Revenge is best served cold (Jane and Jeremiah novel Chapter 1449

Late at night, over at the Aldridge Estate overseas, Gordon was in his study when he heard a rustling noise coming from the yard. It wasn’t long before Rick came back, saying, “Sir, everything’s been taken care of.”

“They really went out of their way to find this place, only to end up with nothing,” Gordon remarked with a calm indifference. “Make sure they’re sent back. I want them to understand that breaking into the Aldridge Estate is a fool's errand.”

“Yes, sir,” Rick responded swiftly before leaving.

In the yard, there were suddenly over a dozen bodies. With a simple gesture from Rick, the hidden bodyguards of the Aldridge family dragged them out, leaving the place spotless as if nothing had ever happened.

Gordon, now gazing at the phoenix emblem on his desk, fell into a deep thought. After a bit, Rick returned and said, “Sir, Ms. Sophie and Mr. Colby are overseas and don’t seem to be heading back soon. If by any chance…”

If they crossed paths, then what?

“I haven’t leaked any info about the Aldridge Estate. They won’t find their way here,” Gordon replied nonchalantly. “Besides, they’re busy digging into The Silent Shadows, not me.”

“Should we lend Ms. Sophie and Mr. Colby a hand, sir?”