Felix narrowed his eyes as he studied the young man. Between the photos Kane had shown him and the fact that this stranger knew his name, he was sure this was Jaden.

"Jaden, I never expected we'd meet like this," Felix said.

Suddenly, Zara stepped between them, fixing Jaden with a serious look. "What do you think you're doing?" she asked, sensing his murderous intent.

Jaden took a few steps forward, his gaze blazing with cold fury. "Step aside, Zara. Felix must die— I was going to handle this after our lunch, but it seems fate wants him dead sooner rather than later."

"You're the one who came knocking," Felix sneered.

Their hostility angered Zara. "Both of you, shut up! I'm standing right here, and neither of you better dare make a move!"

Jaden fell silent for some reason, and Felix also held his tongue. Felix would not have cared about Zara's intervention in the past, but now she had earned his respect by saving Jack's life— that had to count for something.

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