Kevin loved his family and attached great importance to them. Anne wasn't surprised to see Sam have
come.
The man looked flushed as he got out of the car. His body visibly relaxed when he saw the bodyguards.
Anne smiled reassuringly and gestured him to come in. "Let's go to the study."
Sam nodded and followed her.
The moment they stepped into the study, Sam finally asked, "Anne, are you sure that Kim is still alive?"
The desperation was evident in his voice.
Kim was a nightmare for them. Even Sam had fallen prey to his vindictive acts -- the man had almost
killed him.
No one could believe that he was still alive.
Everyone's attention was fixed on Kim back then after he was captured. The superior officers were
determined to execute their operation. No mistake was likely to happen. Moreover, Kevin had been
following this matter all the time to make sure that he wouldn't escape.
However, Kim had managed to escape under everyone's watchful gaze.
His ability to sneak out without getting caught had taken people by surprise.
Anne took a deep breath and nodded. The memories of the past flashed in her mind. "That was Kim. I
am very sure about it!"
Sam's face darkened.
Kim was back from the dead, yet Kevin couldn't return home. Moreover, Colin was missing. It didn't
seem like a mere coincidence. Even Sam sensed that Kim was behind everything. He had planned all
these to distract them.
Back then, the police had captured Kim, intending to destroy his forces and allies. He must have
incurred severe losses. Sam couldn't estimate his remaining power and what he was capable of doing
now. But he realized that eliminating his force altogether was an impossible task. The man would find a
way out regardless of how rigorous the investigation was.
Although the police forces had managed to weaken him, Kim's abilities were beyond their
comprehension. They shouldn't underestimate him.
The man's anger would be at its peak now, for they had tested his limits.
He would want to take his revenge. They were in danger again and had to be cautious at all times.
"Sam, Emily is going to give birth to the baby soon. We have enough guards to take care of us. You
stop worrying and take good care of Emily. Your wife needs you now. You have got to protect yourself
and your family," advised Anne.
Sam had played a significant role in capturing Kim. Therefore, he, too, was in danger. The man would
target him as well as his family.
Sam nodded in understanding. Things would have been different if he were single. But Emily was
pregnant with his baby; he had to protect them at all costs.
He couldn't neglect his family to take care of Anne and her children.
"Well, it's very safe here. We won't leave the house, so nothing will happen to us. You better go home
and take care of Emily. We will get through this." Anne was worried about Emily. She wouldn't forgive
herself if Kim used the situation to his advantage and assaulted Emily when Sam was here.
Kim was a despicable man. He would do anything.
Sam agreed and walked out of the study with Anne. Before leaving, he stopped and turned to look at
her. "If anything happens, call me immediately!"
Sam didn't bother talking about Kevin because he was in a bigger problem. The man was under
custody and couldn't leave the city.
Anne had to be strong now. She had to take care of herself as well as her family.
Anne nodded, forcing a smile. But it gradually disappeared as she watched Sam's car leave her sight.
She was exhausted and sick with worry. They were in a cat and mouse game. No one could guess
Kim's move. She leaned against the wall and looked into the distance.
'What are your plans, Kim? When are you going to meet me face to face?'
Cherry went to see Luke with several bags of gifts for him.
Since the man had the evidence to prove her guilty, she had no choice but to listen to his every word.
Cherry was paying the price for what she had done. It was her time to suffer now.
Luke's family had left; he was alone in the ward. His body stiffened when he saw Cherry standing by
the door.
She looked up and met Luke's icy gaze. The anger blazing in his eyes sent a shiver down her spine.
Cherry realized that she was about to sink into another abyss.
With Andrew's help, Alan was preparing to get released.
"What are you doing there? Are you deaf? Come and get me a glass of water," Luke shouted with
undisguised disgust.
Cherry was stunned. People always respected her, and she was the one who usually ordered everyone
to do things for her.
But tables had turned now. Luke was demanding her to serve him, and she couldn't say a word.
Cherry took a deep breath, understanding her situation. She controlled her temper and poured a glass
of water for Luke.
The man glanced at the glass before looking at Cherry. The woman looked prettier than he had
imagined. But beneath the beautiful mask lay a vindictive personality, and Luke knew that.
"Well, it takes a lot of time and effort for people to get to know each other and start a relationship. But
things were easy for us; we had an amazing night together. However, you ruined everything, Kristine. I
didn't expect that you would be a cruel woman who planned to kill me. I was lucky enough to escape
the gruesome accident. Otherwise, I would have been dead."
Cherry but her lip and looked away.
"Things would have been easy for you if I had died. However, I'm still alive, and I'm furious now. What
do you think I should do?" Luke asked, staring into Cherry's eyes.
'I want you to fucking die!' Cherry thought but didn't say anything.
"I know what you are thinking. You want to kill me, don't you, Kristine? But I am very sorry; you got one
chance, and you missed it. You can't get rid of me now regardless of how much you hate me!" Luke
took a sip of water and smirked at her. "Since you have already missed the opportunity, there will never
be a second chance. If I die, people will find out that you were behind it. Not only that, but they will also
find out that you had murdered Alan's sister. Think about it!
But if I am alive, I won't hurt you as long as you satisfy me."
Cherry pursed her lips and looked at him.
"Kristine, you are a smart woman. I think you are aware of your situation. What are you going to do?"
Cherry closed her eyes and sucked in a big breath. The overwhelming sense of shame drowned her,
but she had no other choice.
Even if Luke didn't have the evidence to prove her guilty, if he resorted to cyberbullying, it could also
destroy her promising career of a rising star. And what made it worse was that Luke actually could
prove it.
Cherry had no other choice now. She had gone through a lot in the past but she made it through. She
could handle this too.
When Cherry opened her eyes again, she flashed a seductive smile that she had mastered over the
years. She sat beside Luke and took the glass from his hand. "Since you are badly hurt, let me help
you with the water."
The sudden change in her demeanor surprised him, but he soon remembered that she was a great
actor.
Deep down in his heart, Luke still respected Cherry. But her performance revealed that she would do
anything to save herself. Cherry was an attractive woman, but he hated her personality.
Cherry smiled at Luke, oblivious to what he was thinking.
In the prison, Alan crossed his legs and leaned back as a smile stretched across his lips.
The prospect of going out in the afternoon excited him, but he also got a piece of exciting news from
the warden.
When Alan was abroad, Kevin's men watched his every move, making it impossible to take his
revenge. Moreover, he didn't know anything about Kim and his connection with Kevin. However, after
returning to A City, he found that another man harbored a grudge against Kevin and his wife, just like
him.
Things had taken an interesting turn because Kim was still alive -- perhaps that was what everyone
thought.
There was no smoke without fire. Moreover, Anne had confirmed that she had seen Kim. She was a
smart woman; therefore, Alan believed her.
Living in A City would be exciting again.
Alan was eager to find out what was going to happen next.
It was a mellow afternoon; the cool breeze swept across the city. Anne climbed up the roof, feeling
frustrated.
Two bodyguards had taken their position on the terrace to scan the surroundings.
Anne was tired of staying at home all day long. Therefore, she came out to get some fresh air and be
on her own. She instructed the guards to take a break and go downstairs, Anne closed her eyes and let
the cool breeze play with her hair. However, nothing seemed to take off the weight that had settled on
her heart. She sighed and raked her eyes across the streets. Her mouth popped open in shock, and
her blood froze in an instant.
The Fu Family's mansion had an enormous courtyard. One could have a view of the entire street from
the terrace. Anne saw a figure lurking in the distance.
She squinted her eyes but couldn't get a clear view of his face. A chill ran down her spine as she
sensed his unique aura.
His body stiffened at the moment. Anne knew that it was Kim.
Although she could only see a blurry silhouette, her intuition told her that it was him.
Anne opened and closed her mouth. She had the urge to scream and call for help. The bodyguards
would come to rescue her at once.
Kim was in their vicinity.
They might capture him as well.
But she didn't know if that was what she wanted.
Kim's return posed a threat to their lives, but the man didn't make things difficult for her -- at least not
yet. Anne didn't want to make a rash move and provoke him when Kevin wasn't around.
She had to protect her children and keep them safe.
Anne took a deep breath and looked away.
Kim was a crazy man. He was perhaps watching her every move now. If the man sensed a threat, he
wouldn't hesitate to attack her and the children. Anne pretended as if she hadn't noticed him.
The safety of the children was the only thing in her mind.
She was willing to tolerate any problem until Kevin came back to rescue her.
Her heart was crashing in her chest. Anne frowned and looked up again. She almost squealed in shock
as the figure in the distance had disappeared. Anne rubbed her eyes and looked again, but there was
not a trace of anyone around as if everything had been a mere illusion.
Anne had seen him pacing across the streets.
She knew that it wasn't an illusion.
"Oh, God, no! We should be more vigilant!" Anne ran downstairs, trying hard to suppress her fear.
She bumped into Selma and looked at her anxiously. "What's wrong? What happened?" Selma asked,
holding Anne's arm.
The woman steadied herself and looked into Selma's eyes. "This place is not as safe as we think. We
have to contact the police and ask them to catch Kim as soon as possible. We can't live peacefully as
long as he is wandering freely." Selma yelped as Anne's hold on her arm tightened.
A frown lined her forehead as she realized the magnitude of the problem. Only Kevin could save them
now. But why hadn't he returned home yet? Was he stuck in a problem?
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