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

meters away from Maja,

two lawyers exchanged 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

Pennyfeather, could we continue our discussion at a café?”

the hospital. She could return to the hospital sooner if they wrapped up their talk here Why the need for

of unease crept up on her, and she stood up abruptly, her palms breaking out in cold

these two

Connie was sketching away when she suddenly paused. It hit her. She had seen these two guys before. They seemed

Maja and saw her swiftly walking towards her.

where they were, with their eyes fixed on them.

to report any incidents to the Raymond

didn’t give chase; they merely grabbed their briefcases

came up to Connie with her legs still a bit

would have happened if Connie and her

hanging out with the Shepard family’s

to the schemes of the Shepard

heard what she

Shepard

be bodyguards who’ve worked for

be

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

her back still drenched

notice anything amiss and simply linked arms with her in a

us see the sketch. I’ll treat you to

The park was peaceful,

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