Four men got out of the car that had stopped in front of Brian, their movements swift and forceful, as if they were used to dealing with situations like this.Their faces were hostile, their eyes sharp and filled with ill intent that could be felt even through the car windows. The previously quiet street had now transformed into a stage of palpable menace, and Brian was right in the middle of it.Brian remained seated in his seat, motionless. His hands gripped the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white, while his foot rested on the accelerator, waiting for the right moment to move.His breathing began to steady, trying to suppress the panic that was slowly rising to the surface."Get out!" one of them shouted as he approached the car, his eyes staring intently through the windshield.His tone was harsh, full of pressure, clearly not a casual request. These were not people who wanted to have a friendly conversation.Brian didn't answer. He didn't even glance in their

"Okay, let's get on with it," Brian said, taking a deep breath, trying to calm himself, still gripped by the lingering tension.He pressed the accelerator again, sending the car speeding down the deserted road. The image of the four armed men who had been blocking him still flashed clearly in his mind, as if they could reappear from the darkness at any moment.A sense of vigilance kept him constantly checking his rearview mirror, making sure no suspicious vehicles were following him.About five kilometers from the scene, he finally saw a building that offered a small sense of security: a police station standing on the side of the road with its lights on.Without hesitation, Brian immediately turned the car into the yard and stopped, still slightly out of breath.He got out of the car, his eyes sweeping around quickly before walking towards the guard post. "Excuse me," he said politely, trying to keep his tone steady despite his racing heart.A young police officer sitting inside the g

Brian fell silent, Lily's last sentence hitting him squarely in the chest. For a moment, the campus corridor was silent, although a few students were still milling around them. Brian's gaze changed, no longer merely calm, but sharper and more aware."So, that's the problem? You're accusing me of doing that. I'm not that bad, Lily," Brian asked quietly, his voice low but audible.Lily didn't answer immediately. She averted her gaze for a moment, as if regretting her words. However, her overly inflated ego made her look back at Brian with a defiant expression."You think I'm stupid? Suddenly, my professor knows that there's a part of the problem that I didn't do. It's been fine all this time," Lily said, her irritation becoming increasingly apparent.Brian took a deep breath, this time not because he was trying to hold back his emotions, but because he was truly tired of Lily's unchanging attitude. He wasn't angry, but rather disappointed, because the woman he once loved was still stuck

"Hi," Emily greeted with her trademark smile as she approached Brian in the campus corridor, still filled with students milling about.Brian, still standing a few steps away from Lily and Alex, immediately turned his head, his expression changing slightly to one of surprise at the woman's presence in a place he hadn't expected."What are you doing here?" he asked in a surprised tone, as he had never known Emily to have any business with his campus."I have business with one of your professors," Emily replied casually, glancing at Alex.Her gaze was sharp, as if she had immediately assessed the situation without needing further explanation. "And I heard this dog barking. My hands are itching to teach it a lesson."These words immediately escalated the atmosphere. Alex, still clutching his head from Emily's sudden blow earlier, became even more furious. His face flushed, not only from the pain, but also from the feeling of having his dignity trampled on in front of so many people."Who

“Where are your parents?” Brian asked then, trying to dig deeper so he could understand the gravity of the situation the girl was facing.“At home,” Lyna replied quietly, her voice still holding lingering anxiety. “Tonight they’re having a meeting with that person and several other parties to discuss the wedding.”Brian nodded slowly, trying to connect the pieces of information he’d gathered. “A meeting to make sure everything is going according to plan?” he asked again, confirming it.“Yes,” Lyna replied quickly. “This is my last chance to escape. If I go back home now, I’m sure they won’t let me out again. I’ll probably even be under heavy surveillance until the wedding day.”Lyna’s tone was growing increasingly panicked, making Brian realize how short their time was. However, even so, he couldn’t make a rash decision without careful consideration.“Let’s wait for my master first, okay?” Brian finally said calmly, trying to calm the situation.The words made Lyna’s eyes widen, and h