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Chapter 72 Call The Police Then
The call with Gilbert lasted for an hour, during which the fate of the Lawrences was discussed and
sealed. After Gilbert told Jenny that he’d be back in town the next morning, Jenny wrapped up the
conversation with satisfaction.
“The Lawrences…” she mumbled and added, “How should I deal with Faye now that I’ve gotten rid of
them?”
She gave it some thought and said to herself, “Never mind. I’ll leave it to the police. I guess spending the
rest of her life behind bars is not too bad of an idea.”
At that moment, her thoughts were interrupted by the ringing doorbell. Dressed in pajamas, she went to
open the door, but her expression soured when she found Alec standing in front of her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe wanted to shut the door in his face, but he was faster, putting himself between her and the closing
door. Then, he marched into her place.
“Alec Faust, trespassing is a crime,” she reminded him through gritted teeth, badly wanting to throw him
out. To her dismay, he did not look threatened and instead calmly said, “Call the police then.”
She took a deep breath as she battled the raw and uncontrollable urge to beat him up.
“Believe it or not, I didn’t know about the abduction,” he explained, staring into her eyes sincerely.
She held back her anger, sitting on the sofa and leaning to her side. “Oh, I believe you. You have no
good reason to want me abducted anyway.”
Humans always acted with intent. Jenny knew Faye had a solid reason to want her abducted, as Faye
suspected she was romantically involved with Alec. But the possibility of Alec wanting her abducted was
close to nil.
He let out a relieved sigh when she said she believed him. “Thank you.”
“Don’t get ahead of yourself. We’re destined to be enemies.” She chuckled, her eyes gleaming with a
dangerous look. She said they were enemies because she was sure Alec would protect Faye.
Alec’s eyes lost their spark as he came to understand the meaning behind her words. He felt conflicted.”
What should I do for you to spare her? I’ll do it as long as it’s within my ability.”
“Hah.” She laughed cynically. “So, are you pleading on her behalf now?”
How rare! It was an almost impossible feat to get Alec to plead for someone else.
Too bad Jenny was not someone to be trifled with. “Sure, I can spare her, but let me do upon her what
she has done to me.” She smiled at him, but her eyes were frosty. He fell into silence.
She ignored him and went on, “Since she wanted to hire men to assault me, I shall do the same to her
and get even. What do you think?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“You’re not that kind of person,” he remarked.
“Huh?” She thought she had misheard him. She stood up and walked over to him. “Do you think you
know me well?”
He shook his head regretfully. In fact, he didn’t know her at all. He was in the dark about her identity as
Dr. Walter, and he had no idea she was the last mentee of the great Mr. Birkett. He didn’t even know that
she was skilled in martial art.
“But you were right. I can never bring myself to get someone assaulted. Before he could answer, she
nodded and spoke to herself. Then, she smiled and changed the topic abruptly. “I think it’s a good idea to
send Miss Lawrence behind bars for a few years. I believe she’d love it there.”
After all, the inmates were no less vicious than Faye herself.
He glanced at her. Knowing that she would not spare Faye easily, he shook his head remorsefully. “I’m
sorry. I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you.”
“What do you mean?” She furrowed her brows.
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