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?”

hesitation, Maja nodded

meters away

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

we continue our discussion

was near the hospital. She could return to the hospital sooner if they wrapped up their

sense of unease crept up on her, and she stood up

be that these two weren’t

had seen these two guys before. They seemed to

looked over at Maja and saw her swiftly

remained where they were, with their eyes fixed on them.

far off, ready to

they merely grabbed

her legs still a bit shaky.

happened if Connie and her

you hanging out with the Shepard family’s bodyguards? Got some business to

school, oblivious to the schemes

Maja heard what she said,

were the Shepard family’s bodyguards?”

be bodyguards who’ve worked for

be

them. They could be bodyguards from the Shepard family or from any other family.

her back still drenched in cold sweat.

simply linked arms with her in a friendly manner.

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

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