Chapter 388
Chapter 387 The Invitation
Chapter 387 The Invitation
Payne froze when he heard the cold, lethal voice on the other end of the line.
This was the Stone family’s son–in–law?
Hadn’t people said he was useless?
But even through the phone, the killing intent was so sharp it pricked his skin.
Doubt flickered through Payne’s mind, but he steadied his tone.
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“Mr. Gunn? This is Payne. I’ve secured an invitation to the offshore auction. My son Rio is already on his way to deliver it to the Stone family and meet you. I’ve received word that Ms.
you. Would Stone may be at that auction. I had no other Stone family numbers, so I contacted you be willing to go?”
Baron’s eyes narrowed.
So Payne could get an invitation? Interesting. He was no ordinary man. And of course Payne could have found other numbers–choosing him was deliberate, maybe a test.
Baron’s mind moved fast.
“Borris, you’ve arrived like rain in a drought. I just got the same news, and I was tearing my hair out for lack of an invitation. And here you are, handing me one. Thank you. When Natalie
and is back, we’ll come in person to express our gratitude to you
His tone softened, even warmed with a hint of relief.
Payne blinked.
your wife.”
Baron already knew Natalie was on that ship? He wasn’t just some useless son–in–law?
“Mr. Gunn, you already had this news?” Payne asked bluntly.
“Yes,” Baron replied smoothly. “Maybe you don’t know, but I was born to the Gunn family. Though they cast me out years ago, my mother was the first wife. Some loyalties remain. And over the years, I’ve kept ties among all kinds of people–ruffians, merchants, old contacts. Call in enough favors, and news comes. Though every favor spent is one fewer left.”
Payne thought it over and nodded to himself.
Yes. Even a fallen Gunn carried weight. And his mother had indeed left behind a few loyalists.
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Baron must have spent those last debts for Natalie.
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It struck Payne then–this was true devotion. Baron was willing to burn his remaining ties just to save her. That made him far more admirable than Jensen.
“Mr. Gunn, you and Ms. Stone are truly bound in deep love. My Zach family is humble, but we can lend some support. My son will accompany you to the high seas. Please guide him.” Read complete version only at
The words were modest, deferential.
Baron respected the gesture. He knew how rare it was for someone in office to meddle with such things–too dangerous, too much to lose. Payne sending Rio and an invitation showed true intent. Whatever the Zach family’s reasons, Baron would remember.
“Borris, my thanks.”
“Go quickly,” Payne urged. “Saving her comes first. As for the children, I’ll have people continue the search.”
The words eased some of Baron’s burden.
“Good.”
Not long after, Rio arrived.
But when he saw the vehicles, the armed men, the sheer firepower around Baron, his breath caught.
This… was the so–called useless son–in–law?
He looked more like a commander.
“Mr. Gunn, shall we?”
Baron offered no explanation. This wasn’t the time. He accepted the invitation without fuss.
Perfect. Shauna had one that covered her as his representative. With this second one, he could slip in quietly under another name.
“Westin. Protect him.”
Baron climbed into the car headed for the airport.
At the order, Westin signaled, and men immediately closed ranks around Rio.
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“Sir.” Westin told him in a low voice, “once we’re on the plane, stay by me. No matter what happens, do not leave my sight.”