Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1078

The grand doors of the Whitfield Manor were wide open. Sure enough, it wasn't long before sounds could be heard from the entrance. A sleek black Mercedes pulled up at the gates of the mansion. Several figures emerged from the vehicle.

Leading them was a man dressed in a sharp grey suit. His hair was short and neat, and although his face bore the marks of time, his age was hard to discern. A noticeable scar graced the corner of his eye, blending into his laugh lines when he squinted, adding to his rugged charm rather than diminishing it. In his hand, he carried a set of rosary beads. As he entered, his steps were measured and firm, exuding an enigmatic and powerful aura, as if he was born to rule.

"Reggie..." Agnes exclaimed in surprise. The appearance of this man stunned everyone present. Expressions varied, all marked by shock.

The closest to the door, and therefore to Agnes, was Jared. Seeing Reggie step inside, Jared stiffened momentarily. But soon, a cold shadow crept over his face, a chilling aura emanating from him. What was he doing at the Whitfield Manor?

Jared couldn't believe it. Another guest, and it was Reggie. Hadn't he sworn never to see Alyssa again, to cut all ties with the Whitfield family, to never cross paths in life or death? And yet, here he was at the Whitfield family home.

Besides Reggie, three others stood behind him. Two of them looked somewhat familiar to Jared. He had seen them before. One was Agnes's second brother, Kearney, looking every inch the gentleman in his suit, his gold-rimmed glasses adding to his refined demeanor. The ravishing lady in red, Jared recognized too. The owner of Eden Nights, Miss Phenix. Agnes's confidante.

But the man standing beside Phenix... Jared had never seen him before. Tall, with broad shoulders and a commanding presence, he exuded the air of a soldier. Jared guessed it must be Reggie's adopted son, Sean.

Adopted son? Jared scoffed internally. How noble, adopting seven children. Yet, he abandoned his own.

Agnes, standing by Jared, could feel the increasingly icy aura surrounding him. She too hadn't expected Reggie to appear today, let alone that her oldest and second brothers along with Phenix would all show up. Nearly everyone was here.

The only certainty was that the drug trafficking case might be connected to the Thomas Group and involved with Albert's Arms. There was a mole within Albert's Arms, but no one knew who. And now, everyone was here. The mastermind behind the drug case might just be among those present. The situation had taken such a turn.

Agnes noticed Jared's fingers slowly clenching into fists. Standing by Jared, she gently took his hand. Jared was rigid. But Agnes's palm was warm. Thanks to her, Jared slowly came back to his senses.

The scene was undoubtedly complex. Cilian, Reggie, Alyssa. All the entangled figures of the past generation were present. Today, they weren't the focus.

Alyssa was halfway down the stairs. Still standing on the steps. She finally saw Michael.