quickly got out from the front seat to open the door for Jaxon. As Jaxon stepped out,

ng the other vehicles blazed to life, and armed men emerged from concealed corners, their heavy guns gleamin

d-headed man with a confident smirk. He wore a vintage sh

said with a casual shrug, gesturing at the armed men stationed strategically around the lot, th

le. "Shall we get straight

great business partners-we always had

t my father," Jaxon replied firmly. He stepped forward, his gaze keen

his pockets. "Clef Roberts, a trusted associate of mine, has co

him an iPad. Taking it, Mr. Wommie passe

he Noble Pursuits Auction t

ately designed firearms filled the screen. He gave a slight nod

d I prepare for any s

even say that? I'd never send you to

orrow. Tell him I don't tolerate lateness." Without waiting for a reply, Jaxon

r weapons and regrouped with their boss. The car pulled

t a sigh, turning in his seat to face J

d coldly, his eyes

ake his word for it. Wha

h my father. Annoying as he is, his cut of the

gh it briefly. "I've got a meeting with Freebo tomorr

on't n

e?" Alex asked, a note of con

int smirk. "Did I say that? Don'

ed in his expression. "Are you sure it's wise to involve he

d. "Don't cancel. To her, it's just an auctio

Alex nodded

, his tone steady yet authoritative. "Let the men go; I don't want to alarm her by arriving w

ay and Alex s

d. Jaxon got out, releasing a tired sigh. Being at Mageret's always felt like a refuge for him-a place where the pressures

n, Jaxon called out,

living room. "I'm so tired of staying home all day!" she

geret, you love staying at h

lchair, facing the television. A muffler was wrapped snugly arou

!" she retorted, opening her arms with a w

untie," h

ou'd forgotten me,"

re all I have," Jaxon replied, sinki

he only one I had, and when I lost him, I was shattered. The only reason I survived was because I saw so much

time soon," Jaxon said w

spring chicken. That's why I keep telling you-you need more people in your life." She shifted closer, p

Jaxon muttered,

hing, "I want that too. But I h

ice tinged with concern. "Jaxon, it's been nearly twen

Jaxon said, his voice steady but filled with emotio

someone else? Maybe even married with kids? I'm not saying you should stop looking for her, but can you at least h

axon replied firmly. "All I need is

garet insisted. "In fact, plan B should start with the company. B

sed an eyebrow. "Well, about

ied." Margar

tary." He paused, watching

an?" she as

itted. "But t

s a miracle. You hired a woman as your secretary? Tel

e showed potential, so she got the job. Don't re

"No, you won't.

lanced at his wristwatch. "It's l

nd her wheelchair, a

s your caretaker?" Jaxo

were coming," Margaret replied, looking up a

proud of that,

her into bed, tucking her in and adjus

every day? Danika always forgets to fix the a

e door. "I'll be in the next ro

ght, da

ing out a tired sigh, he headed to his room. Once inside,

im, his mind wandered to his da

his brows. "Like I've seen her somewhere before." He sho

curly hair sticking to his forehead. Picking up his phone, he logged

st. Clicking on it, his e

on. No posts, no details-just a single selfie as

e me," he thought, s

way when I saw you?