Chapter 654 Sydney Is About to Strike
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If Anna truly fell back into his hands, there was no telling what kind of chaos he would stir up, let alone what it’d do to her parents.
She didn’t want anything going wrong at all.
“Alright. I’ll do as you say.”
Dawn’s instructions were, of course, something Ethan Jackson would follow without question.
His dark gaze lingered on them as they departed, yet an unease settled deep in his chest.
Men understood men best. Once a man fixated on something, even a wall of bronze and iron wouldn’t stop him. He’d find a way to tunnel straight through it.
Leon … would never give up that easily.
And what troubled Ethan even more now-
Sydney still hadn’t shown her face.
Where exactly was she hiding?
Ethan stood at the security checkpoint for a while, his expression unreadable as he turned his phone over in his hand.
A momentter, it rang.
He nced at the caller ID. Austin.
Austin had an important partner to meet today, which was why he hadn’te to the airport. Calling now, he was probably asking whether Dawn and the others had boarded the ne.
Ethan’s brow twitched slightly. He cast onest look inside before turning away.
He answered the call.
“Hello.”
“I might know where Sydney is.”
A momentary silence ensued.
Ethan’s eyes darkened instantly. “Where?”
“Come back first. We’ll talk when we meet.”
<b>A </b>ck Mercedes shed past <i>on </i>the elevated highway. Ethan drove straight to the Northville branch of Osborne Group. Austin had cleared the way in advance, so Ethan entered the office without any obstacles.
<b>A </b>tall<b>, </b>straight figure stood by the window–thin, cold, distant.
At first nce, he looked almost fragile<b>, </b>as if a strong gust of wind might knock him over.
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Chapter 654 Sydney Is About to Strike
Ethan frowned. Before he could say anything, the man turned around.
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Compared to a few years ago, Austin’s demeanor had softened considerably. There was even a faint smile as he personally poured Ethan a ss of water. “Back so soon? I thought it’d take another twenty minutes.”
Ethan raised an eyebrow. “You look oddly rxed.”
“I wasn’t. But you’re here now, aren’t you?”
Ethan didn’t say anything for a while.
After setting the ss down, Austin took a seat on the couch, unhurried andposed. Though he was a few years older than Ethan, he was impably maintained, showing no trace of age.
Perhaps because he’d grown thinner, his features looked sharper–his bone structure even more pronounced.
“I got a text this morning from an unknown number. But my instinct says it was Sydney.”
“What did it say?”
“She asked to meet me.”
Ethan mulled over this information.
At a time like this, such a request was impossible not to overthink.
Especially given the history between her and Austin.
Ethan let out a coldugh. “That confirms it. She’s been watching us all along. The moment Dawn leaves, she can’t wait to make her move.”
Austin showed little reaction, simply nodding in agreement.
Ethan asked, “So, what’s your n?”
“Isn’t that why I called you back?<i>” </i>
Austin lifted a hand. “You know Dawn’s temperament. Her wings are strong now–she doesn’t care whether I’m her elder or not. If she finds outter and thinks I hid this from you, she’ll lecture me for hours.”
His deep eyes were open and transparent–nothing there but quiet resignation.
Ethan smiled faintly. “Fair enough.”
Austin crossed his leg. “So, what do you think?”
“Sydney reaching out to <i>you </i>means one of two things. She wants to rekindle things… or-”
He recalled fragments from years ago, his voice turning heavy. “Her resentment toward you runs deep. She wants revenge.”
A woman who had spent time in prison couldn’t possiblye out unchanged. And Sydney had always been ruthless–good at acting, sharp–minded, patient. There was <i>no </i>telling what kind of scheme she was brewing.
Right now, they were in the light. She was in the dark.
Chapter 654 Sydney Is About to Strike
This meeting couldn’t be avoided.
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than and Austin exchanged a nce, a strange tacit understanding passing between them; they immediately knew what the other
was thinking.
ince she’d decided toy her cards on the table, they might as well find a way to seize the initiative.
But we don’t know what she’s really after. There could be risks. How about I go in your ce?”
lis gaze was heavy, his resolve already clear.
What–trying to score points with Dawn?”
ustin let out a cold chuckle. “That’s not how you do it.”
We have no idea who is backing her or if anyone else is following. Besides, she asked for me. If you go… it might just mess things <ol><li>p. </li></ol>
than pressed his tongue against his back teeth. “Then what’s your brilliant idea, Uncle Austin?”
I go,” Austin said decisively.
You handle the backup.”
t this point, there was no better option.
19 p.m., Ethan received a video call from Dawn. He answered it in the living room, deliberately holding the
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