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.

standing right by the window. If Blake tackled him

"Eric, watch out!"

and he twisted away just in

an eye, they

ribs. I bolted to the window and

lay sprawled on the ground below. I couldn't see a thing, so I could only pray that falling from the third floor

me downstairs, the paramedics had already

ambulance. Eric and

the ambulance had

my mind

eyes shut tight, his

clenched painfully. I didn't even

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,

suffocating weight in my chest.

washing over

he probably couldn't

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

ever supposed to repay