Jordan was able to get away without a hitch thanks to the other car that stopped the police at the hospital.

A black vehicle zoomed through the brightly lit Solana Highway.

Landon was staring out the window. His eyes were empty and dark. Under the flickering lights, his face was alluring as usual but inexplicably desolate.

It was as if he was a completely different person.

Jordan observed him closely, searching for any trace of his presidential demeanor, but found none whatsoever. Landon was completely broken.

"I didn't issue any orders. You shouldn't have done more than what I've instructed you to."

After a long silence, Landon spoke up softly, "There are numerous opportunities to kill Preston. Yet, you chose the one time when it was the riskiest."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Landon."

Jordan lowered his head. He clenched his fists tightly. "It's just that... I really wanted him to die. He's considered lucky to even be able to live another day!

all the punishment. If the police approach you, tell them that I was the one who did it. I

interrupting Jordan. "I didn't ask you to

was afraid that

guard by Landon's words. "Mr.

one I have left by my side." Landon was anguished. He choked, "You were Angelina's best friend when she was still alive. I

hold himself back anymore. Tears of regret started flowing down

"He's dead?"

watched him catch his last breath. Don't worry, Mr. Landon. I wouldn't have made it easy

the corners

rolled within him. He felt a lump in his throat and didn't utter another word for quite a

They said that Mr. Cornelius' autopsy had been completed. You can go ahead and

"Okay."

vibrated. It was

phone for a while. Despite hanging up

Penelope was yelling on the other end of the line. She loudly berated him, "You kept protecting Lauren

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