Chapter 907

The scenery outside the window blurred past in a rapid streak. Inside the car, Lester and John sped toward Ralph’s apartment with Jane in tow. Though the Calton family had settled in the capital, only Ralph and Lester among the brothers lived there long-term. Unless necessary, neither of them returned to the family home, preferring their own residences. Lester had already called ahead—Ralph hadn’t gone home. And his phone remained unanswered. **SCREECH—** A piercing brake scream ripped through the car as it lurched to a halt. John instinctively pulled Jane tight against his chest. Adam turned in his seat. “Traffic jam ahead, sir.” Peeking over her big brother’s arm, Jane craned her neck to see. Gridlock was common in the capital, but this wasn’t rush hour. The standstill was caused by an accident up ahead. Frustrated by the delay, Jane seized the moment. She rummaged through her bag, pulling out an assortment of components and swiftly assembling them. “Big Brother, Brother Lester,” she