Chapter 1696

Jonas paused, his hand halting mid-motion as he wiped the cue stick. The monotonous beeping of a busy signal echoed from his phone. He stood there, motionless, as if he did not hear it. Even after the beeping stopped, he did not move. The room fell silent, utterly still, without a single sound. Dylan ended the call decisively and, without hesitation, dialed Scott's number. His determination was unwavering. Meanwhile, in Crossflower County— The sound of rushing water ceased in the bathroom. Moments later, the door opened, and Scott stepped out, drying his hair with a towel. Almost as if anticipating his exit, the phone on the bedside table began to vibrate incessantly. His gaze fell on the screen. Walking over, he saw the name 'Dylan' flashing on the display. Still drying his hair, Scott picked up the phone unhurriedly and answered, "Hello." The moment the call connected, Dylan's anxious voice came through in a rush, "Did you know that Naomi's little cousin isn't related to her