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.

Eric glanced my

No!

My heart clenched.

standing right by the window. If Blake

"Eric, watch out!"

jolted him back to his senses, and he twisted away just in time. But it was too late.

eye, they both vanished

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

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

the time the police helped me downstairs, the paramedics had

straight toward the ambulance. Eric and Blake had been loaded

the ambulance had arrived with the police.

thoughts from my mind and climbed into

tight, his

even dare to ask how he

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

a lifeline, easing the suffocating weight in my

guilt washing over me.

knew he probably

it anyway. If only I had told him my plan earlier. I had already owed him so much. And

ever supposed to repay