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.

to

a step on the staircase and tumbling down

Lenard's eyes widened in shock, his

Did he

Judson was playing him!

could gather his thoughts, Judson lay sprawled at the foot of

in an instant,

"Judson, are you okay?!"

with blood. Hearing Nancy's trembling voice, he lifted his head, eyes red. "Nancy, I'm

His leg!

he was injured. She snapped her head up, her gaze fiery as she glared at

you out of your

eyes, filled with utter disdain. "No, I didn't

assault!" Lenard shouted hysterically, not wasting another second before dashing

Cyrus was dumbfounded. "Assault?"

down. These stairs are steep-it's practically attempted murder!"

was utterly stunned. "No, I didn't!

could finish, a voice cut through, dripping with sarcasm: "If you did it, own up to

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

be new here. Everyone knows the

dawning on him as he looked from Michael to Judson,