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Chapter 310:

Escaped From Prison

As the clock hit seven in the evening, headlights swept across the driveway in front of Katrina’s house.

Spotting the unfamiliar vehicle, the guard at the entrance marched over. The moment Rocco stepped out of the car, recognition lit the guard’s face, and he backed away without a word.

As he prepared to welcome Rocco formally, his gaze caught Janessa getting out of the car, and a hint of caution flashed in his eyes.

𝗝𝗈𝗂n 𝗍𝗁o𝗎𝘴aո𝘥𝘀 𝗈𝖿 𝖿anѕ 𝗈n

Janessa felt fortunate to have asked Rocco for help; otherwise, she might not have been able to get in at all.

She offered a smile and said, “Don’t worry. I just came to pick up something important. Once I have it, I will leave immediately p>

By the time she finished speaking, Janessa was already making her way up to the second floor, her feet carrying her to the room she had once shared with Ricky. Turning the doorknob, she realized the room was locked and instinctively looked to Rocco.

She had expected some negotiation, but Rocco just silently took out a key and unlocked the door for her.

One glance at the bare room left Janessa simmering with frustration.

Years of memories, wiped clean. Not a single thing remained.

Still, Ricky’s recent instructions echoed in her mind, and she steadied herself before stepping inside.

When Rocco had mentioned Janessa’s request to Amelia, Amelia hadn’t hesitated to agree, knowing that Janessa had once helped Rocco and he wanted to return the favor.

Still, Rocco was no stranger to Janessa’s scheming nature. As she entered the room, he kept a close eye on her every move from the hallway.

Without delay, Janessa took down a framed painting in the room, her fingers quickly tapping on a loose brick. In seconds, a hidden safe was revealed. She entered the code, and the safe opened with a click.

Staring at what was in the safe, Janessa froze.

When she unlocked the safe, she had expected to be dazzled by something truly valuable. After all, Ricky had given his instructions with such an air of gravity. Instead, what greeted her eyes was a single item — a tiny gold lock, no bigger than her thumb.

Even at best, a lock this size could only fetch a few thousand dollars. Though let down by what she found, Janessa put the gold lock away with care, her mind echoing Ricky’s words.

Meeting Rocco’s watchful eyes, Janessa explained, “This gold lock was worn by Dayna just after she was born. It may not be worth much, but it holds special meaning for me p>

Rocco nodded, acting as though he believed her, but doubt lingered in his mind.

If it meant so much to her, why wait until now to retrieve it?

Clearly, Janessa’s answer was just an excuse.

Thinking back on Amelia’s words before he came here, Rocco faced Janessa and said, “We’re even now, Mrs. Flynn p>

Janessa replied coldly, “Rest assured, I won’t trouble you again p>

Once Janessa had left, Rocco wasted no time heading for Hillside Villa. Curiosity plain in her voice, Amelia asked, “Were you able to get a good look at that gold lock p>

Shaking his head, Rocco replied, “She was too fast. All I caught was that it was a gold lock. The details were lost on me p>

Hearing this, Amelia fell into contemplation.

When she had driven the Flynns out of that house, she thought she had emptied everything. The idea that a safe was left behind in Janessa and Ricky’s old room had never crossed her mind.

As for Janessa’s explanation, Amelia didn’t believe a word of it.

There had to be something more to that tiny gold lock.

Thinking of that, Amelia instructed Rocco, “Keep an eye on the Flynns. Let me know the moment anything happens p>

At an intersection on the outskirts of the city.

Janessa glanced at the time on her phone, her eyes showing a hint of urgency. Just as she was debating whether to leave, a gray van pulled up beside her, and a man wearing a hat stepped out.

He wasted no time and said, “Hand over the item p>

Janessa tried to get a look at his face, but the combination of the hat and a black mask kept his identity hidden.

Remembering Ricky’s words to her before, Janessa played it safe. “Who are you p>

“Stop asking questions unless you want problems. Give me the item now p>

Janessa felt a jolt of fear and quickly reached into her bag, pressing the small gold lock into his waiting hand.

At three in the morning, Amelia’s phone rang.

Rocco’s voice came through, tense and urgent. Amelia bolted upright after hearing his words, all sleep forgotten.

Wyatt noticed Amelia’s dark expression right away and asked, “What happened p>

“Ricky has escaped from prison!” Amelia replied.