When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“John, don’t be such a drama queen. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve gone out, yet I still got into trouble. If it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. I can’t keep hiding forever or be a burden to our family. I’m sure they’ve excluded kidnapping from their future agenda after my last incident. I need to do my part too. I can’t just stay at home alone and come up with imaginary scenarios in my head.”

I knew I came across as harsh, but I wasn’t mad at them. I only wanted to motivate myself.

“I’ve given it some thought. Since Tinsel Group is so chummy with the Zieglers and the Trivetts, I have to keep my job there.” I used my most serious tone as I conveyed my intentions.

Dragging me into their dirty deals might not be as easy as Tinsel Group thought. I was determined to make them feel like they had lured a wolf into a rabbit’s den at the end of it.

“I’m glad that you want to help us. At the same time, I don’t want you to enter the lion’s den,” John cautioned.

“John’s right. Since they know who you are, they’ll have their guards up. Besides, you’re unhappy there, so why don’t you transfer to another law firm? You can still become an impressive lawyer then,” Louis added.

I opened my mouth in retort, but before I could say anything, I let out a few deep, hacking coughs. My throat and eyes itched painfully.

cough soon became uncontrollable. When John realized that something was wrong, a salty, metallic taste had made its way up my throat. I spat out some blood on the ground before me and the last thing I heard

“Letty!”

b*stard! Didn’t you say it wasn’t fatal? Why did you lie

residence. If you really harm him, you’re going to drag Uncle Louis

my eyes to Ashton’s face. He was peering

“What happened?” I croaked.

he had been threatening in his haste to reach my side. I was greeted by the sight of his bloodshot eyes. “You’re awake. Thank god,

began to regain some of my strength. Ashton

I took in the scene before me. The doctor who had treated

keeping me in the dark regarding the severity of my situation. I didn’t have to be an idiot to tell that something was very wrong. After all, John’s expression gave everything away. The last time

you all leave the room first? I’d

As such, John shooed everyone out of