Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 966

"Everyone involved has been detained," he finished. Camila knew he wouldn't lie to her, and she finally let out a breath of relief. "Good," she murmured. "Please, don't get hurt..." "I know," Dennis promised gently. "I'll come back to you in one piece." Camila nodded, then brought up the desecration of Larry's mother's grave. "The Adams Family is just too much," she said, her voice filled with anger. "His mother is gone, why do they have to be so cruel? Mr. Adams must have been devastated and furious." Just thinking about what Larry had endured made her heart ache. "They're truly inhuman!" The mention of the topic brought a chill back into Dennis's voice. "Don't worry," he told her. "I'll make them pay for everything they owe Larry, with interest. But first, I have to find him. Also, just in case, I won't be contacting you tomorrow. I need to 'cooperate' with their plan and create the illusion that I've also gone missing. I'm telling you this now so you don't worry. The Adams Family will most likely send people to watch you to confirm whether my disappearance is real. But don't be afraid, you'll have protection. Nothing will happen to you." Camila understood. The Adams Family was cunning. Since they had set a trap for Dennis, they wouldn't want him showing up before the birthday banquet tomorrow night. It was better to play along, deceive them, and then make their move. "I understand. Don't worry, I won't give anything away. You be careful out there." "I will," Dennis promised. "Get some sleep," he added gently. "Don't stay up. You have work tomorrow, don't make me worry." "Okay." After a few more words, they hung up. Camila turned off the light and lay down. Exhaustion quickly took over, and she fell asleep, but her rest was fitful. Worries about Dennis and Larry plagued her dreams all night. The next morning, Lillian was disappointed not to see her father when she woke up. Camila comforted her, saying, "Daddy has something very important to do today. You'll see him tonight, Lillian." The little girl was obedient and didn't make a fuss. After breakfast, Camila left her with her parents and headed to the research institute. The moment she walked in, Jarvis Peters asked, "Mrs. Adams's birthday banquet is going to be a massive affair. I heard The Adams Family is using it to announce the new person in charge. Is Larry going to be okay?" After sharing a few drinks with Larry, Jarvis had come to see him as a brother. He knew the rumors swirling around The Adams Family and was well aware of Larry's precarious position. If the announcement went through that night, Larry's already difficult life would become even harder. Jarvis sighed. "I messaged him last night, but he never replied. I tried calling, but his phone's off. Do you know what's going on?" Camila shook her head, keeping her expression neutral. "It's a major event for The Adams Family, so I'm sure he's just busy. He'll probably get in touch later." "You're probably right," Jarvis mumbled. "The Harris Family is invited tonight, so I guess I'll see him at the party."