Chapter 265
Chapter 265
A sudden rush of shock seized Sarah. Her knees buckled, and she stumbled backward, only to be
caught in Elon’s quick reflexes, grounding her back to the unsettling reality.
Tears welled in her eyes, shimmering like a wounded doc’s as she choked out, “What’s so
extraordinary about her? Wake up! How does she exceed me in family, attraction, and intellect? We’re
the perfect union, a perfect pair!” Sarah wailed, the echoes of her heartbreak pulsating through the
room.
“Even if every other woman on this earth ceased to exist, I still wouldn’t dream of marrying you!”
Patrick’s gaze iced over, a frigid look of scorn painted across his features. “Did you hear me? Gather
your people and leave! Your presence sullies my ce!”
Sarah’s chest convulsed with suppressed s obs, tear-streaked cheeks glistening under the harsh light
as she red resentfully at Abigail standing beside Grace.
“Because of this… this wrench you would break our engagement once more?” She scoffed, a chilling
promise in her voice. “You’ll regret this day!” With teeth gritted in resolute anger, Sarah flounced out of
the vi, her entourage tailing her.
Once the residual waves of Sarah’s departure receded, Grace approached Patrick, her voiceced with
incredulity. “Were you serious? Do you really like Abigail? Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. Tou
abrupt was the news! “Is my best friend really going to be my future sister-inw? What sort of mad
script is this? This is worse than any soap opera!”
Patrick’s responsecked a direct answer. “It’s gettingte. You should head first. I have matters to
discuss privately with Miss Green.”
“All right then,” Grace responded, shooting a look of concern toward Abigail, who appeared lost in
confusion and uncertainty.
As soon as they were alone in the spa cious living room, Patrick sat on a plush sofa, his deep-set eyes
fixed on Abigail. “Please, Miss Green, make yourselffortable.
“All right.” Abigailplied, choosing a small sofa, ensuring there was a safe distance between them.
Her hands nervously fiddled in herp, her eyes darting about, unsure where tond.
Noticing her difort, Patrick decided to break the tension. He slid open a drawer, lit a cigar, and
took a long drag. The drifting tendrils of smoke surrounding him seemed to enhance his aura, his voice
resonating deeper and more enticing.
“Please, don’t be unnerved by the previousmotion, Miss Green. I just wanted to discuss a potential
coboration.”
Abigail’s confusion deepened. “Coboration?”
“I trust you’re aware of my disdain for Sarah. I’d like you to y the part of my lover to facilitate the
dissolution of my engagement with the Grammer family. In return, I’d assist in establishing your
foothold in the entertainment industry. I’ll aid you in reaching the apex of stardom, and 1 could also
handle Peter on your behalf or even bring him to you if you wish to deal with him personally.”
A heavy silence followed.
Unfazed, Patrick continued, “Grace might have promised you many benefits, but I understand you don’t
like to be in debt. You feel indebted for her assistance and guilt-ridden for epting it. I’m already at
the top,pared to her who’s still climbing the industrydder. Don’t worry. Our partnership would be
mutually beneficial and free from obligations.”
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A wave of relief washed over Abigail as Patrick’s words sunk in, easing the strain knotting within
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her.
Upon noticing the tension casing off her shoulders, Patrick’s brows knitted together in subtle intrigue.
“Is something bothering you?”
Abigail met his inquiry with a soft smile and a shake of her head. “Not at all. It’s just that… well, I’m
relieved that your feelings for me are strictly professional and that you only desire a business
partnership. It felt relieved, actually.” This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.
If it were otherwise, a sense of guilt would have encroached on her conscience, making her feel like a
trespasser meddling in another person’s feelings.
Maintaining his stoic demeanor, Patrick pondered. “So, judging by Miss Green’s reaction, does that
imply you agree to my proposal?
Resolute determination red within Abigail’s gaze as she nodded. “Indeed, it would be an honor to
coborate with you, Mr. Smith!”
“Excellent. I’ll instruct Alex to engage awyer to prepare the agreement promptly. All you need to do
when required is act following our n.”
“Certainly, Mr. Smith.”
As Sarah sat in the descending car, her thoughts reyed the preceding scene, fueling her anger until
it felt like her heart would explode in a fiery burst.
“Despicable! They’re all utterly despicable!”
Elon attempted to console her, “Miss, please calm down. Let’s return and contemte our next steps.
You and Patrick are tied by a business alliance. Even if he wishes to dissolve the engagement, it must
go through Ethan’s consent. Breaking this marital contract isn’t going to be a simple task.”
Sarah’s fists clenched tightly, her rage teetering on the brink of insanity.
“As long as I breathe, he’ll never escape this engagement! Today’s humiliation cannot go unavenged.
I’ll devise a n to make him pay. He’ll realize that I am not one to trifle with!”
Her gaze was transfixed on the receding silhouette of Mount Galen through the car window. Her eyes
bore the icy chill of pure venom.
“As for Abigail, her life ends here! And Grace… he’s no saint either. I’ll bide my time and deal with them
together. Patrick dered that he wouldn’t marry me even if all women were extinct. Then, I’ll eliminate
every woman in his life. Let’s see who he ends up with. Let him suffer as a lifelong
widower!”
Elon was rendered speechless by the raw malevolence radiating from her eyes, daring not to utter a
single word.
A dayter.
In the mountainous outskirts bordering Freedonia.
A group of people’s faces were smeared with concealing paint and d in camouge uniforms.
Among them was der, whose strikingly handsome face was masked under the camo while receiving
precise intelligence. They were awaiting two parties due to engage in an underground transaction at
Shadow Alley, just 500 meters away from their location. They were inplete stealth, positioned for
over twelve hours.
After what felt like an eternity, another group, their faces also painted with forest green camouge,
arrived swiftly. Their bodies were low, and their movements discreet.
“Mr Storm, the subjects have emerged. At their current pace, they should reach Shadow Alley within
the next ten minutes.”
Eder’s features hardened. “Understood. Notify all surveince personnel to take their positions. Alert
the sn ipers as well. If a transaction urs or any unusual activity is detected, they will fire a warning
shot. But it’s imperative no one is harmed. We need them alive for interrogation.”
“Yes, sir.”
Eder was preparing to adjust his position when a sudden wave of weakness washed over him. His legs
gave out, and he swayed, tumbling toward Eric.
“Mr. Storm!” All hisrades reflexively reached out to steady him.
Hearing themotion, Eric swiftly spun around, catching Eder’s arm. “Mr. Storm, what’s the matter?
You don’t look good.”
“I’m fine. I’ve been crouching for too long and felt a bit lightheaded.” Eder drew in a deep breath,
attempting to steady himself.
“That’s impossible!”
They were all highly trained operatives, conditioned to endure extended periods of crouching or any
physically demanding position without experiencing such symptoms.
Eric cautiously checked Eder’s pulse, finding it steady. But his skin was unusually cool to the touch.
“Boss, is the virus ring up again? Should we head back to theb for Dr. B to examine you?”
“No need. Our mission takes precedence. We deal with the task and can addressplications when
we return.” As he said so, he pressed his lips together, fighting off a wave of nausea.
“Understood.”
Ten minutester.
Two groups of individuals sauntered towards Shadow Alley, each holding a ck box assumed for the
transaction. The alley was swarming with bodyguards donning sunsses.
Observing the unfolding scene through his binocrs, Eder guided his team, closing in on the area,
gradually tightening their encirclement.
Bang!
The sudden st of a gunshot reverberated through the area, sending a flurry of birds fluttering from
the trees in panic.
A bodyguard stationed near the pavilion took a hit, copsing onto the ground with a dull thud. This
unexpected turn of events sent the people engaged in the transaction on high alert.
Eric’s brows knitted in confusion. “Who fired prematurely?!”
Eder’s eyes honed in on a point to the left of the mountain forest.
“The shot originated from the nine o’clock position, approximately 500 meters away. Dispatch a team to
apprehend them immediately. Remember, we need them alive.”
The sound of the stray bullet had inevitably given away their position, and with Eder’s team in such
close proximity to the Shadow Alley, their only option was to forge ahead.
A ze of gunfire erupted from both sides. The mor was chaotic, with sparks of gunfire lighting up
the darkness.
While in the middle of the anarchy, Eder experienced a sudden sp ike of pain in his head, his ears
ringing from the din of gunfire. As his strength ebbed away, his fingers were unable to maintain their
hold on the trigger.
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Then, his vision began to blur, and he grappled with a bout of dizziness, struggling to regte his
breathing. Next thing he knew, everything plunged into darkness.
“Mr. Storm!!” Seeing Eder copse beside him, Eric felt like he was going crazy, a cold shiver of dread
shooting down his spine.