"Are you still hoping the owner of the Imperial Palace will bail you out?" Abel narrowed his gaze. "I can fulfill your wishes too."

Alana did not say anything.

"Who would you ask for help, me or the owner of the Imperial Palace?"

Alana did not say anything either.

She knew that Abel was the most powerful individual in Struyria, but she dared not trust him.

The man was a demon whenever he was angry.

Alana shook her head. "I'm not choosing between either of you. I'd rather stay in jail."

"Alana Lane," Benjamin said, "If you are afraid of something, I'm here to remind you that you have a third option."

Alana turned her head to Benjamin.

"Is that you, Mr. York?"

"Tell me the true identity of the owner of the Imperial Palace, and I'll bail you out of jail. Not only that, I guarantee that neither Abel nor the owner of the Imperial Palace will be able to harm you!"

"…"

It's better than rotting in jail. You also can't guarantee the owner of

Alana shuddered.

the possibility. After all, Adam had

Abel

promise me you

you that," Benjamin said

won't hurt

then. I trust Mr. York. But if I tell you the truth, please send

the Imperial Palace is, I'll make sure no

"…"

about to speak when they heard someone shout,

and yelled, "Fire! We should go,

no!" Benjamin frowned.

the crack under the

the

covered his nose and mouth and said, "There's no time, Abel. We

"Tell me! Otherwise, this place shall be

I… cough cough!" Alana's words were cut

The bodyguards grabbed the fire extinguishers

York,

Abel! You're not going to make it!" Benjamin yelled while grabbing

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