Chapter 104

At that moment, I could see the outcome of certain things. All I wanted was to kill Max right then and there, even if it meant sacrificing my own life. But a calm voice inside kept reminding me, "Jen, stay calm. Now is not the time. Losing your cool will ruin the bigger plan."

Max pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took one out, and lit it. The flickering light of the lighter made his face look even more sinister. He put the cigarette in his mouth and started smoking effortlessly.

Believe it or not, this was the first time in seven years that I had seen Max smoke.

"Honestly, I didn't do much. I just gave Aaron some medicine. After taking it, he would feel anxious, his hands would shake, his heart would weaken, and his nervous system would be out of control. It was raining that day, and after taking the medicine, he drove back from the summit with Mandy, and suddenly there was a car accident." Max chuckled, flicking ash from his cigarette. "Jen, it wasn't really my fault. A