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

a hundred meters away from Maja, neither disturbing

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 the two men, she asked, “Did my dad consult with you guys

continue our discussion

the hospital sooner if they wrapped up their talk here

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

these two weren’t lawyers at all?

It hit her. She had seen these two guys before. They seemed to be bodyguards

and saw her swiftly walking towards her.

two men remained where they were, with

far off, ready to report

didn’t give chase; they merely grabbed their briefcases

her legs still a

happened if Connie and her driver

the Shepard family’s bodyguards? Got

still in school, oblivious to the schemes

when Maja heard what she said, her eyes flashed coldly.

Shepard family’s

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

be certain.

bodyguards trailing them. They could be bodyguards from the Shepard family or

side, her back still

amiss and simply linked arms with her in a friendly manner.

already? Let us see the

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