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 agreement.

hundred meters away from Maja, neither disturbing the other.

glances, their foreheads creased. They hadn’t expected a member of the Raymond family to be here. Maja sat on the bench, and while facing the two men, she asked, “Did my dad consult with you guys

continue our discussion

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?

up on her, and she stood

be that these two weren’t lawyers at

had seen these two guys before. They seemed to be

Maja and saw her swiftly

they were, with their eyes

off, ready to report any incidents to

chase; they merely grabbed

to Connie with her legs still a bit shaky.

have happened if Connie and her driver hadn’t been

Shepard family’s bodyguards? Got some business to

still in school, oblivious to

what she said, her

Shepard

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

couldn’t be

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

stood to the side, her back still drenched in

amiss and simply linked arms with her in a

us see the sketch. I’ll

decline. The park was peaceful, perfect

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