Chapter 289: Man on a Mission

Tyrion gritted his teeth against the pain. “It was Frederick!” he claimed. “He told me everything and convinced me to come to Horington.”

Tyrion was setting his scheme in motion. If Jared decided to pursue Frederick, despite his status as the mayor's son, Tyrion would enjoy Frederick's downfall without lifting a finger.

A murderous glint appeared in Jared's eyes at the mention of Frederick's name. Josephine was alarmed by the change in his expression and deeply regretted forcing the truth from Tyrion.

“Jared,” she coaxed, “everything’s fine now. You don’t have to avenge me.”

She hoped he wouldn't endanger himself seeking revenge on Frederick.

“All right!” Jared nodded, effortlessly scooping Josephine into his arms.

She burrowed into his embrace, resting her head against his chest. His warmth felt like the safest haven in the world.

Filled with guilt as he looked at the disheveled woman in his arms, Jared vowed, “I’ll never let anyone hurt you again. Never.”

“I know. I trust you!” Josephine looped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek.

Despite their mutual affection, neither had outwardly expressed their feelings until Josephine's kiss.

Jared carefully settled Josephine in the passenger seat before driving to the Sullivan residence.

Meanwhile, Tyrion struggled unsuccessfully to rise in the abandoned factory. He stared at his ruined leg and roared, “I’ll make you pay for this, Jared!”

William paced the Sullivan residence, distressed and worried about Josephine's whereabouts. He would readily sacrifice his life for his daughter's safety.

Jared arrived at the Sullivan residence quickly. Josephine jumped out of the car and embraced her anxious father at the doorway.

“Dad!” she sobbed.

“Are you all right, Josephine?” William’s eyes were wet with tears. “Who did this? I’m going to ruin him, even if it costs me an arm and a leg!”

“Everything’s okay now, Mr. Sullivan,” Jared replied. “Leave the rest to me.”

William nodded. “Jared, you have our family’s resources at your disposal. Use whatever you need to make them pay! Josephine is my life! I may be a patient man, but I will destroy anyone who harms my daughter!”

“I understand,” Jared responded resolutely.

He was about to leave when Josephine grabbed his arm. “Jared, Leyton’s dead, and Tyrion has learned his lesson. Please don’t seek revenge on anyone else.” She worried that Jared would still confront Frederick.

“Don’t worry!” he reassured her, smiling and stroking her hair.

Jared then drove off and immediately called Tommy.

“Tommy,” he ordered once connected, “have Yoel collect his son’s body. The Scott family has three days to leave Horington; I don’t want to see them in this city afterward. If Yoel’s in the mood for revenge, tell him he’s welcome to visit me anytime.”

“Got it,” Tommy acknowledged. “I’ll handle everything.”

Tommy was more than capable of dealing with the crumbling Scott family, and Jared knew Tommy would prevent Yoel from avenging his son.

Jared had been driving toward Glen's house since leaving the Sullivans. He would never let Frederick escape consequences for what he had done to Josephine, not even if his father was the mayor.

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