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

No!

My heart clenched.

the window. If Blake tackled him now, he'd

"Eric, watch out!"

he twisted away just in time. But it was too

an eye, they both vanished

his name, my heart slamming against my ribs. I bolted to the window and looked down

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

me downstairs, the paramedics had

Eric and Blake had been loaded onto

the ambulance had arrived with the

from my

shut tight, his face drained of all

even dare

paramedic beside me offered a reassuring smile. "He's going to be okay," she said. "When he fell, the second-floor awning broke his fall. There's no life-threatening danger. From what we can tell so far, aside from a fractured left arm and some internal bleeding in his chest, there shouldn't be any major complications. With proper rest and recovery, he'll be fine

easing the suffocating weight in my chest.

washing over

knew he probably couldn't hear

I had to say it anyway. If only I had told him my plan earlier. I had already owed him so much. And now, towed him

ever supposed to repay