Chapter 348 A Public Display Of Affection
Josephine likewise turned her gaze to Lizbeth. After all, the latter was there to keep an eye on Jared so as to prevent him from absconding or going into hiding.
As Lizbeth sensed the scorching gaze directed her way, embarrassment showed on her face. With the cup of coffee Jared brewed in her hands, she bit her lip and declared, “I-I’m a heavy sleeper and won’t awaken even if there are any movements at night!”
The meaning of her words was plain as day—she was telling them both that they could make a run for it while she was sleeping at night.
At that, Jared abruptly chuckled. “Are you telling me that I can make a run for it during the night, Ms. Grange?”
“I… I didn’t say that!” Lizbeth shot him a glare, her eyes brimming with censure that he actually put it in such blunt terms.
“Don’t spout nonsense, Jared! Lizbeth didn’t say that!” Josephine snapped, glowering at Jared as she also knew that Lizbeth was helping them.
All of a sudden, Jared burst into laughter. “Haha… Just catch up with each other since the two of you haven’t seen each other in many years. Don’t worry about my affairs. I can’t possibly die when I haven’t taken such a beauty to wife!”
Grasping Josephine’s chin with a hand, he pecked her on the cheek without warning.
At once, Josephine’s face flushed bright red. Lizbeth is still here, yet he dared kiss me?
“You’re such a rogue, Jared!”
She pouted in feigned anger, but inwardly, elation suffused her.
Meanwhile, Lizbeth rolled her eyes in exasperation at the public display of affection that caught her off guard. Nevertheless, she was very much impressed by Jared’s calmness, for he was still in the mood to fool around at such a time.
Just then, a figure rushed into the mansion out of the blue and hurried over to Jared, exclaiming, “Mr. Chance, I heard that some officers from the Department of Justice in Summerbank wish to arrest you and take you to Summerbank! Don’t ever go! I’ve already gathered all my men, and over a thousand of them have sealed off the various exits. If those people from the Department of Justice dare to take you away, I’ll ensure that none of them will be able to leave Horington!”
That person was none other than Tommy. Due to his injury, Jared wanted to let him rest, so he didn’t tell him about the matter. However, someone informed him.
At the side, Lizbeth’s expression turned frightfully dark at his words. After all, that was tantamount to insulting the Department of Justice right in front of her.
Nonetheless, she didn’t dare say anything, for the man’s remark of over a thousand men had her greatly stricken. If he really has more than a thousand men, then none of the dozen of people from the Department of Justice will be able to make it back!
Flashing Tommy a faint smile, Jared patted him on the shoulder and replied, “Go back. I’ll be back after taking a trip to Summerbank. It’ll also save me from having someone target my family all the time.”
Tommy then glanced at Josephine and Lizbeth before pulling Jared to the side. “My Lord, if you insist on going to Summerbank, you can consider checking out the few gangs there. Perhaps there’s also a regiment of the Dragon Sect there!”
There was no communication between the thirteen regiments of the Dragon Sect, so he had no idea where the other regiments were, nor was he acquainted with their members. Nevertheless, the other regiment heads would definitely recognize the Dragon Ring on Jared’s finger. As long as there was a regiment of the Dragon Sect in Summerbank, it would be much more convenient for Jared if he needed anything.
Hearing that, Jared nodded. “Okay, I’ll go and check them out when I arrive! Go back and rest. Although your injury is not life-threatening anymore, you still need to have more rest. I’ll concoct another pill for you when I return from Summerbank so that your capabilities will go up another notch.”
Tommy’s face lit up. “Thank you, My Lord! If there’s anything, inform me anytime. I’ll rush to Summerbank with my men right away!”
