He'd deliberately stalled right there, just to see if Stella would abandon him and make a run for it alone.

If their roles were reversed, whether or not he'd save her would depend entirely on his mood.

But most likely? He wouldn't.

He was never the type to go out of his way for others.

Blood loss was catching up to Joshua, and a wave of dizziness washed over him.

Still, he made no move to ask for help.

A strange thought drifted into his mind.

If he died here, would that mean his luck had finally run out?

Or, if by chance someone came to his rescue, did that mean the devil truly looks after his own?

He was lost in these pointless musings when three figures slowly came into view.

Joshua's pupils flickered slightly.

Stella was approaching with two unfamiliar middle-aged men.

"Gentlemen, this is my friend," she said, her voice steady. "If you can get him safely to the hospital, I'll give each of you ten thousand dollars as a thank you."

in exchange for that kind of money was a no-brainer-hesitating even a second would feel

men snapped to attention, their attitude suddenly as courteous as five- star hotel

get your friend to

right away, "We'll run every red light if we

down cars for ages

wanting to lose her only chance at

when Stella let them record

of the stronger men hoisted Joshua onto his back and carried him to the

to climb in after him when

Cameron, let these

hospital," he said, his voice weak

hurry back to

If you leave

should still make it."

hours early, just in case something went wrong on the

that had just

pale face "You're still

.n

at a time like this?

is a trophy more important than a

that

and shielded her from the

his injuries were

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