled by the sudden question, Melissa felt both nervous and ttered. “Mr. Lionel, just call me Melissa. Yes, I am a teacher. I teach at the Law Department of Taragon University.”
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