Jake was pinning Edward down strenuously at all times, and he shielded them with the car. He waited until the car left before he loosened his grip on Edward and said anxiously, “Edward, are you alright?”Edward’s arm was grazed by a bullet, but he had completely sobered up from his inebriation. He answered coldly, “I’m fine.”Jake acknowledged that with an ‘oh’. He could not refrain from hissing in pain and drawing in cold breath right after that. Edward turned around to look at him upon heari
Vivian didn't stay to watch. She turned away and vanished into the bedroom.Dr. Wright arrived promptly. The first person he raced to check on immediately was Edward, but the latter held up a hand and stopped him. “Inspect Jake first,” he said calmly.The agony of his wound was so overwhelming that it had utterly contorted the man’s features. Dr. Wright rushed forward and began inspecting it, ending his examination with a “thank God!” on Jake’s behalf. The bullet had burst through Jake’s shoulde
Vivian closed her eyes tiredly and kept mum.As he let out a self-deprecating laugh, he released his hold and, enduring the pangs it caused, inched away from her to the other side of the bed and retreated to sleep.The shooting was an assassination attempt on Edward’s life, and the hunted was definitely not going to let the perpetrators get away. Still, days of intensive investigations uncovered nigh nothing. At most, he found out that the car where the gunshot came from belonged to a nondescrip
Time passed unnoticed when Edward finally gave up and lifted his head away from her, linking his gaze of scorned hatred with her quiet one. In unexercised fury, he hurled a punch at the armrest right where Vivian’s head was leaning on, then he leaped up and announced his exit by slamming the door.After that, Edward didn't bother visiting Vivian for days until one afternoon when he suddenly appeared and ordered her to pack for a long trip with him.“We’re going south, so pack some thinner clothe
There was no other audience in the garden. Over the tall bushes and grasses, crisscrossing shadows of patrolling guards pacing around the area clashed against the dying dusklight.Vivian dismissed Jake’s barefaced attempt at flattery and strode toward a swing in the garden. She sat and rocked on it a little, then raised her eyes to his face. “I’ve done some research on the Levin family before, and the evidence shows that they’ve always been the natives of Golden South City. Since when did they o
Vivian’s response was placid but immediate. “It doesn’t matter. Any information sheds more light on the darkness that persistently blinds me. For example, I wouldn’t have known that I’ve arrived at the headquarters belonging to one of the most famous mafias in the world had you not blabbered.”The two continued chatting with one another en route, but by the time they reached the dining table, the topics had transited into those concerning local cultures and stories. Jake proved himself to be a m
Wade spied no objection from Edward, so he followed Jake.Edward waved at the maid dismissively, and the girl retreated out of the room without a sound, leaving only the couple behind. He took a seat opposite Vivian and considered her before asking softly, “So, are you enjoying the food?”Vivian placed down her spoon and answered without mincing words, “It’s not to my taste.”He froze, not expecting it. After a moment, he chuckled in amusement and replied, “You might need to endure it for a few
The smile on Madam Duy’s face grew wider as she motioned Vivian to follow after her. Although she seemed as if she wanted to introduce her to the other female guest, Vivian was skeptical. She darted a distress gaze at Edward, to which the latter just responded with a firm nod. As such, she followed after her. A lot of people greeted Madam Duy along the way though mostly she just replied with a formal nod or a smile and only stopped occasionally to introduce one or two to Vivian.It occurred to