Chapter 348: A Public Display of Affection

Josephine also turned her gaze to Lizbeth, whose purpose was to prevent Jared from escaping or going into hiding.

Lizbeth, feeling Josephine's intense stare, blushed. Holding the coffee Jared had made, she stammered, "I-I'm a heavy sleeper and won't wake up even if there's movement at night!"

Her meaning was clear: she was giving them permission to leave while she slept.

Jared chuckled. "So, you're saying I can make a run for it tonight, Ms. Grange?"

"I I didn't say that!" Lizbeth glared, offended by his blunt phrasing.

"Don't be ridiculous, Jared! Lizbeth didn't mean that!" Josephine snapped, glaring at him. She knew Lizbeth was helping them.

Jared burst into laughter. "Haha… Just catch up, you two haven't seen each other in years. Don't worry about me. I can't die before I've married such a beauty!"

He unexpectedly grasped Josephine's chin and kissed her cheek.

Josephine's face flushed crimson. "Lizbeth is still here, and you dared to kiss me?" she exclaimed. "You're such a rogue, Jared!"

She pouted playfully, but inside, she was thrilled.

Lizbeth rolled her eyes at their public display of affection, which had caught her completely off guard. However, she was impressed by Jared's composure; he was still joking around in such a serious situation.

Suddenly, a figure rushed into the mansion and approached Jared, exclaiming, "Mr. Chance, I heard officers from the Summerbank Department of Justice want to arrest you! Don't go! I've gathered over a thousand men; they've sealed off all exits. If they try to take you, none will leave Horington!"

It was Tommy. Jared hadn't told him about the situation, wanting him to rest due to his injury, but someone had informed him.

Lizbeth's expression darkened. This was practically an insult to the Department of Justice. However, she remained silent, overwhelmed by the mention of over a thousand men. If he truly had that many, the dozen officers wouldn't stand a chance.

Jared smiled faintly at Tommy, patted his shoulder, and replied, "Go back. I'll return after a trip to Summerbank. It'll also stop them from constantly targeting my family."

Tommy glanced at Josephine and Lizbeth before pulling Jared aside. "My Lord, if you go to Summerbank, consider contacting the gangs there. There might even be a Dragon Sect regiment!"

The thirteen Dragon Sect regiments didn't communicate, so he didn't know their locations or members. However, other regiment leaders would recognize the Dragon Ring on Jared's finger. A Summerbank regiment would be advantageous.

Jared nodded. "Okay, I'll check them out. Go rest. Your injury isn't life-threatening, but you need rest. I'll make you another pill when I return to boost your abilities."

Tommy's face lit up. "Thank you, My Lord! Contact me if anything happens. I'll rush to Summerbank with my men immediately!"

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