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.

sketching a hundred meters away from Maja, neither disturbing

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

could we continue our discussion

a bit puzzled. The park was near the hospital. She could return to the hospital sooner if they wrapped up

she stood up

that these two weren’t

she suddenly paused. It hit her. She had seen these two guys

looked over at Maja and saw her swiftly walking

were, with their eyes fixed on

driver was not far off, ready to report any incidents to the Raymond

give chase; they merely grabbed their briefcases and took

Connie with her

and her driver

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

school, oblivious to the schemes of the

Maja heard what she said, her

Shepard family’s bodyguards?”

be

be certain.

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

stood to the side, her back still drenched in cold

notice anything amiss and simply linked arms with her in a

your business talk already? Let us see the

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