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 way,

No!

My heart clenched.

If Blake

"Eric, watch out!"

back to his senses, and he twisted away just in time. But it

of an eye, they both vanished out

I screamed his name, my heart slamming against my ribs. I bolted to

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

the police helped me downstairs, the

Eric and Blake had been loaded onto

god, the ambulance had arrived with the police.

forced the terrifying thoughts from my mind and climbed into the ambulance.

his eyes shut tight, his face drained of

I didn't even dare to

no life-threatening danger. From what we can tell so far, aside from a fractured left arm and some internal

were a lifeline, easing the suffocating weight in my chest. I

over me. "I'm

knew he probably couldn't

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

ever supposed to repay