"What do you mean, sir? The Watkins were the ones responsible for your son's death. I'm sure both evidence and the law will agree," Alec said, still polite. No way would he admit to having killed Xavier now."Whether it was you or the Watkins, I'm sure we all know the truth of the matter. So, it's pointless to try and argue the specifics.""Do you mean to avenge your son today, then, sir?" Alec asked.Zeke frowned, noticing how fearless Alec seemed. It was almost as if he didn't care that he was going to die.But that was impossible, right? There was no one alive who wouldn't be scared of dying.Still, Zeke had his butler toss a handgun to Alec, just in case. "Here you go."Alec snorted, picking the gun up and fiddling with it. "You really think I'd die for Jenny Walter?"The safety on the gun pressed against Jenny's temple was swiftly turned off. Alec's expression fell along with the ensuing sound. God, he was so scared right now.Even if the Fausts wouldn't be able to handl
"Evan?!" Jenny gaped in shock upon seeing Evan appear, especially with this gang of men. "Something is up," she thought. There was even some foreign blood among those men.The calmest person was Alec.He was the one who'd notified Evan of this series of events, and they'd made their necessary preparations for whatever they would face. Alec also had a feeling that Evan would still have figured it out on his own if he hadn't notified him, so he might as well tell him to boost their chances of saving Jenny.Evan shot Jenny a reassuring look. "Don't worry. I'll make sure you're safe."But that was the least of Jenny's concerns right now. Why was Evan leading all these men? Hadn't he just been busy with his studies and work like he told her?Sadly, now was not the time for those questions.Zeke narrowed his eyes on Evan, realizing something. "You were the one behind Xavier's death, weren't you?"Evan neither confirmed nor denied it, which was enough assent in the old man's eyes. Ze
After Zeke and Jenny had gone back into the building, Luke cocked the gun up, grinning in glee as he gazed at Alec. "Start groveling, and I just might give you a quick death, Alec!"Alec glared at him, cursing, "Fucking idiot.""What did you say?!" Luke yelled, not expecting Alec to be so arrogant even at a time like this. Wasn't he worried he'd die?Alec ignored him, turning to Evan instead. "Truce?""Truce." Evan nodded. Better to bring Jenny to safety first before getting Alec to die.Gunshots immediately rang out, and if not for one of Luke's men pulling him to the side at the very last second, he would've instantly gotten hit."Fuck! Kill them all! Now!" Luke roared.War immediately broke out with casualties on both sides, though everyone stayed away from the mansion where Zeke and Jenny were in.Meanwhile, Jenny listened to the gunfight outside while her heart stuttered with each bang. Could Alec and Evan escape from it unscathed?"Do you think Alec will make it out al
Alec had already told Vincent to bring backup besides notifying Evan. They should be there any minute now. Sure enough, another wave of reinforcements arrived, but they were neither Alec's men nor anyone else's there.When police sirens followed them, everyone froze in sheer shock.Zeke would've handled the police accordingly if he'd planned to kill Alec today, so they wouldn't have come even if someone had called for them, nor if they'd heard the hundreds of gunshots. Yet right now, with the large police force at their doorstep, it was evident they'd come prepared for the gunfight.Alec swiftly tossed away his handguns, even removing his prints from them.Evan's mouth twitched, annoyed, but he did the same. He then had his men disperse before the police barged into the premises. Luckily for them, Luke and his men were still recovering from the shock. Hence, they didn't escape first thing. That, or they assumed the police wouldn't do anything to them. Just as they were aiming f
Jenny and the rest were being interrogated in the Bardoff City Police Headquarters. She didn't mind, of course. She was one of the victims in all this, after all. All that worried her were Alec and Evan since they'd participated in the gunfight earlier. Who knows what instrument of the law might be held against their necks?Stephanie was in another interrogation room, and sitting across from her was Leonard himself. "So, you don't know anything that went on?""Mhm." It's not like Stephanie was lying. She really was clueless.Leonard nodded. "Alright. You can go now.""Huh? That's it?" Things had been so tense when she came. She'd imagined the situation to be more complicated than it was right now.Leonard stood up, ready to escort her out. "Come on then."Stephanie followed behind him, still confused. "What'll happen to the others?""You mean Jenny specifically, don't you?""Yeah. She's innocent, by the way."Leonard stopped, then turned back to look at Stephanie. "You really
Paul didn't respond to her thanks. He was still hung up on the fact that Stephanie knew Leonard Sullivan. "Do you know that new Police Commissioner?""Yeah. He was my classmate."Classmate?Paul frowned, feeling threatened all of a sudden. He'd seen how bright Stephanie's smile was when she spoke to Leonard and how close that man was to her when he escorted her out. It felt like his advances were being rejected."I'll drive you back. Let's go." Paul sighed, pushing down all those worrying thoughts of his.Stephanie shook her head. "I'm gonna wait for Jenny and Alec to come out.""...alright. I'll stay with you." Paul pursed his lips but didn't stop her. He could spend more time with her that way."Stay away from Jenny from now on, please. You'll only get involved in more dangerous situations like this with her current status." If it weren't for Jenny, Stephanie wouldn't have been abducted.Stephanie shot him a look. "What if it was you and Alec? Would you stop being friends wit
When Alec, Evan, and Jenny walked out of the station, they met Zeke just as he was leaving, though the old man's expression was clearly more upset than anyone else's."Oh? Are you sure you wanna leave your grandson back in there? Not worried his tongue will slip?" Alec scoffed. Leonard was pretty brave. He was adamant about someone taking responsibility for what happened. Hence, upon his insistence, Luke could only be the scapegoat."Watch yourself, Alec!" Zeke barked out furiously."What do you mean, sir?" Alec gasped in faux shock, eyes still colored with disdain. "I'm only concerned about you and your family."Zeke sneered, then left with his men.Alec, Jenny, and Evan then spotted Paul and Stephanie waiting outside. Stephanie hurriedly went up to Jenny, scanning her body for injuries. "Are you okay? Did you get hurt?""No, I'm okay." Jenny shook her head, glad to see Stephanie safe and sound. Thank goodness, or everything that happened today would've gone to waste."It was
The word "fate" rubbed Paul the wrong way. He scoffed, "Fate? What kind of fate is that? It was just a coincidence!"Jenny couldn't stand his jealousy any longer. She scooched over to Stephanie and whispered, "Is he jealous?"Stephanie pouted, mumbling, "Who cares?"She didn't care what Paul thought. She really did think meeting Leonard today was pretty magical, given they hadn't contacted one another in so many years. What else could it be if not fate?"Fate works in mysterious ways. Why don't you invite him out for lunch sometime?" Alec suggested nonchalantly.That made Paul glare at him, questioning the intentions behind the suggestion.Alec smiled but didn't say anything else.He'd never thought of making connections with the law, but after today he'd realized this might be one of the next best steps to take. Plus, Leonard seemed to be the most suitable man for the other end of this string. The man was young and hopeful—he wasn't tainted with greed or corruption, unlike th