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?”

Maja nodded in agreement.

resumed sketching a hundred meters away from

here. Maja sat on the bench, and while facing the two men, she asked, “Did my dad consult

Pennyfeather, could we continue our discussion

bit puzzled. The park was near the hospital. She could return to the hospital sooner if they wrapped up their talk here

she stood up abruptly, her palms breaking out in cold

that these two weren’t

hit her. She had seen these two guys before. They seemed

and saw

men remained where they were, with their

off, ready to report

chase; they merely grabbed

Connie with her legs still

if Connie and her driver hadn’t

with the Shepard family’s bodyguards? Got some business to

was still in school, oblivious to the schemes of the Shepard family.

she said, her eyes

the Shepard

familiar. They could be bodyguards who’ve worked for some other

be certain.

families usually have two bodyguards trailing them. They could be bodyguards from the Shepard family or from

to the side, her back

notice anything amiss and simply linked arms with her in a

business talk already? Let us see the sketch. I’ll treat you to

The park was peaceful, perfect for sketching.

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