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

No!

My heart clenched.

was standing right by the window. If Blake tackled

"Eric, watch out!"

cry jolted him back to his senses, and he twisted away just in time. But it was too late. Blake's fingers had already latched onto his

blink of an eye,

heart slamming against my ribs. I bolted

a thing,

the police helped me downstairs, the paramedics had already

Eric and Blake had been loaded

had

terrifying thoughts from my mind and climbed

tight,

heart clenched painfully. I didn't even dare to ask how

the 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

easing the suffocating weight in my chest. I

over me. "I'm

knew he probably couldn't hear

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

ever supposed to repay