Chapter 46

As Zach strolled off, Madelyn remained rooted in place before the bus stop sign. Clad in her Ventrocloud High School uniform, she proudly sported the emblem of a knight on a horse shooting an arrow, emblazoned across her chest.

Standing amidst the bustling street, anyone observant enough could easily identify her as a student of Ventrocloud High School. Coupled with her remarkable beauty, it was inevitable to avoid drawing the attention of unsavory characters.

At that moment, three thugs approached. It was still the year 2000, and surveillance cameras. weren’t yet widespread in Venturia’s streets. In fact, the technology of that time paled in comparison to what we have today. So, if anything were to happen, it would be challenging to find evidence. Even if the culprits managed to escape and hide, tracking them down would be truly arduous.

Seeing the three thugs getting closer, Madelyn lowered her head, hoping they wouldn’t come any closer. However, unfortunate circumstances sometimes strike regardless of the day.

“Hey there, beautiful, where are you headed? Need a ride?” one of the thugs jeered.

kids who go there are either

three individuals, Madelyn found herself with no means. of escape. Onlookers

frightened, Madelyn instinctively took a few cautious steps backward, her trembling hands reaching into her backpack. She retrieved a black purse, but before she could even open it, one of the thugs snatched it from her grasp. His eyes gleamed with delight as he laid eyes. on the bills nestled within. “Didn’t expect

up the card. Hist expression subtly shifted as he read the name, and the

School lets out so early. How about you join us for some fun?”

going to rescue her? Or perhaps it’s better if you don’t. That way, our little affair won’t be exposed,” she murmured, leaning in closer and linking her arm intimately with Zach’s. She couldn’t help but feel a

afraid for your own safety?” Zach’s eyes grew

chillingly intense.

across his solid chest as she spoke. “Well, then! Let’s face death together,

believe Hayson wouldn’t uncover your infidelity? Jasmine, be careful not to push the limits. too far, or you may

I push it too far? I

If Hayson discovers the truth, do you think he’d want you dead or me? I am a businessman motivated solely by self-interest. Don’t attempt to test your significance in my heart.” He reached out and pinched Jasmine’s cheek, a smug smirk playing on his lips. “What if you

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