Chapter 52

Yasmin saw the knife in the criminal's hand coming straight toward her. In a panic, she grabbed a nearby person and shoved them in front of her as a shield.

The unlucky person she grabbed was Jasmine, whose face turned ghostly pale. Trembling like a leaf, tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks, revealing her overwhelming fear.

The ruthless criminal thrust the knife toward Jasmine, who shut her eyes tightly, giving up all resistance. However, the expected pain never came. Instead, the surrounding crowd gasped in shock.

Jasmine cautiously opened her eyes, only to be left speechless by the scene before her.

Tessa, empty-handed, was locked in a fierce struggle with the criminal.

The man, brandishing a knife and clearly unhinged, attacked wildly, slashing and stabbing in every direction. Tessa dodged and weaved, avoiding critical blows as she did. But she was still cut on her arm, leaving a bloody wound in its wake.

Crimson blood seeped out immediately, staining her white shirt.

criminal roared in rage, "You're asking for it!" and lunged at her with the

the pain, Tessa sidestepped the blade and grabbed

was followed by the man's scream of agony. Overwhelmed

stepped forward to retrieve it. Without the deadly threat

series of punches, making him howl in pain. Then, with a swift kick, she

Tessa launched a flurry of kicks, finishing with a shoulder throw that slammed him forcefully to

onlookers gasped and murmured in astonishment. No one had expected the quiet, demure-looking Tessa to be so fierce and powerful in

the criminal, Tessa finally stood down just

blood, was also carried off by

stabbed, the law firm felt no relief at surviving the ordeal.

was streaked with tears, her voice trembling as she stammered, "Ms. Yates, I-I thought I was going to die. It was so terrifying. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't still be here. Thank you, Ms. Yates." Sarah, still visibly shaken and pale, said,

still filled with terror, Yasmin asked nervously, "Ms. Young, will Mr. Zimmer... Will he

Tessa's skills and bravery. "Ms. Yates, I didn't know you could fight like that! I was completely stunned. You were amazing!" "Yeah,

never imagined someone so gentle and quiet could be so strong. I

didn't respond to their compliments. Keeping a stern expression, she walked

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