Brian became flustered. "Miss Winter, please don't cry. No one's going to let you die, so please don't cry...".

Sophia looked at him through her tear-filled eyes. "But you came to save me. What if you hadn't? I really would have died!"

Brian stammered, "Uh... well, I..."

Sophia tightened her grip on his arm., "Will you help me? I really don't want to die..."

Brian remained silent for a long moment before asking, "Miss Winter, what do you want to do?"

A faint glint of triumph flashed in Sophia's eyes.before she quickly replied, "Will you protect me?"

Brian frowned. "No, I only take orders from Mr. Tudor."

Sophia's face fell as she lowered her head. "But if you don't protect me, I'll end up dead. She's going to kill me because I took Lucas away..."

Brian furrowed his brows, sensing something wasn't right. After another long pause, he said, "Let me... think about it, okay? Besides, Miss Winter, this place isn't safe. Let me take you home first." Sophia nodded. "Okay."

The car drove away.

drummed lightly on the steering wheel

appeared somewhat dazed.

He knew you wouldn't let Sophia off,

kept his gaze fixed on Aveline. "Aveline, to him, Sophia

she responded, "Well, that has nothing to do with me

Lucas were divorced. Whatever he chose to do was

you know the truth, are

turning to him. "Russ, did

me. Those two have been watching over you, reporting anything suspicious directly to

quietly. "So, you deliberately let

makes no sense to hide it from you, only for you to discover the

felt chaotic. Her emotions were tangled, her thoughts

follow her, worried

had already taken action

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