Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 154 Eric, Watch Out

Before I could say another word, Blake lunged forward.

I didn't even have time to explain the situation to Eric before he shoved me aside. The next second, he stepped up, locking into a fierce struggle with Blake.

I watched their clashing silhouettes, my instincts screaming at me to jump in and help.

Eric was tall and well-built, never one to slack off on training. Physically, he had the upper hand and could overpower Blake without much effort.

But Blake was desperate. To keep his identity from being exposed, he was fighting with reckless abandon, throwing everything he had into this struggle.

Then, I heard it—the sharp wail of approaching sirens.

Relief surged through me. The police were getting closer.

Within moments, officers flooded the building, securing all possible exits.

"You're surrounded! Surrender now and don't make this any harder on yourself!"

The officers' voices rang from every direction.

Even though Blake's face was hidden behind his mask, I could feel the wave of despair radiating off him. And then, he snapped.

split second when Eric glanced my way,

No!

My heart clenched.

right by the window. If Blake tackled him now, he'd be sent crashing straight

"Eric, watch out!"

him back to his senses, and he twisted away just in

an eye, they both

ribs. I bolted to the window and looked down in

the dim moonlight, two motionless figures lay sprawled on the ground below. I couldn't see a thing, so I could only pray

me downstairs, the paramedics had already

toward the ambulance. Eric and Blake had been loaded

god, the ambulance had arrived with the

thoughts from my mind and climbed

tight, his face drained of all

painfully. I didn't even

life-threatening danger. From what we can tell so far, aside from a fractured left

lifeline, easing the suffocating weight in my chest. I turned

washing over me. "I'm

probably couldn't

told him my plan earlier. I had already owed him so much. And

ever supposed to repay