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. "You saw everything,

appeared somewhat

always had someone follow you. He knew you wouldn't let Sophia off, so he timed it perfectly to

kept his gaze fixed on Aveline. "Aveline,

she responded, "Well, that has nothing to do with

anymore."

chose to do was no longer

sure? Now that you know

lips together before turning to him. "Russ, did

nodded. "Mason told me. Those two have been watching over

you deliberately let me

sense to hide it from you, only for you to discover the truth later-that would've been even

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Her emotions were

follow her, worried that she might

already taken action

added, "By the way, there's something else you should prepare

Aveline looked

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