Chapter 218


    Unexpectedly, several people blocked Desmond''s path the instant he whirled around.


    Desmond was promptly taken aback. What''s happening here?


    He turned back and pinned his eyes on the man. “What''s the meaning of this?”


    The man kept silent, a sh of helplessness flitting across his eyes. Right then, a few men in police


    uniforms appeared behind him and cuffed him.


    Subsequently, Zeke and Natasha walked out.


    As soon as Desmond caught sight of them, understanding dawned upon him. Without dy, he


    made a run for it. s, he was pinned to the ground before he could get far.


    He struggled wildly. “Let go of me! What are the lot of you trying to do? What right do you have to


    arrest me? Let me go!”


    Right that moment, Zeke walked up and stared down at him. “Desmond Lynch, you''re suspected of


    hiring a hitman to murder someone. We have the proof and witness, so please follow us back to


    assist in the investigation.”


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    “I don''t know what you''re saying! Why are you using me of engaging the services of a hitman


    when I merely came to give him money? What proof do you have? Let go of me! Let go! Believe it


    when I say that I''ll sue you!”


    Even then, Desmond continued resisting obstinately.


    At that exact moment, Natasha sauntered over and crouched on the ground to gaze at him


    indifferently. “Mr. Lynch, I have a piece of news to tell you.”


    Desmond said nothing, shooting daggers at her.


    “Not only is Erin still alive, but she has even regained consciousness,” Natasha dered mildly.


    Desmond''s face abruptly crumpled.


    Words eluded him.


    “Before there was any definite news, you already told the journalists that Erin had died, sparking


    public criticism. Do you think everyone is a fool?” Natasha queried.


    Desmond remained silent, his eyes fixated on her. “It was you? You were the one who set a trap for


    me?”


    “It''s true that I set a trap for you, but wasn''t it your choice whether to fall into the trap?”


    “How dare you!”


    “Mr. Lynch, the truth will alwayse to light,” Natasha enunciated.


    Desmond looked into her eyes, gripped by the urge to rip her into a thousand pieces.


    “It was you! You sabotaged me! It was all you!” he screeched out of the blue. He struggled hard to


    break free and charge at her.


    “Stay still!” The police officer held him down mercilessly.


    Right then, Zeke came over. “All right, take him away. We''ll interrogate him at the police station.”


    A few police officers in in clothes seized Desmond and dragged him out.


    As Natasha watched the man being led away, there wasn''t a hint of pity in her eyes.


    Some people ultimately give up thest shred of affection for the sake of their personal interests.


    Are they pitiful or pathetic?


    Zeke turned to look at Natasha as they walked out. “Thank you for your assistance this time, Ms.


    Watson. I''m really grateful.”


    With her face devoid of expression, Natasha inquired bluntly, “Now that the investigation has


    concluded, justice will be served to Hamilton Corporation, yes?”


    At the mention of that, Zeke chortled. “So, you did all this for Keh''s sake?”


    Natasha''s gaze darkened a shade. “Everything happened because of me, and I was also the


    reason Hamilton Corporation was dragged into this mess. Thus, I can''t deny my responsibility in this


    matter!”


    As Zeke listened, he nodded smilingly. Well, well, well... Young people like to say one thing when


    they mean the other.


    “It looks like Keh made the right choice,” Zekemented.


    Natasha frowned, but the man continued, “Don''t worry. When the investigation wraps up, the


    investigative result will be announced. At that time, the truth wille to light.”


    Only after hearing that did Natasha nod in acknowledgment. “Okay.”


    Right then, a ck car sped over.


    It drove all the way to them before stopping in front of them. Then, Keh got out of the car.


    When Natasha saw him, her brows creased.


    Contrarily, a faint smile remained on Zeke''s face. “You came pretty quickly.”


    The moment Keh spotted Natasha, he mmed the car door shut. He proceeded to stride over


    to her, his brows scrunched together deeply. Throughout it all, he


    appeared rather anxious.


    “Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?” he asked. His eyes roamed all over her body to ascertain


    that she didn''t sustain any injuries.


    Natasha didn''t bother about that. Instead, she questioned, “How did you know that I was here?”


    Just then, Zeke interjected from the side, “Oh, I was the one who told him. Before this operation, he


    gave me a call. After mulling it over, I thought I should tell him about this matter. Unexpectedly, he


    arrived in such a short time!”


    At those words, Keh swung his gaze at the man. “Mr. Zeller, if anything had happened to Nat, I


    would never have let you off the hook!”


    That was a half-truth, but it didn''t sound like a joke.


    “Did you hear that? This brat even wants to settle the score with me!” Zeke teased Natasha,


    smirking. Then, he turned to Keh. “I don''t know what good deeds you''ve done in your previous


    life that you''re so blessed in this life. You''re evenining here after benefiting from the matter.


    Fine, fine. I''m handing her back to you without a scratch. Don''t me me anymore!”


    Seeing that Natasha was fine, Keh breathed a sigh of relief. Only God knew how he had made


    it there without running into an ident.


    “All right, I''ll leave you two to talk. I''ve still got something to do at the police station, so I''ll be leaving


    first.” After saying that, Zeke straightened his clothes and left.


    When he was gone, Keh''s gaze alighted on Natasha. His ebony eyes were unfathomable, and


    he stared at her lovingly.


    Before Natasha could even speak, Keh pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly.


    At once, Natasha was startled.


    “Promise me to never do such a thing again in the future. It''s exceedingly dangerous.


    Compared to you, everything is insignificant!” Keh asserted in a low voice that was also a touch


    hoarse.


    “Actually... it wasn''t that dangerous,” Natasha protested.


    Only then did Keh drop his hold on her. “You know that a person would do anything when


    backed into a corner. Weren''t you afraid that Desmond would do something to you?”


    “But he might not necessarily be my match.”


    “Were you hoping that he''d y by the rules with you?” Keh queried.


    Natasha pursed her lips, her brows knitting together. “ording to my n, there shouldn''t be any


    incidents.”


    Looking at her, Keh sighed in exasperation. “Incidents are something you can never predict.”


    Indeed, Natasha couldn''t deny that.


    Keh continued gazing at her with undercurrents in his eyes. “Fortunately,


    nothing happened to you.” His voice was hoarse.


    The emotion he expressed was too straightforward and intense that Natasha didn''t know what to


    say.


    Keh suddenly drew close to her, his low voice rising imperceptibly. “Also, weren''t you afraid I''d


    be full of myself when you did all this for me?”


    Be full of himself?


    Natasha eyed him in puzzlement.


    “Do you love me now, Nat?” Keh asked with his eyes radiating intense hope.


    Otherwise, why would she take such a risk for me and do such a thing?


    His gaze was so intense that it could seemingly scorch someone. At a loss for words, Natasha


    instinctively averted her gaze. “I don''t know what you''re talking about.”


    “You do,” Keh maintained.


    The look in his eyes as he stared at her seemingly allowed her no escape.