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.

second when Eric glanced my

No!

My heart clenched.

Blake tackled him now, he'd be

"Eric, watch out!"

he twisted away just in time. But it was too late.

an eye, they both

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

figures lay sprawled on the ground below. I couldn't see a

the police helped me

Eric and Blake had been

had

forced the terrifying thoughts from my mind

eyes shut tight, his face drained

clenched painfully. I didn't even dare to ask

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

words were a lifeline, easing the suffocating weight in

guilt washing over me. "I'm

probably couldn't hear

it anyway. If only I had told him my plan earlier. I had already

ever supposed to repay