“Conrad, I must make it clear to you too. Otherwise, you might feel bad for her again when you see her and force me once more. It had happened too many times before this.”Fia’s tone was becoming colder and colder. Because of what happened in the past, she really couldn’t believe that Conrad would simply stand by and watch when it came to Esme.Conrad choked as he said, “Then, just watch. I will stand by your side this time.”“I wasn’t hoping for anything,” Fia said as she looked away. “Come on, Evans. Let’s go in.”There were signs of agitation and annoyance on Conrad’s face as he followed them in.When the two of them entered, they found a seat close to the middle.The entire session was very strict as the prosecutor presented the case very carefully.In the end, Fia was asked to take a stand on the spot.The judge then asked, “You are the victim of this case, Fia Lawson?”“Yes, I am.” Fia took out her ID and presented it to be checked.Afterward, the case progressed as usu
Despite cold steel being put to her throat, Fia wasn’t afraid at all.She looked up into the blue sky and white clouds as well as the scorching sun above, and she smiled.“I avenged you, my baby.”Life imprisonment. Living in a prison forever was worse than being sentenced to death.“Let her go!”Conrad glared at the man as his amber eyes were stained with blood after he got away from the reporters.Jason was in a state similar to his. He regretted not holding on to her. He never should have let her go in front of him. He should have held her hand from the very beginning!The man used an arm to lock Fia’s neck while pointing the knife at her.“Don’t come near me or I’ll kill her! Don’t come near me!”Conrad and Jason exchanged a glance. One of them was going to attract the man’s attention while the other was going to ambush him.They needed to coordinate very well. If they made a mistake, Fia might get hurt.The man’s eyes were fixed on Conrad as he let out a creepy smile.
“Silas, get Tiger to lead his men and pursue them!”“Understood!”Conrad and Jason then got into their own cars and gave chase.Finn also led his men to the chase.On that day, Gryphon’s traffic was thrown into chaos.The white van cared nothing about other people’s lives. It surpassed cars, used the opposing lanes, and caused plenty of car accidents for other vehicles.That caused a standstill, and they had no choice but to stop.Conrad got out of his car with a dark expression on his face. He then saw a motorcycle by the road with the key still on it. He instantly got on it, revved it up, and zoomed away.“Hey! That’s my ride!” When the man who had only gone for a smoke saw someone stealing his motorcycle when he came back, all he could do was curse at him.When Jason saw Conrad doing that, he followed suit and a deliveryman nearby caught his eye. He pulled him down from his bike, grabbed a stack of cash and put it in his hand, and then drove away.Esme raised her hands. Wh
“Fia!”Eileen held Fia’s hand and sobbed. “You’re finally awake.”Fia quietly blinked. It was still a blur.“Where am I, Eileen?”“In the hospital. You’re hurt and have been unconscious for three days.”“Three days…”Fia tried to pluck herself from the sadness and pain from her dreams. She tried to see with wide eyes, but everything was still a blur to her.She held out her hand that Eileen was holding and waved in the air.“Eileen, where are you? I… I can’t see you.”Eileen was stunned. She looked into Fia’s beautiful eyes but noticed that they were empty… They weren't focusing.“Wait here. I’ll call the doctor!”Eileen ran out and it sounded like someone opened the door and walked inside after that.He saw the woman open her eyes and stare at the ceiling.He thought she was still angry at him and didn’t dare to approach her.“Fia… I had no choice. Compared to her escaping, your life is more important.”Fia blinked and used her hands to sit up and “look” in front.Ever
Conrad looked at her and said, “Please take good care of her.”Eileen nodded. Once he was out of the ward, she looked at Fia who was screaming until her veins popped. She bent over and hugged her.“Fia, it’s me. Eileen.”Fia’s tense body calmed down as she stopped shouting. Her tears rolled as she let out low growls like a threatened beast.Sally was going to give her a shot of tranquilizer. When she saw that she had calmed down, she then gave the tranquilizer to the nurse.“Come, let’s see your eyes.”Eileen nodded at Sally. She had just wanted to let go of Fia, but Fia caught her arm.“Eileen, please don’t leave me alone. I beg you.”Her eyes were opened wide, but they weren’t focused on anything. Fear filled them.Eileen cried as she turned to Sally, “How is she, doctor?”Sally looked at Fia quietly. She then remembered the self-report forms that she filled up. It was all normal.It looked like she was doing it intentionally. She wasn’t being honest with her.“I’ll check
When she woke up, Fia held Eileen’s hand in fear. She didn’t want anyone else other than her.Eileen was worried about her condition. She wanted to ask Sally about it but didn’t dare to leave her alone in this place.But she also couldn’t take Fia to Sally and ask Sally about it. She was worried that if Fia knew about it herself, she would become even more agitated.“Fia, can we discuss something?”“About what?” Fia looked at Eileen numbly. It was all gray. She could only try to imagine her face through her voice.“Can you stay here for a while? I’ll ask a nurse to watch over you.”“Where are you going?!” Fia was already on edge, her eyes showing how unsettled she was.Eileen quickly patted her hand and said, “I’m not leaving. I’ll buy you something nice to eat. What do you want to eat?”Fia was stunned for a few seconds. “Something cold. Something spicy.”“You can’t eat something that causes irritation for now. Let’s see. What about chocolate?”Fia shook her head.“What abo
“Hahaha! Run? Where to? How? They want to kill me because of that woman! You can’t escape too if you’re with me!”Esme laughed out in a craze. “She’s so lucky! Why didn’t that truck crush her completely?!”She had tossed Fia down the van when she saw a truck coming from the opposite direction.“Stop it and listen to me if you want to live!”Hope appeared in Esme’s eyes. “You know a way?”“But you have to promise me this. Once we’re done here, leave the country with me and never come back!” The man wished he could kill her, but as much as he hated her, he was also in love with her!Because of her, he had turned from a teacher to a vagabond. He could never ever cleanse himself again!“Fine, I promise you!” Esme held the man’s neck and kissed him deeply.As long as she could leave this place alive!One day, she would return, and she would return all the humiliation and pain she had suffered.… “Mr. Maxwell, Director Parker’s men have found Ms. Manning!”Conrad stopped as he l
All they could hear were cries as there were people playing in the river further upstream.The vehicle carrying Esme suddenly burst into flames and fell into the river.Everything happened so suddenly and quickly that Silas and Tiger were all shocked.Conrad and the others quickly ran over, with Silas following behind them.At the riverbank further away, a man in black wearing a black hat looked at Conrad who was on the bridge over River Fane.He smirked wickedly and glanced at where the truck fell before leaving without alerting anyone.“What should we do, Mr. Maxwell?”Conrad’s eyes were red. Red from fury.“Find her and bring her to me! I want her corpse even if she’s dead!”“Of course!”Conrad glared at the river's surface. Everything had happened too conveniently!Esme couldn’t have died just like that!Fia was very angry at him right now. He hadn’t taken her to Fia to explain to her yet!His fists cracked loudly as things spiraled out of control.“Oh, cuz… I never t