When There Is Nothing Left But Love

We sat around the sofa, in a circle. Looking out the French windows, we could see how gleeful Louis was, having some good fun with Summer. He was just like a playful big kid.

Moments later, as everybody quietened down in the living room, John blurted, “Have you heard? Armond’s out.”

Upon hearing the news, my heart sank. I was very surprised, and at the same time, confused because it was a different ending to what I had in mind.

When Ashton’s lawyer was analyzing the case, he stated very clearly that Armond was charged for multiple crimes, namely intentional assault, illegal possession of firearms, and inflicting cruelty against national Class 1 protected wildlife species. He should have been jailed for at least fifteen years. Why was he released?

I huffed as I felt a cold chill running down my spine the moment I recalled the dreadful incidents at the villa.

his gaze. Stay calm. I

I’ve inquired about this and found out that it was the Venrians who did it. They don’t care about their own safety and will only work for money. It’s so bold of Mr. Murphy to use a million to sacrifice a few lives in exchange for Armond’s freedom.

Armond will never ever

grip on my hand. However, I hid my emotions and tried to maintain a calm

in that system, the winner rules. Although it looks like we have the upper hand, the dirty games played inside the prison are not

do in this world. Armond had probably thought of his escape plan the moment I exposed his involvement in organ trafficking. He must

his thoughts, speech, and deeds is beyond our imagination. I learned this the hard

another. Like a vine, fear creeps all

and started rubbing them to give me warmth. Frowning, I looked him in the