Babel Novel
Chapter 2218
Chapter 2218
Baron was utterly shocked. "It's because of Gabriel? What's so special about him?"
Darren hesitated, then decided against saying more. Instead, he spoke with a heavy tone, “There are things better left unknown. At dawn, you're leaving with your uncle to go abroad. I don’t want you coming back. Stay away for now!”
“I don’t want to leave; I want revenge!”
“Revenge for what?” Darren exploded, his pent-up frustration finally breaking free. “Your antics could doom our entire family. Your grandfather and I won't end well because of this. Do you understand?”
Baron was stunned into silence. It seemed only now did he grasp the gravity of the situation.
Darren said, “I need to deal with this mess immediately, no more talking. Follow your uncle’s instructions and don’t cause any more trouble, or even I won't be able to protect you!”
With that, Darren ended the call Baron still looked bewildered.
Hans was about to step forward and offer some wards of comfort when suddenly, the door to the hospital room burst open. Several police officers walked in, wielding an arrest warrant. “Baron, you are under arrest for illegal possession of firearms, drugging, assault, kidnapping, embezzlement, and bribery among other charges!”
Baron collapsed onto the bed, defeated.
Hans felt a sinking feeling in his heart. realizing the Barlow family’s influence was now worthless. There was no escaping this time!
The winter night in J City was still bustling, but beneath the surface, unseen currents were shifting, heralding changes nobody would anticipate. Baron's arrest had triggered a night-long investigation into his company, uncovering a mountain of evidence and witnesses against him
Dannis, who had been involved in some of Baron's dealings, was taken to the police station in the middle of the night.
Audrey couldn't escape the fallout either.
When Audrey was brought in, she tried calling Baron to fix things for her, but couldn't get through. She thought Baron was abandoning her. Finally, she managed to reach Mr. Bright. With a careless attitude, she said, “Dad, I got into a bit of trouble. Can you pick me up from the station?” Mr. Bright, barely containing his panic, replied, “Honey, you're in deep trouble this time!”
“What trouble?” Audrey didn't take him seriously. “It's just a fight. A bit of money should fix it!
Mr. Bright's voice was hoarse, “I just came back fram the company; it's been sealed!”
Audrey was taken aback. “Who did this?”
Mr. Bright, exhausted, said, “Just stay there. I'll figure something out to get you out!”
“No!” Intuition told Audrey something was wrong. “This wasn’t just me; Baron's involved. Go to the Barlows!
Mr. Bright said, “The Barlows can't help anymore!”
Audrey froze. The Barlows were powerless?
‘Dad!" Panic finally set in for Audrey. "Who isGabriel? Is there someone powerful with the last name Jarvis i in J City?" v Swnovel.net =
Mr. Bright sighed deeply, “Not in J City, but C City has the Jarvis family.”
“C City?” Audrey's eyes widened. “The Jarvis family from C City? You mean Gabriel is—”
‘And he didn’t even need to pull the. Jarvis family strings,” Mr. Bright said anxiously. ‘Don’t worry about itriow. Answer whatever the police ask, and I'l: find a way to get you out!”
Shocked and scared, Audrey couldn't keep calm. “Dad, can I really get out? I don’t want to go to jail: I can't stay here.” Mr. Bright had already hung up.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
The phone slipped from Audrey's grasp. She knew she was doomed
As dawn approached, Gabriel's. phone vibrated. He silenced it and left the woman sleeping in his arms ta. answer the call on the batcony.
It was Darren Barlow calling. “Gab, it’s Darren Barlow.
Gabriel nodded, a hint of acknowledgment in his voice. “Yeah.”