Chapter 300

Carol had left the building.

Maja followed two lawyers, but her mind was preoccupied with Neil’s condition.

He’s still out cold, without telling when he’ll come around.

They ended up in a nearby park, a quiet spot perfect for discussing matters.

Just as she sat down, she spotted Connie Raymond sketching in the distance.

Connie apparently noticed her, too, and strode over.

“Penny! Long time no see!”

Maja nodded slightly and smiled, “Still sketching, aren’t you?”

Connie heaved a sigh.

“Yep, I was planning to catch up with lan, but he’s been swamped lately and doesn’t even have time to chat.”

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Connie glanced at the two suit–and–tie guys next to Maja, furrowing her brows. Hadn’t she seen them somewhere before? “Penny, you look like you’ve got something on your plate. I’ll let you get to it. I still have some sketching to do. If you’re free, could you help me out? I’ll treat you to a meal as a thank

you, deal?”

Maja nodded in agreement.

meters away from Maja, neither

exchanged glances, their foreheads creased. They hadn’t expected a member of the Raymond family to be here. Maja sat on the bench, and

continue our discussion at a café?”

the hospital sooner if

she stood up

two weren’t lawyers at

seen these two

over at Maja and saw her

where they were, with their eyes fixed on

ready to report any incidents

they merely grabbed their briefcases and took

to Connie with her legs

would have happened if Connie and her

hanging out with the Shepard family’s

was still in school, oblivious to

she said, her eyes flashed

Shepard family’s

sure; they just looked familiar. They could be bodyguards

be

them. They could be bodyguards from the Shepard

the side, her back

and simply linked arms with her in

your business talk already? Let us see the sketch. I’ll treat you to

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