Chapter 52: Hope's Rising Anger.

After a conversation with Hope and her mother, Hayley, Jojo went to the house opposite the Mickelson compound.

He took a key from his pocket, opened the door, and entered the house.

He had rented this house.

He went to his bedroom and lay down on the bed, clutching his mobile.

There were text messages from both Alice and Rosalie.

Message...

Alice: Did you reach New Orleans?

Alice: How are you?

Rosalie: Why didn't you call me?

Rosalie: How are you? There is no problem, right?

Seeing the messages, a smile crept onto Jojo's face, and he began to message them back, informing them that he had arrived safely in New Orleans.

As Jojo entered New Orleans, he sensed many sinners.

After texting, he took a short nap due to exhaustion.

When he woke up and glanced outside the window, he noticed the sky was growing darker.

Sigh...

"I am hungry," Jojo declared.

He got up from the bed and went to the restroom to freshen up.

He decided to have dinner at a restaurant.

As Jojo opened the door and stepped outside, he was greeted by Hope, who coincidentally emerged from her house.

"Hi, Jojo. Are you going somewhere?" Hope asked with a casual demeanor she feigned.

'Ahh, finally, he came outside. I was waiting for him all this time. I must act like it was a coincidence that we met,'

Hope schemed, planning how to get close to Jojo.

"It's... I was going to eat outside," Jojo scratched the back of his head, offering an awkward smile.

He didn't know what to do.

He now realized that he shared a mate bond with Hope, but how was this possible?

And how should he discuss this matter with Alice and Rosalie regarding Hope?

Jojo was perplexed about how to navigate this situation;

it wasn't a game where he could decide without considering feelings.

He even stopped his text earlier when trying to inform them and erased it.

Seeing Jojo lost in deep thought while looking at her, Hope blushed, avoiding direct eye contact.

"Sorry,"

Jojo apologized upon realizing that he had been gazing at Hope without averting his eyes.

"I know some good restaurants. If you don't mind, I can accompany you,"

Hope suggested, playing with her fingers, seizing an opportunity to get closer to Jojo.

Hearing Hope's proposal, Jojo contemplated for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

"Great. Then let's go,"

Hope exclaimed joyfully, a wide smile lighting up her face.

Jojo went to his motorcycle and mounted it.

"Come, let's go," Jojo gestured towards the back seat, inviting Hope to join him.

Hope seated herself behind Jojo on the motorcycle.

Without giving Jojo a chance to say anything, she hugged him tightly.

'Soft! Wait... Don't be a pervert, Jojo. But still, soft,'

Jojo's thoughts ran wild, though he maintained a composed exterior.

His lips gradually curved upwards, reveling in the sensation.

After a moment, Jojo started the motorcycle.

Vroom... Vroom...

After Jojo and Hope left, Hayley and a woman with blond hair peeked through a half-closed window, observing the direction in which the motorcycle disappeared.

"It's him, Freya. What do you think?"

Hayley inquired, turning to the blond-haired woman.

"He's a witch. I can sense magic in him. But that's not enough to solve Hollow,"

Freya expressed, shaking her head in disappointment.

"But you shouldn't have to worry, Hayley, because he won't harm Hope. Their bond will progress incredibly fast. Can't you see that even though he wanted to say something, he accepted Hope's invitation?"

Freya provided her insights regarding Jojo.

Ever since Freya discovered that Hope had a mate bond, she delved into research to uncover anything that could potentially harm her.

She learned that if someone's mate bond was threatened or harmed, they would go to great lengths to seek vengeance.

"We should first see if he's a good guy,"

Hayley suggested a concerned look in her eyes, thinking of anyone who might hurt her daughter emotionally.

"It's too late, Hayley. We can only protect him from danger. Otherwise, Hope will go crazy,"

Freya warned Hayley against making any hasty decisions.

Upon hearing this, Hayley's eyes widened.

"What do you mean, Freya?"

Hayley asked in shock.

She knew that Hope had a mate bond that would make her deeply attached to the man she was connected to, but this was new.

"You heard me right, Hayley. If anything happens to him, Hope will go crazy. She won't stop until she gets revenge,"

Freya nodded and explained.

"We must be cautious of Kalus. Otherwise, there might be a deadly confrontation between him and Hope,"

Freya added, looking at Hayley with a grave expression.

After their discussion, both women decided to discreetly follow Hope without her noticing.

Restaurant...

Jojo was happily devouring his meal, expressing admiration for the food.

Hope observed him with a satisfied smile, resting her chin on her hand.

'He looks really cute while eating,'

Hope thought, enjoying the view of Jojo savoring his food.

As she ate, Hope suddenly noticed that the women in the restaurant were eyeing Jojo. Some were even taking pictures of him.

A few cast flirty glances his way.

Seeing this, Hope narrowed her eyes.

She felt a surge of anger.

'How dare they look at my Jojo with those impure eyes? I will gouge them out,'

Hope clenched her hands tightly, one gripping a fork and the other a slicing knife.

Jojo, immersed in his meal and focused on the road through the mirror, didn't notice Hope's seething anger.

Freya and Hayley observed Hope, who looked furious as she glared at the women in the restaurant.

"Did you see that, Hayley?"

Freya asked, both women watching Hope.

"Yes, she looks really angry, and she's giving those women looks that could kill,"

Hayley confirmed, nodding.

"We should stop her before she does something foolish,"

Freya decided, pointing her hand towards Hope to cast a calming spell.

"Hope... Hope,"

Jojo's voice called her, snapping her out of her intense thoughts.

Seeing Jojo calling her, Hope's furious expression transformed into a wide smile as she looked at him.

"What happened, Jojo?" Hope inquired.

"It's just... Why are you looking at those women like that? Did they do something to you?"

Jojo asked, having just noticed the intense killing intent emanating from Hope as she stared at the women.

Hearing Jojo express concern for her, Hope was touched.

She shook her head, her cheeks tinged with a blush.

"Then let's go. I've finished my plate,"

Jojo took Hope's hand and led her towards the parking lot.

He knew that Hope was upset by the flirtatious looks the women had given him.

Jojo dropped her off at the Mikaelson compound.

However, Hope stopped for a moment, hugged him tightly, and then dashed inside the house without looking back.

After Hope left, Jojo turned in a certain direction, his eyes narrowing.

"Fresh sinners to hunt. I SHALL PAY A VISIT."

Jojo transformed into his Ghost Rider form, and with a burst of hellfire, the motorcycle transformed as well. He left a trail of fire, speeding in a certain direction.

After he departed, two figures approached the spot where Jojo had parked his motorcycle. They looked in the direction the trail of fire led.

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