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"Enough! I don't want to hear your lies anymore!" I shouted, interrupting Chen Mo. "Do you think I would still believe you? Do you think I'm still that foolish woman who was deceived by you three years ago?!"
I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down, and coldly stared at Chen Mo, speaking each word deliberately: "Chen Mo, everything you made me lose, I will take back piece by piece!"
"You..." Chen Mo tried to say something more, but was interrupted by the sound of police sirens outside.
"The police are here!" Empowerment reminded.
Chen Mo's expression changed; he knew it was over for him.
Minutes later, several police officers rushed into the villa and restrained Chen Mo.
"What are you doing?! Let me go! I'm innocent!" Chen Mo struggled desperately, shouting loudly, but his voice was quickly drowned out by the officers' commands.
I watched as Chen Mo was taken away by the police, feeling a mix of emotions. I knew this was just the beginning; the real battle had only just begun.
At that moment, I noticed a familiar figure in the crowd, coldly watching me.
It was Empowerment.
Empowerment's gaze was complex—there was worry, sympathy, and a hint of... love?
I couldn't be sure; my heart raced as if something deep within me was breaking free.
Before I could think further, the crowd suddenly erupted in chaos.
"Bang!"
A gunshot pierced through the previously noisy air.
I gasped in horror as I saw a bloom of blood on Chen Mo's chest; he stared wide-eyed in disbelief as his body slowly fell to the ground.
"Sniper!" Empowerment reacted quickly, pulling me behind her and vigilantly scanning our surroundings.
The scene descended into chaos as people screamed and fled in all directions. The police also sought cover, confronting the hidden sniper.
"Run!" Empowerment pulled my hand and we dashed toward the villa's exit. A greater danger lurked behind; Chen Mo's death was just the tip of the iceberg.
We had already been drawn into a massive conspiracy.
I was dragged by Empowerment, stumbling through the crowd, surrounded by screams and sirens, but my mind was blank. Chen Mo was dead, shot in the head right before my eyes. The bloody scene replayed over and over in my mind, making me feel nauseous and dizzy.
"Get in the car!" Empowerment opened the door and pushed me inside, then quickly took the driver's seat and started the engine.
The black sedan shot out of the crowd like an arrow, disappearing into the night.
"He's... dead?" I snapped back to reality, my voice trembling as I asked.
"Yes," Empowerment replied, staring ahead with a serious expression. "Someone didn't want him to live long enough to speak."
I fell silent, understanding what Empowerment meant. Chen Mo's death meant that the secrets behind him would be buried forever, and I had lost my only chance to uncover what had happened over the past three years.
"What do we do next?" I asked, my voice tinged with confusion and helplessness.
Empowerment turned to look at me, their gaze deep and complex. "Do you trust me?"
I hesitated for a moment, meeting Empowerment's eyes, which held emotions I couldn't decipher.
I recalled how Empowerment had helped me and Nannan time and again over these past few months, even risking their life to protect us.
"I trust you," I finally nodded.
Empowerment nodded slightly, withdrew his gaze, and continued driving. "I will protect you and Nannan, but you have to promise me not to get involved in this matter anymore. It's too dangerous."
I opened my mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, I didn't say anything at all. I knew Empowerment was right; I had already lost too much and couldn't afford to lose Nannan.
The car stopped by a secluded roadside.
"Get out. It's safe here," Empowerment said.
I got out of the car and looked up at the unfamiliar villa in front of me, filled with confusion. "Where is this?"
"My friend's house. It's safe for now," Empowerment replied, pulling a backpack from the trunk. "There are some essentials in here; you'll have to make do for now."
I took the backpack and whispered, "Thank you."
Empowerment smiled faintly. "Get some rest. Tomorrow I'll take you and Nannan away from Hai City."
"Leave?" I looked up in surprise. "Where to?"
"To a place where no one knows you, to start over," Empowerment said as he turned back toward the car. "Get some rest."
I stood there, watching Empowerment's retreating figure, feeling a mix of emotions. I knew Empowerment was protecting me and Nannan, but could I really accept leaving like this?
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