After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 180

Len straightened up, his expression hardening. "What? No. I would never."

1 stepped forward, standing next to Leo. "Andrew, I don't know what you're suggesting, but Leo had nothing to do with this," I said, my tone firm. "In fact, he's been working tirelessly to organize a search and rescue team." Andrew's expression didn't soften immediately, but he sighed, rubbing his temple.

"I'll deal with this later," he muttered. "I've got to leave for now."

Cecily sniffed softly beside him, her cheeks streaked with carefully placed tears.

stay here," she said, her voice trembling. "I can't leave while Derrick is missing."

Andrew gave her a weary nod, placing his hand on her shoulder in a gesture that was almost mechanical.

"I'll be back soon," he said to her. Then, he turned to Leo again, his tone a bit colder.

"We're not done talking." Without waiting for a response, he turned on his heel and left, disappearing into the night.

The moment Andrew was out of sight, Ceccily's entire demeanor changed.

Her previously soft, vulnerable face turned pale with anger.

She spun on Leo, her movements sharp and aggressive.

"You!" she spat, rushing up to him and grabbing the lapels of his shirt. "You killed him, didn't you? Derrick's dead because of you!"

Her voice was full of venom, her eyes wild with hatred.

He didn't

frame me for this, Ceccily. If I wanted to mess with Derrick, I wouldn't drag other people into it. And

and anger had overtaken any

chest heaved as she glared at Leo, eyes blazing. "You've always hated Derrick. You wanted him gone, and now you've got your

lunged forward,

caught in

between them and grabbing

sharp. "This isn't going to

several reporters had arrived

a dramatic story. This was the last thing we needed-a public

my voice but keeping it firm. "You're angry, I get it,

moment, one of the rescuers came over, his face serious

the explosion happened. He's got

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buckled slightly, and she let

Her face lit up

hands to her face and burst into tears, this time genuine. "Oh,

of relief as

trying to convey that we had

composure, though her sheer returned

just putting on a show, aren't you? This whole thing is a performance," she snapped. "Besides, Leo is Derrick's brother. It's the least