Chapter 540

Brian became flustered. "Miss Winter, please don't cry. No one's going to let you die, so please don't cry...".

Sophia looked at him through her tear-filled eyes. "But you came to save me. What if you hadn't? I really would have died!"

Brian stammered, "Uh... well, I..."

Sophia tightened her grip on his arm., "Will you help me? I really don't want to die..."

Brian remained silent for a long moment before asking, "Miss Winter, what do you want to do?"

A faint glint of triumph flashed in Sophia's eyes.before she quickly replied, "Will you protect me?"

Brian frowned. "No, I only take orders from Mr. Tudor."

Sophia's face fell as she lowered her head. "But if you don't protect me, I'll end up dead. She's going to kill me because I took Lucas away..."

Brian furrowed his brows, sensing something wasn't right. After another long pause, he said, "Let me... think about it, okay? Besides, Miss Winter, this place isn't safe. Let me take you home first." Sophia nodded. "Okay."

The car drove away.

road under the night sky, Russell's fingers drummed lightly on the steering wheel as he looked at Aveline with interest.

appeared somewhat dazed. "I

continued, "He always had someone follow you. He knew you wouldn't let Sophia off, so he

kept his gaze fixed on Aveline. "Aveline, to him, Sophia

trembled slightly before she responded, "Well, that has nothing to

anymore."

Whatever he chose to do

Now that you know the truth, are you really not hurt? Not even a

lips together before turning to him. "Russ, did you

"Mason told me. Those two have been watching over

you deliberately let me

no sense to hide it from you, only for you to discover the truth later-that would've been even

1/2

+15 BONUS

felt chaotic. Her emotions were tangled, her thoughts

had Brian follow her, worried that

already taken

way, there's something else

looked at

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255