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

hundred meters away from

of the Raymond family to be here. Maja sat on the bench, and while facing the two men, she asked, “Did my

our discussion

the hospital. She could return to the hospital sooner if they wrapped

up on her, and she stood up

these two

away when she suddenly paused. It hit her. She had seen these two guys

looked over at Maja and saw

they were, with their eyes fixed

not far off, ready to report any incidents to the Raymond

didn’t give chase; they merely grabbed their briefcases and took off.

came up to Connie with her legs still a bit

Connie and her driver

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

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

Maja heard what she said, her

Shepard family’s bodyguards?”

just looked familiar. They could be bodyguards

be certain.

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

her back still

anything amiss and simply linked arms with

up your business talk already? Let us see the sketch. I’ll treat

was peaceful, perfect for

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