“Damn it, damn it, bunch of useless bastards!” A booming voice shattered the quiet air in the room. Then, a rough hand swept everything off the table onto the floor, causing papers, vases, landline phones, teapots to shatter and scatter into a chaotic mess.“A bunch of people like that, a bunch of hired guns with state-of-the-art weapons, and still couldn’t do a damn thing to one man. You’re all useless. I spent so much money hiring you for what!?” It was a middle-aged man, his face contorted with rage and contempt. His eyebrows furrowed tightly together, every wrinkle on his face squeezed together, every muscle tensed to the maximum, his anger boiling to where his face turned red, chest heaving violently, breaths coming in ragged, chaotic bursts. And that man was none other than Laramie.Before him were two men kneeling, one being his assistant and the other a muscular man, tattoos covering both arms, neck, and legs. He had piercings in his nose, ears, lips, chin, and eyebrows. That
But what he least expected was that today he couldn’t kill Justin, nor could he kill Katherine.“Katherine, listen to me calmly,” he explained. “I’m sure Justin will rescue you. He loves you so much, he will definitely save you. Besides, aren’t you safe and sound here now? So prove that my plan is correct.”Laramie TALKED A BLUE STREAK to prove his innocence without realizing that what Katherine heard at this moment was different. He kept emphasizing that Justin loved her and would definitely risk his life to save her. As Katherine felt more conflicted and her trust in Laramie dwindled, he seemed to shoot himself in the foot.Katherine clenched her fists, her anger making her tremble, accompanied by immense disappointment and doubt. She felt like she was being pushed into a space surrounded by images, memories, and words from Laramie and Justin.With trembling lips, Katherine spoke, “Justin loves me? But he said before, he didn’t love me, he had someone else. Now he says he deeply lov
“Yes... yes...” Katherine hesitantly replied, suddenly feeling foolish for speaking out loud without fully understanding what was going on.“Let me explain to Laramie a bit. This little guy just blabs on and on,” Kimmy continued, seizing the opportunity to complete her drama. “Laramie probably thinks your ex-husband will save you because your daughter is there, not because of some random kid. Think about it, even if your ex doesn’t love you and treats you badly, he still loves his daughter, right? So he wouldn’t let his daughter witness her mother’s death. The bullets were calculated, too. If your ex saves you, it hits his vital points, but if not, it won’t hit you. That’s how you saw it. How could Laramie see you as a sacrificial pawn? Right?”Listening to Kimmy’s explanation, Katherine felt like honey poured into her ears, believing with no doubt. To her, Kimmy’s words were the only ones worth trusting.“Yes, I understand now. I misunderstood Laramie. I was wrong.”“That’s right.” K
Seeing that syringe pump, Katherine startled, unable to help but immediately raise her eyes to look at Kimmy with a bewildered and incredulous look.“Big sister... this is...”Seeing Katherine’s expression, Kimmy knew she was scared, but she still had faith in her. She manipulated Katherine’s psyche.“Don’t worry, it’s a type of drug that paralyzes the body, or in other words, your ex-husband will be bedridden for life. It won’t affect his life. I know you still have hidden feelings, so I’m sure you wouldn’t...”Kimmy pretended to be sorrowful, and Katherine, fearing that Kimmy would misunderstand her lingering feelings for Justin, immediately panicked and interrupted:“No no no, I’ve been over him for a long time. Now, it’s just Laramie in my heart. Tell me to kill Justin. I’d do it. Don’t worry about such trivial matters.”In Kimmy’s mind, she cursed Katherine as naïve. Just a few simple sentences could make her obedient with no suspicion. This pawn... truly worth it.“Sister, of co
Lewis was intimidated by Kimmy’s actions. He looked at her without a word, breathless. No one could have imagined that a heavily tattooed gangster like him would be afraid of a woman like her.Facing Lewis, Kimmy applied pressure with a serious question. The atmosphere became heavy, but their eyes met.“I’ve heard a story,” Kimmy said, her voice calm but carrying an undeniable tension. “Mercenary organizations and assassins always adhere to an unspoken rule that anyone who falls into the hands of the enemy must commit suicide to avoid revealing their client’s secrets. Regardless of who violates it, their family will have to bury them. Isn’t that right?”Lewis felt like a heavy stone was on his back. He lifted his eyes to look at Kimmy, the light from the lamp sparkling in his dim eyes. “That’s correct,” he admitted. “But... but...”“But what?” Kimmy sensed his hesitation and knew that things were taking a turn for the worse.Lewis sighed, trying to control his emotions. “It’s obvious
Meanwhile, Caesar and Monica were busy assessing Ace from top to bottom. They were skeptical of whether he might be a product of nepotism. Or if what he said was true, then Ace must truly have an exceptionally high IQ.While the adults were busy evaluating each other, the most innocent and pure-hearted person at the moment was Julie. She spoke up, asking, “Are you the head doctor? How is my dad doing? When will he wake up, and when can I visit him?”“Justin has passed the critical stage,” he said, calmly but confidently. “He is gradually improving.”“Thank you for saving my dad,” Julie’s voice was polite, evoking immense sympathy from everyone present.Ace continued, “Now, everyone should go home and rest. Justin will receive good medical care, and if anything happens, the hospital will contact you.”In reality, Monica, Caesar, and Leona also didn’t know what Justin was planning. Could he be trying to test Katherine’s loyalty? Speaking of Katherine, since Justin was hospitalized, ther
At night, the hospital appeared emptier, especially in the ICU area where most patients’ families had returned home, leaving few to keep vigil. The space was quiet, with dim lights making any sound or object appear conspicuous. A nurse pushed a trolley down the hospital corridor. In the soft glow of the hallway lights, the nurse’s face appeared ghostly, her steps gentle but steady, emphasizing her purpose as she pushed the trolley ahead. The gentle light highlighted delicate lines on her face.Her bright white uniform almost blended into the dim hallway. As she walked, her eyes darted around, as if alert and wary of something. She moved faster, her initially steady steps becoming more chaotic. Finally, she stopped in front of room 201.Her gaze flicked up to the sign above the door, then she glanced around the corridor once more. After confirming no one was present, she pushed the door open and stepped inside. This was the VIP ICU room, occupied by only one patient, Justin.He lay sti
Justin noticed Katherine’s hesitation and reluctance to act decisively. She paced back and forth in the room, murmuring to herself. But he knew her hesitation wasn’t because of feelings or regret; it was fear.Finally, Katherine decided.After she left, Justin couldn’t help but shed a tear from his eye. Even though he knew his feelings had cooled and he had long lost faith in her, he still felt a pang of sadness. They were now like enemies; she wished him dead; he knew that. She had trapped him; he knew. Yet, even though she had pushed him to the brink of death, he couldn’t help but cry.Since childhood, Justin had lived a solitary life. Since the moment his parents died, the door to his only light had shut, his sun had disappeared. His world was full of loneliness and coldness.Justin had survived and grown up like a wild animal, instinctive and strong. He seemed accustomed to the absence of family, friends, or anyone caring for him. He was too familiar with the feeling that when he