The next morning, Luke finally regained consciousness.
His family cried with joy as they saw his eyes flutter open. He silently watched them cry and gush over
him.
Luke knew that it wasn't an accident but a pre-planned assault. The black car had hit his bike on
purpose.
He was a police officer who had just started his career. He hadn't offended anyone so far, and no one
harbored any ill feelings against him.
Therefore, nobody would want him dead.
Luke gritted his teeth as an image flashed in his mind. However, one person hated him with a
vengeance -- only she would go to the extent of taking his life.
It was Cherry!
The woman had killed people in the past. She wouldn't have hesitated to hire goons to kill him.
Once his family left, Luke dialed Alan's number with his new phone.
The man was still sleeping in the cell when he received the call. "Hello?" he grunted.
"Alan, it's me." Luke's voice was hoarse. He was still weak and had to muster all his strength to even
utter a word.
Alan bolted up; all traces of sleep vanished in an instant. He looked at the caller ID again with wide
eyes. The voice sounded familiar.
Alan realized that it was Luke. He had been inquiring about him of the other officers but got no
information. Luke had called him out of the blue, clarifying all his doubts.
He was still alive.
Alan felt a little disappointed, at first, because he thought that Cherry would have another crime in her
record. But Luke hadn't died after the accident.
However, it was a good thing that the man was still alive. Luke could help him take his revenge.
"Luke, you are alive! Thank God!" Alan squealed in excitement. "I am so happy that you have
recovered from the accident."
Luke shifted on the bed and explained everything to Alan. The man nodded and listened to his every
word, shaking his head in acknowledgment.
Cherry hadn't made any progress in the last few years. She hadn't learned to murder without getting
caught. Killing Luke was an easy task, but the man had escaped the horrific accident.
Luke finished the story and waited for Alan's response. But the man didn't speak for a long time. "Alan,
what's your opinion?" he asked, frowning.
Luke was a policeman -- he had good judgment. He understood how criminal minds worked. Alan's
answer would confirm whether his suspicions were true or not.
A wave of guilt washed over Alan. He understood what Luke meant. "Bro, I'm sorry for what I have
done." He rubbed his temples and sighed. "I thought I could make you happy and fulfill your wishes but
didn't mean to push you into danger. It is my fault."
Luke gritted his teeth as anger surged through his veins.
Although Alan didn't answer his question, he understood that he was indirectly referring to Cherry. He
was insinuating that she was behind everything.
Luke knew that Alan had used him to take his revenge on Cherry. However, he didn't mind it because
he got to be with Cherry and fulfill his wishes. But the woman was dangerous; Luke didn't think that she
would try killing him.
He had just woken up from a coma; his mind was still foggy. Cherry's face seemed vague in his head,
but the memory of what they did that night was still vivid. The sex was mind-blowing.
Her soft skin and perfect curves had almost driven him crazy. Although Luke got to sleep with her only
once, he would remember it for a lifetime.
The pleasure he got after the sex left him asking for more. Luke thought that he would happily die if he
had the chance to sleep with his idol. However, the one night's thrill didn't seem to satisfy him. He was
already addicted to her body.
"Bro, you know our past and what has happened between us. I hold a grudge against Cherry. I have
the power to ruin her life, so she will listen to my every word." Alan sighed and continued. "Anyway,
have you heard that the people who survive disasters live a fortunate life? That's exactly the case with
you. This is your rebirth. You have to decide what you want to do."
He hung up the call, giving time for Luke to think. After a careful analysis of the situation, the man
finally made up his mind.
Luke was badly hurt; he could barely move his body. Cherry was the reason for all his problems.
If one needed something, they had to pay the price for it. Since Luke had already paid the price, he
was determined to get what he wanted.
'Cherry, you can't escape from me this time!'
Cherry was happy than ever. She thought that Luke was dead and no one could threaten her now.
Although Alan was still in prison, she was happy to have eliminated a big problem of her life.
However, one phone call killed all her happiness in an instant.
"Cherry, I didn't think that you would have the guts to hire people to attack me. I have clearly
underestimated you. Unfortunately, I'm still alive," Luke scoffed.
The blood on her face drained in an instant. The familiar voice sent a chill down her spine. She was
both scared and confused.
Aden and Paul had informed her that Luke was dead, but the man was threatening her again.
Cherry couldn't understand what went wrong and how the man had managed to escape.
"Cherry, killing me isn't an easy task. I'm sorry you can't get rid of me soon. Get ready for my revenge. I
won't spare you!"
Luke sounded relaxed as if he could ready Cherry's mind. "Tell me, Cherry. How can I get back at you?
Should I expose your identity and your connection with Alan, or do you want me to reveal the truth of
the car accident to the public along with the evidence to prove my statement?"
Cherry's body trembled; tears cascaded down her cheeks. She bit her lip to control her emotions.
"You are a superstar with a huge fanbase. Countless followers worship you. I don't have to talk about
your wealth and income. If I drag you to the mire, you will be left with nothing.
People love you now because they have this perfect image of you in their heads. I will reveal the truth
and make them understand who you really are. The people who admire you now will end up despising
you. The money and reputation you have earned will leave you. You will live a sad life in jail. Even if
you get released after serving punishment, you wouldn't be able to start your life again. People will
never forgive you for what you've done. You will only be a criminal in their eyes and suffer for the rest of
your life.
Cherry, you are used to fame and popularity now. How will you manage when you lose everything?"
Luke's every word intensified Cherry's fears.
She closed her eyes, shaking her head fiercely. Cherry had already suffered in jail; she couldn't even
think of going back to the hellhole again after living a prosperous life.
She would die rather than live a life that Luke had described.
Fear wracked her nerves. However, realization washed over her when she understood Luke's intention.
The man hadn't revealed her truth to the public after regaining consciousness but threatened her
instead. He didn't want her dead but sought something else.
Cherry mustered the courage and spoke. "What makes you think I did it?" Luke had to show the
evidence; only then would she admit her defeat. If the man couldn't prove that she was behind the
accident, there was no point in listening to him.
Luke cackled like a maniac. "Cherry, I forgot to tell you that Aden and Paul are under police custody
now. They were caught right after the accident."
The last spark of hope died in an instant.
Cherry's heart leaped to her throat; her body began to tremble violently. She didn't think that Aden and
Paul would get caught.
Their arrest marked her downfall. Aden and Paul wouldn't conceal the truth. They would listen to the
police to save themselves.
Cherry was doomed. All her plans had turned against her.
"What do you want from me?" Cherry croaked, feeling defeated.
She had taken hasty decisions and destroyed her own life.
Cherry couldn't sleep with Luke every time he demanded to get into her pants. Therefore, she decided
to end his life. But the man escaped the accident and turned into a more vindictive opponent.
Why did all her plans go wrong and turn against her?
She trusted Aden and Paul, but they only got her into a more complicated problem.
A victorious grin stretched across Luke's lips. The woman had finally fallen for his trap.
He had only fantasized about being with a gorgeous woman like Cherry. But life had offered him a
chance to be with her forever.
Excitement bubbled up in his heart. He wouldn't miss the chance that came at his door by itself.
Luke smiled and peeked out of the window. The starry sky greeted him.
People had to pay the price for what they wanted to have.
In the Fu Family's residence. Anne was sitting on the sofa all night. She watched the sunrise with a
heavy heart.
'What are you going to do now, Kim? I know that you can't reveal your true identity to the people.
Where are you hiding now?
You left only to return to the mess which you had created. You got involved in problems that had
nothing to do with you. Why are you doing all this? What do you want?' thought she.
Anne and Kim lived together for two years. Although she didn't have any feelings for him, she pitied the
man. Life would have been better if they got along well -- they could have been good friends. However,
circumstances only forced them apart. Their paths would never cross.
Anne shook her head, smiling bitterly. She didn't sleep even for a minute, and her tired brain began
envisioning things that stirred her peace.
She and Kim were destined to be foes, not friends.
She stood up and stretched her sore muscles. If Kevin had booked a flight last night, he should have
returned to A City by now.
She glanced at the clock and frowned.
Her phone rang just in time, putting an end to her torture. She grinned happily and answered it right
away.
However, Kevin's anxious voice made her stomach churn.
"There is a problem at the construction site. Colin is missing; I can't find him anywhere."
Anne's heart began to crash in her chest. Ella's dream had been a premonition, indicating that her
father was in danger.
"Anne, I'm sorry. I have to look for Colin, so I can't come home now. I have informed the bodyguards
and Sam. They will take care of you and the kids." Kevin tried hard to remain calm, but the panic was
evident in his voice. "Kim is back to A City. We don't know where he is hiding now. Something has
happened to Colin the moment I planned to return home. I feel that Kim is behind everything; he has
deliberately stopped me.
Anne, you and Mom must remember what I said. Don't go out! Otherwise..."
Kevin trailed off. He didn't have the strength to finish his words.
His family would be safe as long as they stayed at home. The bodyguards could protect them. Kim was
a dangerous man.
Both Anne and Kevin knew what he might do to them if they stepped out.
Anne took a deep breath. "Don't worry; I know what to do. You better solve the problem and find Colin
as soon as possible. I will have my phone with me at all times, so you can call whenever you want.
Like you said, everything seems strange now. It could be a trap. Please be safe and don't do anything
reckless.
After all, you are not in A City. That's not your home ground."
Kevin chuckled. He had called Anne to explain the situation and warn her to be careful. However, his
wife was advising him to be cautious.
They were worried about each other. Kim's return had destroyed their peace; they were in danger now.
An eerie fear had settled in their hearts. His presence was like a dagger, pointing at their chests that
could take their lives any time.
Kevin and Anne had to protect themselves as well as their family.
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