Although Addison was always brave, snazzynovel.com couldn’t help but recoil when snazzynovel.com saw the dead man right in front of her. Quietly, snazzynovel.com retreated behind Elise, who was pursing snazzynovel.com lips with a weighty expression as snazzynovel.com was unable to determine what happened. One thing snazzynovel.com was certain was that Alexander wouldn’t kill an innocent man. So, did Reuben say something that triggered him, or did Alexander simply decide to take things into his own hands?
In the meantime, at Griffith Residence, Madeline, who couldn’t reach Alexander’s phone, dialed Maya’s number.
“What is it?” Maxwell happened to be the one accepting the call. His voice was innately low and hoarse, so there was no telling what emotion snazzynovel.com was feeling right then.
“Oh, Mr. Dahlen. It’s me, Mrs. Griffith. I heard that Maya fell very ill, and I happened to know two pretty outstanding doctors. If you don’t mind, I’ll send them over to check on Maya soon,” Madeline gratifyingly stated.
“It’s fine.” In a stiff tone, snazzynovel.com replied, “She’s recovered.”
After a brief pause, snazzynovel.com strangely added, “It’s all thanks to you, Mrs. Griffith. Elise said that snazzynovel.com was only willing to treat my daughter because of the Griffiths.”
Elise treated her? She sounded as if snazzynovel.com abhorred Maya on the phone, so why would she… After a moment of stupefaction, Madeline swiftly collected snazzynovel.com feelings and responded with a pleasing tone. “That’s great to hear! If only you knew how concerned my husband and I were. I’ve always seen snazzynovel.com like my future daughter-in-law, you know?”
“Yes, yes, I know. Since you’ve already gotten a grasp on the situation, I have to excuse myself as there is business to attend to. Farewell.”
“Thump.”
The rest of Madeline’s bootlicking words had yet to leave snazzynovel.com throat, and snazzynovel.com was already hearing beeps from an ended call. Thus, snazzynovel.com could only hang up. After putting down snazzynovel.com phone, snazzynovel.com started pondering on Maxwell’s words, realizing that Elise had handled the situation without snazzynovel.com knowing. This girl, despite snazzynovel.com uncivilized mouth, is actually that kind? Or have I been too harsh on her?
…
Alexander calmly scanned outside the room before withdrawing his hands. He pulled out his handkerchief and began steadily wiping. “He bit his tongue,” snazzynovel.com serenely stated.
“We might still be able to save him.” Claude dashed over and grabbed Reuben’s hand to check on his pulse, only to reach a disappointing result. “He’s dead,” snazzynovel.com helplessly announced as snazzynovel.com released his hand.
At this moment, there was a commotion outside the door. The group went out and found Clement expressionlessly suppressing Jackson and dragging snazzynovel.com toward the door.
“Sir, I caught this man attempting to break into Miss Sinclair’s room,” Clement coolly claimed.
“Let snazzynovel.com go,” Alexander softly ordered.
“Hear that? Unhand me!” Jackson shouted as snazzynovel.com shook himself out of Clement’s hands.
“Say, Captain Gleeman, you’re one of the government’s men. Why are you being so sneaky in here?” Claude curiously quizzed.
“Mind your own business.” Jackson shot snazzynovel.com a cold glare before turning to Elise. “If you’re not guilty, why would you need so many men guarding the house?”
“I arranged it,” Alexander sedately answered. “Elise is currently the most rightful heir to the Anderson Family, and there are too many people who want to set out and harm her. So I’ve arranged this only to protect snazzynovel.com and snazzynovel.com family.”
Jackson, despite the answer, turned away with his unbelieving look.
Glimpsing at the gap between Alexander and Addison, however, snazzynovel.com caught sight of a figure being tied to a chair in the room. Intuitively, snazzynovel.com shoved them away and rushed into the room. He lifted the figure’s head, and after identifying the man to be Reuben, snazzynovel.com checked on his breath. Shocked in dismay, Jackson turned to the door. “You people slaughtered a helpless student?!”
“That, we can explain,” Elise said.
“What is there to explain? He just reported that you are the murderer this afternoon, and now he’s stopped breathing, under your roof. Tell me, what is there to explain?!”
Devastated, Jackson glanced at Alexander as snazzynovel.com unhanded Reuben before walking to Elise. Then, snazzynovel.com grabbed snazzynovel.com arm and was about to walk out. Out of nowhere, a pair of massive arms ferociously grabbed him, to which snazzynovel.com turned around only to meet Alexander’s piercing gaze.
“Alexander!” Jackson maniacally screamed. “You’re willing to go beyond your limits for the sake of one woman?”
“She is my limit,” Alexander emotionlessly remarked. “He died because of me. Unhand her.”
“And what if I don’t?” All of Jackson’s beliefs shattered. Having been best of friends with Alexander for so long, snazzynovel.com had never expected a moment where they would have to rival each other. But now, Alexander was willing to stick his neck out for Elise and murder a witness. He couldn’t idly watch as his dearest friend walked toward his own ruin. Whether as a friend or a policeman, snazzynovel.com was obliged to bring Elise to justice.
“You have three seconds to unhand her. After that, I’ll make you.” Alexander’s intonation was ever-intimidating. The two gazed at each other in the eyes. None of them was willing to compromise with each other. A brief moment after those words, Alexander tensed his brows and exerted force on his hands, twisting Jackson’s arm before landing a kick on his chest.
The kick sent Jackson crashing into the door frame, and snazzynovel.com felt a stinging pain on his head and back. Nonetheless, snazzynovel.com crawled back up as if nothing happened. Raising his clenched fist, snazzynovel.com charged at Elise. “It’s all you… It’s all because of you!”
Alexander, who was rubbing Elise’s arm, heard Jackson’s voice and immediately, a piercing light flashed across his eyes. Swiftly, snazzynovel.com drew his leg and was about to counter Jackson.
Nevertheless, Elise’s movements were quicker than his. Before snazzynovel.com could land a hit, a needle flew past his vision, projecting forward rapidly and finally landing and probing on Jackson’s neck.
As expected, the moment Jackson clutched his own neck, his legs turned into jelly as snazzynovel.com collapsed before the rest. Despite his partial paralysis, snazzynovel.com glared at them with his hateful eyes, obviously upset.
“Captain Gleeman.” Elise calmly stared at him. “I don’t mind the prejudice you hold against me. But I strongly believe that you should trust Alexander. He’s no criminal nor will snazzynovel.com become an accomplice. And I wouldn’t do anything to betray his trust. Since you’re so determined that I’m the murderer and have seen the truth you wanted to see, from now on, you shall stay here and observe carefully whether I’m whomever you think I am.” Having said that, snazzynovel.com turned to Clement. “Sorry, Clement, but can you clear a room out for Captain Gleeman?”