As they brushed past each other in the hallway, Foreman's expression suddenly changed. Without warning, he shoved Stella out of the way.

"Star, get down!"

A flash of cold steel sliced through the air, catching Foreman's arm just as he moved.

The waiter, seeing his first attack had failed, lunged again, knife in hand, aiming straight for Stella.

Foreman reacted instantly, landing a swift kick that sent the man sprawling across the floor. The assailant scrambled up to flee, realizing he'd missed his chance. Without hesitating, he darted away and disappeared.

Foreman didn't give chase. He knew it could be a diversion-a classic bait-and- switch. If he left Stella and Abby alone, there could be more danger waiting.

Abby and Stella stared anxiously at Foreman's bleeding arm.

"Mr. Richards, you're hurt! You need to get to a hospital right away," Abby said, voice trembling.

Foreman's eyes flickered with concern. "Not yet. If there are more of them waiting at the hospital, I might not be able to protect you and Star in my condition."

Abby glanced nervously around the lobby, afraid another attacker would spring from the shadows. "Should we call Neville's people to come protect us?"

keeping watch from a distance. If they show themselves, our enemies might get desperate and do something

were fraying. "Then... should we go upstairs for

hitman could pose as a hotel waiter, it means the place is already compromised. There could be someone waiting

helpless. "So

place. With my security, there's no way they can get

through the sleeve of his white shirt. Stella glanced at his wounded

"Alright," she agreed softly.

almost imperceptible smile

...

villa. The place was spacious and spotless, well-lit, and free of the cold emptiness you'd expect from

was already waiting,

and bandaged Foreman's arm. "The cut isn't large, but it's deep.

dry-no

exercise for a while, or it might

assistant. "Go back to the hotel and bring Ms. Cameron's and Ms. Murphy's

Richards. Oh-and..." The

from the office that needs your

it here,"

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