The noon sun blazed overhead.Cole grabbed three water bottles from the car and passed them to Helma and Elijah.After gulping down more than half his bottle, Elijah stood up with determination. "I'm not sure what's going on, but I'll give it a shot. Just make sure you two get back up here safely! I
Cole did not let go. Instead, he just looked down at the sand pouring into the tomb.The bigger the crack got, the more sand poured in, making the tomb less deep.If they could just hang in there until the sand filled up the space around them, they would be safe—as long as they did not fall right no
Cole and Helma had been talking for a bit when he noticed how tired she looked. "Get some rest," he suggested gently. "Tonight, we'll head back with Liam."Helma felt a wave of relief wash over her as she lay down. "The moment we send this news back to Greenville and it gets to the archaeology team,
Cole swiveled to Liam. "How far out are Andrew's guys?""Half an hour to Sandy Town. I've scoped out their trap. The north side's our best shot—it's weak, and there aren't many folks around. That's our way out."Cole gave a firm nod, ushering Helma into the reinforced car, its frame tough enough to
His smirk was chilling. "I'm well aware. Ever since Alan's gone, the stone's the last of my worries."His gaze turned sinister. "What I want is you. Alan's gone, and it's time you paid your dues."The atmosphere in the car turned electric, Cole and Liam's expressions darkening. Cole's eyes glinted w
One week later, at the King family residence, Helma lounged in the living room while Jade was next door, summoned by Mrs. Cox for a neighborly chat.In the living room, a crew gathered—Helma, Neil, Cole, Wanda, Liam, Chandler, and the folks from Emeraldshade—all huddled around.Spread out on the tab
With the air finally clear, Ronald chimed in, "Crisis averted. I'm heading back to the funeral home tomorrow."Manuele nodded, "And I'm back on the job hunt."Liam headed back to the bar, Chandler to his swanky club, and Sophia stayed put at the Kings' to lick her wounds.They all picked a time for
Putting her trust in Yondu was a joke compared to relying on Neve, another woman who was also carrying Yondu's child. It was a boy growing inside her, and if Neve ended up having a girl, her son might just end up inheriting the Ferguson Group. Lost in thought, Lia was brought back by Neve's soft vo