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..."

why are you practically

Sophia's hand. Both of

gave an

guy, but apparently, you collect women like trading cards. Congratulations, Alex-you've officially disappointed

her heel, hair whipping behind

then cast a quick glance at Sophia. "Are you...

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tight. She looked away, her tones frosty as a winter wind. "G chase your princess. Don't

then muttered, "Take a

stood there, arms crossed, seething at her

she mattered more than that spoiled brat,

anger and frustration burned at the corner of Sophia's eyes

street.

and now this heart-wrenching mess. Tears blurred her vision;

sidewalk, Alex caught up to

Please-hear

turned on him, face

ten seconds before I smash your phone and leave you in the

complicated," Alex began,

had to protect her, keep

Jasmine narrowed her eyes.

"You swear it?"

"I swear."

him down like a hawk sizing up

so suddenly it almost gave Alex whiplash, Jasmine's lips twitched

swing was sharper than a switchblade, and

arms clamped around herself, glaring at Jasmine's triumphant

meaning was crystal clear:

looped her arm through

I'll drive

his head. "I can't. Not yet. There's someone I

"Who?" Jasmine demanded.

who got me into this

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