NovelEnglishScarlet weighed her options and realized the best choice would be to tell the truth. She could easily deal with the
raging Maurice if she repeated Felicia’s speculations.
But she didn’t.
Instead, she smiled, her expression blossoming with mischief. She said slowly, “Unless my boss gives the go-
ahead, | can’t just spout nonsense. Besides, just because someone Is a suspect doesn’t mean they're the real
culprit. My boss would never approve of handling things your way”
Scarlet’s words hit Maurice's sour spot. “Mr. Glovers, you and my boss are not the skind of people. Wouldn't
you agree?”
Maurice's face fell His fingertwitched, and the salety clicked off, landing on the trigger.
Just then, a hand reached out and covered the gun muzzle. A moment later, the gun’s direction shifted. Now, it
was aimed at Felicia
And the one who moved it? Felicia herself.
She was awake. Her face was ashen, her lips devoid of color. She was so weak that she had to lean against the
car for support.
The moment the gun turned toward her forehead, Maurice's expression changed.
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Felicia laughed. “Go on, Aim at me. But don’t you fuck with my people!”
Maurice immediately yanked the gun away, clicked the safety back on, and tossed it aside. Then he shouted,
“Are you insane? What if it mistired? “Then | guess I'd be out of luck” Felicia’s voice was weak, but her attitude
was sharp
aurice was beyond furious. If it were anyone else, he would have dealt with them long ago. But this was Felicia.
And all he could do was turne
“Fuck!” Maurice swore under his breath. He locked eyes with Felicia and gritted out, “You're just banking on the
fact that | can’t bring myself to hurt you! You're gonna driveto my grave!”
“Lanatic,” Felicia thought, shooting him a disgusted look.
Ignoring his outburst, she raised her hand at Scarlet. Without hesitation, Scarlet stepped forward to support her.
“We're leaving.” Felicia said.
They were about to go. Scarlet opened the door to her car, ready to help Felicia in
But Maurice was behind them in an instant and grabbed Felicia’s wrist. He asked, “Were you poisoned? Or did
someone plant a venomous creature in you?”
Felicia was surprised and failed to control her expression. Although it was just a second, it was enough for
Maurice to catch on
“I knew it “His eyes narrowed dangerously
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for ages. Now, the tables had turned
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But Maurice's words caught her completely off guard
Hesaid, “You'll be fine. Ill find a way!”
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