I’m guessing your new faction doesn’t want to butt heads with your sister’s, right? So instead of wearing yourself out, why not take advantage of the resources already at your fingertips?”

    Fay’s words made Winifred pause, deep in thought.

    Worried she might think he bwas /bscheming or bhad /bsome hidden agenda, Fay slowly stood up. I’ve been by your sister’s side for twelve years. Even if it cost me my life, I’d never betray her. bBut /bhey, take this however you want–just a suggestion, totally up to you”

    Just bas /bFay bwas /babout to walk out the door, Winifred called out to him. b“/bAlright, I’m in.

    Winifred never expected to run into Sean on her very first mission

    She’d just finished the job and was about to turn and leave when Sean suddenly grabbed bher /bbankle/b. He was sprawled on the ground. barely hanging on, gasping for breath, and looking like he bcould /bdie any second

    Winifred’s face stayed nk, her eyes icy sharp as she kicked him off without hesitation.

    But he justtched onto her leg with a death grip.

    She said coldly, “Ger lost.”

    Sean gritted his teeth, stubbornly refusing to let go. “Save me, I’ll pay you–however much you want

    Winifred really didn’t want to get dragged into his mess. Last time she stuck her nose in, she ended up owing Fay a favor.

    She knew that running into him was always bad news.

    No matter how hard Winifred kicked or punchied, bSean /bjust wouldn’t let go. He clung to her leg like a drowning man grabbing ba /blifeline.

    After struggling for ba /bwhile, Winifred heard voicesing from nearby. “Search every inch! He has to be close–he can’t get away.”

    Someone said, “He’s badly hurt. He’s not getting out of this alive. bMake /bsure he’s dead so there’s no troubleter.”

    Another bone /bsaid urgently, “There’s movement up ahead! Hurry!”

    Winifred frowned, realizing she couldn’t shake Sean off. With no other choice, she hauled him up and dragged him into a hidden spot to bhide /b

    Sean was still struggling, so bWinifred /bgave him a sharp p across the face, which finally made him behave.

    Once the searchers had left, Winifred helped him out from their hiding ce, hailed a cab, and took him straight back to the Lecter family home.

    “Miss, who are you looking for?” The elderly butler opened the door.

    Winifred said, “I ran into this guy on the street. He said this was his home, bso /bI brought him back to your

    The butler leaned in for a closer blook /band instantly recognized Sean.

    “Oh my goodness!” he cried out, raising his voice, bMadam/b! Sir! Mr. Sean Lecter is back! A girl saved him and brought him home! Hurry,e quick!”

    In a bsh/b, all the servants band /bbodyguards came rushing out, followed by a fancy–looking couple–probably Sean’s parents.

    “I just ran into him on the street. No need to thank bme/b.” With that, Winifred turned to leave.

    Diane Lecter, Sean’s mother, hurried forward “Miss, wait! Please, don’t go! You saved my son–we don’t even know how to thank you!

    Winifred replied, “No need.”

    “Miss, you don’t understand. He’s our only son, and now byou’re /bour family’s savior. Please,e inside! Whatever you want, we’ll bdo /banything to repay you, Diane pleaded.

    11:25 bAM /bd

    bChapter /b391

    Diane did everything she could to persuade Winifred bto /bstay.

    Winifred immediately sensed something was off,

    She wondered, b‘/bbIn /ba situation like this, any normal parent’s bfirst /binstinct would be to rush to btheir /bson’s side–so why are they so hung up on a total stranger instead? Something’s off

    Winifred narrowed her eyes. “Cut to the chase. If you’ve got something to say, just spit it out

    They never expected Winifred to see right through them so fast.

    Diane grabbed her hand, her eyes full of desperation. “Miss, I know what I’m about to say will probably make me sound crazy, but every word is true.

    “Not long ago, a priest told us my son was fated for disaster–doomed to die unless a girl bsaved /bhim.

    “So please, I’m begging you, don’t go. just stay a little longer, okay?”