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    Jason scribbled his own digits on a scrap of paper and handed it to her. “Here’s my number. If you need anything, hit me up anytime.”


    Truthfully, Elliana had zero intention of ever dialing that number. The memory of Jason’s earlier sass lingered in her mind, and though she wanted to scoff, she kept her expression neutral and epted the paper with feigned interest. Not wasting another second, she turned serious. “Mr. Evans, I checked on your cousin. He’s not doing well. You need to get him to Ublento fast or you’ll lose him.”


    “Take care,” Jason said simply.


    A faint smile tugged at Elliana’s lips. “Goodbye,” she said softly. Jason lingered for a heartbeat, his gaze locked on her as if recalling her face, before he finally turned and boarded the ne.


    One by one, Myles, Aron, Hugh, and the rest followed behind, filing in without a word.


    Momentster, the engines roared to life, and the ne lifted off into the sky.


    Elliana stood still, watching it shrink against the horizon, catching sight of Jason waving at her through the window as it climbed higher. Just as the silhouette disappeared into the clouds, Adah elbowed Elliana with a smirk. “You saw how he looked at you, right? Pretty sure he bought every word you said.”


    Without looking away from the sky, Elliana gave a casual shrug. “Doesn’t change a thing. He’s never seen my real face. I could walk past him without any disguise, and he wouldn’t know I’m Death Thorn. That chapter’s closed.”


    “But what if he can’t stop thinking about you?” Adah teased, raising an eyebrow.


    Elliana let out an embarrassed grin. “He has no clue whether I’m even attractive. There’s no reason for him to be fixated on me. And honestly, judging by the way he looks at Trinity—that cunning tramp—he’s probably already halfway in love with her. If she so much as hinted at marriage, he’d likely be dragging her to city hall before she finished the sentence.”


    “Seriously?” Adah raised an amused brow. “I figured Jason was solid. He stood toe-to-toe with Daniel—didn’t think he’d fall for a snake like Trinity. Guess judgment’s not his strong suit.”


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    “Enough gossip,” Elliana remarked, the tension creeping into her voice. “Cole’s hurt bad, and I’m worried sick. I’m heading back to Ublento now. Youing?”


    “Wouldn’t miss it,” Adah replied with a wicked grin. “Time to check in on my darling family and that fiancé of mine, An.”


    Elliana and Adah returned to Ublento together.


    Elsewhere, Jason had wasted no time. After ensuring Cole was safe, he passed responsibilities to Myles and headed straight for Podgend with Lanny in tow…


    Despite his injuries, Jason returned to Riverbend in Podgend. Only Lanny, the captain, and the pilot apanied him on this journey. Their private jet descended through darkness to the exact coordinates where the Phantom Mercenaries operatives had staged their brutal ambush.


    Throughout the ten-hour flight, Jason maintained absolute silence, his face carved from shadow and storm.


    Lanny remained at Jason’s side, questions burning behind his lips, but terror sealed his mouth shut.


    When the aircraft finally settled onto the tarmac, Jason emerged with an expression that revealed nothing and promised everything. Lanny followed him down the metal steps and couldn’t hold back any longer.


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