Amanda's body trembled even more when their figures appeared from behind the attackers' car. Apparently they decided to come out of their hiding place.With only Reid left holding a weapon, what else do they have to fear?The number of enemies, which was originally 15 people, decreased a lot until there were only 6 people left. It had already been reduced by half due to resistance from Reid and his guards. Even so, their number is certainly still large compared to Reid and Amanda, who are alone.“Boss said that we must not allow your death to happen quickly. You have to feel extreme pain," said one of the criminals.Reid snorted. "Then, is your boss Raynold Clark?""You do not need to know!" snapped the villain. He raised his gun and pointed it at Reid. Likewise with his four colleagues.Five gun muzzles were aimed at Reid, while the remaining one was aimed at Amanda's head.Even so, Reid didn't seem afraid at all. Or even though he feels afraid, he covers it up well."Whatever. But t
Reid widened his eyes when he saw Amanda's body fall to the ground.“Amanda!” he exclaimed. Reid immediately ran towards the woman. He turned her over and placed her on his lap. Reid's hands were suddenly wet with blood seeping from Amanda's back. The red color on her silver dress looked very striking.“Reid, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought you to this place," Amanda said haltingly.Reid ignored Amanda's words and chose to take off his jacket, draping the cloth around Amanda's back, hoping to stop the flow of blood there."It's useless, Reid, I know I won't survive," Amanda said again with difficulty.“Stop talking nonsense. You will be safe. You're the strongest woman I've ever known, so don't give up now," said Reid in a scolding tone at Amanda.Amanda smiled weakly. “You know I never talk nonsense. I know I can't survive tonight.”Reid shook his head. “Hang in there. Soon reinforcements will come. I'll take you to see the best doctor," Reid said like a promise. His hand held Am
FLASHBACKAfter hearing her father's plan to order someone to kill Reid Arison, Elena couldn't sleep.Even though she previously felt very tired from the long journey from her apartment to this house, after hearing her father's words the sleepiness disappeared, replaced by a feeling of restlessness.Even though feelings of hatred began to creep into Elena's heart towards the figure named Reid Arison, according to Elena, ordering people to kill him was not the right thing to do.Killing, whatever the reason, is still wrong. Even though his father had revenge for Brian's death and Harry's imprisonment, that still wasn't a good reason to kill Reid.Revenge will never end. If eyes had to be paid for eyes, then this world would be dark because no one would be able to see the beauty of the rainbow anymore.But how can she talk to his father and say that his father shouldn't order people to commit murder?Elena paced back and forth in her room. She bit her fingernails because the feeling of
Until night fell, Elena didn't know what she should do to thwart the murder plan.She didn't have the ability to fight the hitman, she didn't understand martial arts at all.Elena thought about sabotaging the hitman by paying him more than her father paid. She was sure the hitman would be interested.However, how much did his father promise? Elena is sure the number is not small. For a life, especially the life of an important person, the price must be fantastic. Moreover, his father promised to give three times the money if the hitman succeeded in killing Reid.Meanwhile, how much money does Elena have?Elena began to doubt that the amount of her savings could even reach one time the payment her father would give the hitman. Since divorcing Alex, she has mostly confined herself to her apartment and only taken freelance work.The only valuable possession she owns is her apartment. Can she sell it right now?Even if she could sell it, she wouldn't be able to get the money directly toda
Elena knows for sure that she can't take Reid to the public hospital right now. If Reid's whereabouts are revealed and that he is still alive, Elena's father will definitely carry out another plan to kill Reid. Elena's father will definitely keep trying to kill Reid until Reid actually dies.In the end, Elena decided to take Reid to her apartment. She contacted William Brook, the personal doctor who had been treating Elena when her body was full of traces of Alex's abuse.When Doctor Brook arrived at her apartment, the middle-aged man with thinning hair at the front was shocked by Reid's condition who was covered in blood on Elena's bed.Elena had explained briefly over the phone that she needed Doctor Brook's help to help the injured man she found."When you said wounds, I didn't imagine that I would be dealing with wounds this serious at this time of night," said Doctor Brook with a sharp glance at Elena.Elena grimaced. “Sorry, doctor. I'm just... afraid you won't come if I tell yo
“I'm sorry, mom, for not calling you. I plan to stay overnight at my friend's place. We were having so much fun hanging out that we forgot the time, and I was also quite drunk, I didn't think it was safe for me to drive, so I decided to stay the night at my friend's place," said Elena, finally finding an excuse.There was a disapproving chuckle from the other side of the phone, but in the end Megan said, "Okay, if you really want to stay overnight. You should have called me earlier to tell me so I wouldn't worry.”"Sorry, mom," Elena whispered.Megan immediately turned off the phone line. Only then did Elena breathe a sigh of relief.Elena then decided to sleep on the sofa in the room, just in case Reid finally woke up.***The next morning, according to Doctor Brook's appointment, he came to Elena's apartment to check on Reid's condition.After doing some tests, Doctor Brook said that everything was fine."But why isn't he conscious yet, doc?" asked Elena, who still felt worried afte
FLASHBACKIn the first hour since Elena left, Doctor William Brook decided to find out who the man Elena was helping actually was.Last night, Elena told what really happened to Reid, and also the involvement of Elena's father, but Doctor Brook still wanted to make sure that Elena didn't help the wrong person.Elena had suffered too much when she was married to her ex-husband, Doctor Brook was worried that Elena would get involved with the wrong person again. Even though Elena has repeatedly said that Reid is a good person, Doctor Brook still wants to confirm for himself.Doctor Brook looked for news about Reid on the internet, and it turned out that it was very easy to find news about this man, in fact there was a lot about him. Doctor Brook must have been too busy working to never hear anything about Reid Arison, even though it turns out he is quite famous.From the news read—and also watched—by Doctor Brook, he concluded that Reid was a man who was hardworking, talented, and appare
Before entering Reid's room, Elena repeatedly breathed in and out, still preparing herself for what she would do next.Doctor Brook's idea is absolutely crazy!How come? Elena had to pretend to claim to be Reid's girlfriend. What if Reid doesn't believe it? Elena really didn't know how to convince Reid.Or, what if Reid believes? According to Elena, it would actually be more difficult for her.However, Elena had to admit, Doctor Brook's words were true. If Elena really intends to help Reid, Elena must act totally. If Elena wants to pretend to be Reid's girlfriend, Elena also has to take Reid out of the country because it's impossible for Reid to stay in this country. It's not just Elena's father who needs to be worried, but if Reid is wandering around like usual, lots of people will immediately recognize him. Reid is very well known in this country like a celebrity. Of course, this will make Reid's whereabouts known, and Elena's father, who previously stopped hunting Reid, will return