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.

the night sky, Russell's fingers drummed lightly on the

appeared somewhat dazed. "I

someone follow you. He knew you wouldn't let Sophia off, so he timed it perfectly

on Aveline. "Aveline,

eyelashes trembled slightly before she responded, "Well,

chose to do was

closely. "Are you sure? Now that you know the truth, are

lips together before turning to him. "Russ, did you know all along that Brian was following

been watching over you,

quietly. "So, you deliberately let me

for you to discover the truth

emotions

follow her, worried that

already taken action

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