Chapter 199
The Sub-Inspector sighed, like a man too tired to care anymore.
He raised his sidearm.
Viper shrieked, voice cracking in terror. "No, no, no! I made mistake but you can't just kill me! There's a procedure-a trial! I want my lawyer! There's still law in this country, right?!"
Alex glanced over his shoulder, voice cold.
"Relax, Viper. You won't be alone. Your boss Raymond's next in line."
The door clicked shut behind them as a single gunshot shattered Viper's last plea.
Sophia half-turned, just in time to catch a glimpse of Vipers body hitting the concrete in a lifeless heap.
They stepped outside, the faint evening light hitting their faces like a cruel reminder this was real.
Across the street stood Jasmine, flanked by her own bodyguards.
Her expression flickered with worry before twisting into a scowl the moment she spotted Alex's hand clutching Sophia's.
She stalked over in her designer heels, posture rigid, eyes brimming with rage.
"Well, well," she snapped, crossing her arms.
"Look who's having a grand old time. You disappear, make me chase all over town, visiting every police station- and when I finally find you, you're getting cozy with another woman?"
Alex blinked, genuinely surprised.
"Jasmine, it's not what it looks like. I-"
She cut him off, voice dripping with sarcasm.
"Don't feed me that bullshit. I spent the whole night digging you out of trouble. Meanwhile, you're hand in hand with another woman. I must be the biggest fool on earth to care!"
Sophia tried to speak, but her words tangled in her throat.
Alex looked from Jasmine to Sophia, and back again. "She was arrested because of me. I-I had to help her..."
"Then why are
still gripping Sophia's hand. Both of
gave an
guy, but apparently, you collect
her heel, hair whipping
to follow, hesitated, then cast a quick glance
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pressed tight. She looked away, her tones frosty as a winter wind. "G chase your princess. Don't pretend you
a cab
arms crossed, seething at her
to prove she mattered more than that spoiled brat,
at the corner of Sophia's eyes as she watched
street.
twisted loyalties, and now this heart-wrenching
Alex caught up to
wait! Please-hear me
turned on
seconds before I smash your
was complicated,"
had to protect her, keep
Jasmine narrowed her eyes.
"You swear it?"
"I swear."
stared him down like a hawk
gave Alex whiplash,
forgiven on account of your oh-so-heartfelt explanation.” Alex blinked. Her mood swing was sharper than a switchblade, and he couldn't help feeling like she'd just reeled him
clamped around herself, glaring at Jasmine's
was crystal clear:
her arm
go. I'll drive
shook his head. "I can't. Not yet. There's someone
"Who?" Jasmine demanded.
got
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