Chapter 369


    Chapter 369 I’m Here, Don’t Be Afraid


    The incident happened too suddenly, and Aletta had no time to react. She watched Jason rushing


    towards her. And the next second, his momentum brought them both crashing to the ground. Aletta’s


    mind went nk.


    At the same time, something hit the nearby car. It was the sound of a silenced bullet hitting the vehicle!


    Eaton and the hidden. bodyguards quickly realized what was happening. They swiftly drew their guns


    and counterattacked in the direction of the bullet’s source–fast, urate, and decisive.


    The figure in ck not far away seemed caught off guard and was hit in the shoulder. Seeing that


    Eaton and the others were about to pursue, the person had no choice but to give up and disappear into


    the chaos of the crowd.


    “Chase the person! We can’t let the person escape!”


    With the danger eliminated, Eaton made a decisive decision and ordered the bodyguards to give


    chase. He rushed towards Jason and Aletta, calling out, “Sir, Ms. Aletta, are you both okay?”


    Aletta’s nk mind gradually cleared as she was called. She quickly asked Jason, who was still on top


    of her, “Jason, are you alright?”


    Before the person on top of her could respond, Aletta suddenly felt that the spot she was touching was


    sticky. She nkly raised her hand, only to see it covered in blood.


    Her heart skipped a beat, and she was stunned. Jason… had he been shot?


    Aletta’s voice tensed up, “Jason, how are you? Where are you injured? You’re bleeding…”


    “I’m fine, don’t be afraid,” Jason reassured her with slightlybored breath. He called out, “Eaton.”


    Eaton immediately reacted and helped Jason up, his face filled with worry as he looked at him.


    Aletta got up from the ground and hurriedly checked his arm. His clothes were torn, and indeed. He


    had been grazed by the bullet. Blood was seeping out…


    The injury wasn’t severe, but Aletta’s breathing almost halted. If they had been a few seconds slower,


    the bullet might have pierced Jason’s heart. If Jason hadn’t reacted and she hadn’t noticed, the bullet


    would have gone through her body as well.


    Thinking of this, Aletta broke out in a cold sweat right then and there. She felt chilled to the bone.


    Seeing Aletta’s pale face, Jason reached out and held her. Comforting her, “It’s alright now, don’t be


    afraid.”


    Eaton looked at the location of Jason’s injury and quickly suggested, “Sir, let’s bandage it first. It’s not


    suitable to stay here.”


    Themotion had already attracted the attention of passersby. Despite feeling terrified inside, Aletta


    gradually regained herposure. Jason’s injury was more important.


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    She echoed and said, “Let’s go to Lewis’s research institute first. It’s only a ten–minute drive from here,


    and we’ll be there soon.”


    “Okay,” Jason didn’t refuse.


    The three of them quickly set off for Lewis’s research institute.


    On the way, Aletta had already provided emergency first aid to Jason’s wound.


    Lewis had just returned to the research institute not long ago and was surprised to see Alettaing


    back again. He asked with some confusion, “Why are you back?”


    As he spoke, his gaze subconsciously nced at Jason. It was the first time he had seen the other


    person, so he was a little surprised because he came together with Aletta.


    However, his eyes were soon drawn to the injury on Jason’s shoulder.


    “A gunshot wound?” Lewis recognized it at a nce, and his pupils involuntarily contracted.


    Aletta nodded and told him, “I was attacked shortly after you left. But fortunately, he saved me in time.”


    Lewis’s face turned pale, and he worriedly asked, “Are you alright? Where are you injured?”


    Aletta shook her head, “I’m fine, I’m not injured.”


    Only then did Lewis feel relieved. He looked at Jason’s wound again and said, “Follow me, let’s treat


    the wound first.”


    He led them to the medical room.


    Lewis quickly fetched the necessary supplies. Aletta helped cut open Jason’s clothes and took


    tweezers, cotton, and disinfectant from the first aid kit. She personally tended to Jason’s wound.


    While assisting with the dressing, Aletta anxiously asked several times, “Does it hurt?”


    Jason gently shook his head and reassured her, “No, don’t worry too much.”


    Despite hisforting words, Aletta couldn’t help but feel a sourness in her heart for some reason.


    She suppressed her emotions and bandaged Jason’s wound, which took a while toplete.


    After finishing the procedure, Lewis helped tidy up. Then asked Aletta, “Did you see the person who


    attacked you? I have connections with the police. I can have them help you catch the culprit.”


    Aletta shook her head. She didn’t even have a chance to look back, but Jason spoke up, “The person


    disguised themselves, and I couldn’t see their appearance clearly.”


    Lewis nodded and said, “They attacked outside the restaurant, right?”


    “Yes,” Aletta confirmed.


    “Alright, no matter who they are. If theymit violence in public, they can’t go unchecked. I’ll send a


    message to have them retrieve the surveince footage from the area. We should be able to track


    down the person,” Lewis stated confidently.


    Aletta hurriedly expressed her gratitude, “Thank you so much, Lewis.”


    Lewis waved his hand dismissively, “We’re all on the same side.”


    He quickly contacted his contacts. Arranged the matter, and then turned his attention back to Aletta and


    Jason. He asked, “I didn’t get a chance to ask earlier, but who is this…?”


    Before Aletta could speak, Jason proactively raised his hand and said, “Jason, Aletta’s fiancé.”


    Lewis was taken aback and looked at Aletta, saying, “You have a fiancé?”


    Aletta blinked and thought to herself, “Not just a fiancé, but also an ex–husband!” However, in front of


    Lewis, she didn’t want to undermine Jason’s statement. So, she replied, “Yes, it was arranged by our


    families in the past.”


    Lewis suddenly realized and shook hands with Jason, saying, “Nice to meet you, I’m Lewis.”


    Jason politely replied, “I’ve heard Aletta mention you before. Thank you for taking care of her in the


    past.”


    Lewis smiled and said, “No need for thanks. We treat her like a little sister, it’s only natural.”


    Then he asked, “So, are you two nning to go back first or wait here for the investigation results from


    the police?”


    Aletta nced at Jason and let him make the decision.


    In a warm and calm tone, Jason said, “We’ll go back to the hotel first. They can notify us if there’s any


    news.”


    Lewis didn’t object and said, “Just be careful, and contact me if anythinges up.”


    Aletta nodded.


    Soon, she left with Jason and returned to the hotel. On the way, the person who attacked her didn’t


    appear again.


    Once the three of them safely arrived at the hotel, they went back to their room. Aletta was still filled


    with worry, and it was evident on her face.


    Jason lifted his hand and gently touched her forehead, saying. ‘Don’t worry anymore. Go take a shower


    and rest. Leave the rest to me, I’m here for you.”