The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 197

Nancy's face turned pale, and without a second thought, she bolted.

It wasn't just Nancy-Neil's expression changed too, and he broke into a run without hesitation.

Mr. Buchanan wouldn't seriously harm Cyrus, would he?

After all, their boss had a reputation from his days in the military.

Meanwhile, on the second floor.

Lenard lunged forward, grabbing Cyrus from behind and locking him in a tight hold. He shot a desperate look at Judson. "I've got him! Go on, hit him!"

Cyrus scowled, glaring at Lenard. "Let go!"

Lenard sneered, showing his teeth. "Why should I listen to you? If you've got the guts, hit me!"

Cyrus narrowed his eyes, gearing up to shout, but before he could, Judson's fist came flying toward him. Without hesitating, Cyrus lifted his leg and delivered a swift kick to Judson's chest.

Judson was just about to sidestep when an angry voice rang out from below. "Stop it, all of you!"

With the voice's command, Judson shot Cyrus a cold smile.

something was off, but it was too late to pull back his

a step on the staircase

widened in shock, his

mind went blank. Did he

Judson was playing him!

lay sprawled at

all composure in an instant, rushing

"Judson, are you okay?!"

his head,

His leg!

leg, realizing he was injured. She snapped her head up, her gaze fiery as she

are you out

eyes, filled with utter disdain. "No,

the stairs! That's assault!" Lenard

Cyrus was dumbfounded. "Assault?"

else would you call it? Everyone saw you kick Judson down.

"No, I didn't! Nancy,

cut through, dripping with sarcasm: "If you did it, own up to it. At least then you'd be a

the second floor. Cyrus clenched his fists, visibly frustrated. "Why should I admit to something I didn't do? I barely touched Judson!

must be new here. Everyone knows the NY

dawning on him as he looked from