Chapter 300

Carol had left the building.

Maja followed two lawyers, but her mind was preoccupied with Neil’s condition.

He’s still out cold, without telling when he’ll come around.

They ended up in a nearby park, a quiet spot perfect for discussing matters.

Just as she sat down, she spotted Connie Raymond sketching in the distance.

Connie apparently noticed her, too, and strode over.

“Penny! Long time no see!”

Maja nodded slightly and smiled, “Still sketching, aren’t you?”

Connie heaved a sigh.

“Yep, I was planning to catch up with lan, but he’s been swamped lately and doesn’t even have time to chat.”

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Connie glanced at the two suit–and–tie guys next to Maja, furrowing her brows. Hadn’t she seen them somewhere before? “Penny, you look like you’ve got something on your plate. I’ll let you get to it. I still have some sketching to do. If you’re free, could you help me out? I’ll treat you to a meal as a thank

you, deal?”

hesitation, Maja nodded in

sketching a hundred meters away from Maja,

family to be here. Maja sat on the bench, and while facing the two men, she asked, “Did my dad consult with you guys about

our discussion at a café?”

a bit puzzled. The park was near the hospital. She could return to the hospital sooner if they wrapped up their talk here Why the need for a café?

her, and she stood

that these two weren’t

was sketching away when she suddenly paused. It hit her. She had seen these two guys before. They seemed to be bodyguards from the

and saw her swiftly walking

were, with their

driver was not far off, ready to report any incidents to the

give chase; they merely grabbed their

to Connie with her legs still a bit shaky.

and

Shepard family’s bodyguards? Got some business

in school, oblivious to the schemes of

when Maja heard what she said, her eyes

Shepard

they just looked familiar. They could be bodyguards who’ve worked for

be certain.

bodyguards trailing them. They could

the side, her back

simply linked arms with her in a

Let us see the sketch. I’ll treat you

The park was peaceful,

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