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?”

nodded in agreement.

meters away from Maja, neither disturbing

a member of the Raymond family to be here. Maja sat on the bench, and while facing the two men, she asked, “Did my dad consult with you guys about

our discussion at

the hospital. She could return to the hospital sooner if they wrapped up their talk here Why the need for a

unease crept up on her, and she stood up abruptly, her palms breaking out

two weren’t lawyers

was sketching away when she suddenly paused. It hit her. She had seen these

looked over at Maja and saw

remained where they were, with their eyes fixed on

driver was not far off, ready to report

they merely grabbed their briefcases and took off.

with her legs still a bit

would have happened if Connie and

hanging out with the Shepard family’s bodyguards? Got

in school, oblivious to the

when Maja heard what she said,

Shepard

not sure; they just looked familiar. They could be bodyguards who’ve worked for

couldn’t be certain.

daughters of wealthy families usually have two bodyguards trailing them. They could be bodyguards from the Shepard family or from any other

stood to the side, her back still

amiss and simply linked arms with her in a friendly

business talk already? Let us see the sketch. I’ll

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