“John, don’t be such a drama queen. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve gone out, yet I still got into trouble. If it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. I can’t keep hiding forever or be a burden to our family. I’m sure they’ve excluded kidnapping from their future agenda after my last incident. I need to do my part too. I can’t just stay at home alone and come up with imaginary scenarios in my head.”

I knew I came across as harsh, but I wasn’t mad at them. I only wanted to motivate myself.

“I’ve given it some thought. Since Tinsel Group is so chummy with the Zieglers and the Trivetts, I have to keep my job there.” I used my most serious tone as I conveyed my intentions.

Dragging me into their dirty deals might not be as easy as Tinsel Group thought. I was determined to make them feel like they had lured a wolf into a rabbit’s den at the end of it.

“I’m glad that you want to help us. At the same time, I don’t want you to enter the lion’s den,” John cautioned.

“John’s right. Since they know who you are, they’ll have their guards up. Besides, you’re unhappy there, so why don’t you transfer to another law firm? You can still become an impressive lawyer then,” Louis added.

I opened my mouth in retort, but before I could say anything, I let out a few deep, hacking coughs. My throat and eyes itched painfully.

salty, metallic taste had made its way up my throat. I spat out some blood on the ground before me and the last thing I heard was John calling out

“Letty!”

did you lie

residence. If you really harm him, you’re going to

to, I heard John and Emma arguing loudly. I slowly opened my eyes to

“What happened?” I croaked.

in his haste to reach my side. I was greeted by the sight of his

it so noisy?” I began to regain some of my

scene before me. The doctor

be an idiot to tell that something was

all leave the room first? I’d

shooed everyone out of the room in a second. Now, Ashton

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