Tiffany felt a surge of exhilaration after ending the call with such decisiveness.
Meanwhile, Kenneth was left dumbfounded. Tiffany always reacted with meekness and caution, no matter how
harshly he spoke. But this time, she had actually cursed at him and hung up.
Looking at his phone, Kenneth sneered, “Playing hard to get, aren't you?”
On the other side, Tiffany felt satisfied, thinking. This is just the beginning, Kenneth Harper! Soon, I'll break off
this ridiculous engagement between us!”
After cutting off the call with that scoundrel, Tiffany immediately dialed home. The sound of her mother’s worried
voice nearly brought her to tears. In her previous life, her family hhad burned to the ground while she was
still in prison. By the tshe was released, all that awaited her was a lonely gravestone.
Everyone had said her mother died by suicide, setting the house on fire, and Tiffany had naively believed it-until
she later discovered her uncle had cruelly murdered her mother. Tiffany choked back her tears. “Mom, I'm fine. |
miss you and want to chome.”
Her mother, assuming her daughter had been bullied, quickly replied, “Alright, chnow. If anything is
bothering you, we'll discuss it when you return. Where are you? I'll cand pick you up right away.”
Tiffany gave her mother the address, but her water-damaged phone becunusable as soon as the call ended.
Determined to make it easier for her mother to find her, Tiffany stood up and limped forward. However, after
only a few steps, she heard a mu**d groan from a nearby grove, accompanied by a thick, metallic scent of blood.
Having endured countless hardships, especially the years of abuse while in prison, Tiffany had transformed from
a helpless young lady into someone tough and formidable. Her senses were sharp, and her instincts were honed.
Tiffany hesitated after hearing the noise. She wasn’t one to meddle in others’ affairs, but a memory flashed
before her eyes.
While hesitating, Tiffany recalled a news story about Richard Hampton from the powerful Hampton family. She
remembered reading about how he had been ambushed and how he collapsed from severe blood loss after
escaping. Although he was later rescued, the Hampton family had kept the details of the incident tightly under
wraps.
‘Could it be... Tiffany thought, her heart racing. Could the person in the grove really be Richard Hampton?”
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The Hampton family was with power and prestige throughout the city. It was an ancient clan that commanded
immense respect and fear.
Richard Hampton was the aging patriarch’s youngest son, the backbone of the family. A prodigy with
extraordinary talent, Richard was a prominent figure in the business world, holding the Hampton family together
with his sharp insight and unyielding resolve.
Tiffany’s mind raced as she weighed her options. Making a good impression on Richard might prove invaluable if
she ever needed the Hampton family’s assistance in the future.
Guided by the faint sounds she had heard earlier, Tiffany began a lengthy search. Though she didn’t find anyone
at first, she eventually stumbled upon a large pool of fresh blood beneath a tree. The amount of blood indicated
that the person was seriously injured.
Crouching down, Tiffany touched the blood, noting that it was still wet. Hence, she figured that the injured
person couldn’t have gone far.
Just as she prepared to continue her search, Tiffany felt a rush of wind, like someone was about to strike from
behind. Instinctively preparing to dodge, she suddenly reconsidered. Raising her hands in a gesture of surrender,
she called out, “Wait! I'm not a bad guy!”
The attacker's movement halted mid-air. Tiffany exhaled in relief and turned slowly, only to face an
extraordinarily handsman. His features were exquisitely chiseled, exuding an ethereal grace. Despite his
severe injuries, his presence remained noble and commanding, akin to a fierce, battle-hardened lone wolf.
‘So, this is Richard Hampton? He looks incredibly young. Tiffany thought, while Richard scrutinized her with a
piercing gaze, his expression a blend of curiosity and caution.
“Who are you?” Richard's voice carried an imposing weight, his aura radiating dominance and menace.
Tiffany blinked innocently at the man. “I heard snoise while passing by and thought I'd check it out. Are you
alright? My family is coming to pickup, and | could take you to the hospital on the way,” she offered, trying
to convey her good intentions, hoping to make a favorable impression on him.
But Richard’s expression remained cold. “Get lost,” he replied curtly.
How rude, Tiffany thought, momentarily stunned by his response. She turned to leave, but after a few steps, she
heard a heavy thud behind her. Glancing back, she saw that Richard had collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Rolling her eyes, Tiffany muttered under her breath, grumbling about his earlier attitude as she returned to
check his injuries.
A large, deep wound on Richard's abdomen was bleeding profusely. Seeing no one else around to help, Tiffany
tore off her thin tank top and used it as a makeshift bandage, pressing it against the wound to slow the bleeding.
In a small act of defiance, she tied the bandage into a neat bow, letting out sof her frustration.
“There, much better,” she said with a hint of satisfaction, clapping her hands as she stood up and left the grove.
Not long after, a large convoy from the Hampton family arrived, and dozens of black-clad bodyguards stormed
the area, frantically searching for Richard.
Minutes later, Richard was carefully loaded into a vehicle. As the car sped away, he briefly regained
consciousness. Looking down, he noticed the conspicuous bow on his bandaged wound.
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treating the wound. Or are you hoping I'll bleed out?”
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