Chapter 14

To Jeffery's surprise, Lance burst into loud, mocking laughter while looking at him like an idiot. "Hahaha! You haven't changed at all. Did you really think I came here just for the money? I'm here to destroy the thing you cherish most!" With that, he raised the knife and aimed directly at Samuel's artery. Just then, at the most crucial moment, the police stormed in. A single shot rang out and knocked the knife from Lance's hand. Lance was taken aback and glared viciously at Jeffery. "I told you to come alone! Why did you bring the police here?" Jeffery sneered. "Since you didn't keep your promise, why should I keep mine?" Lance was furious and opened his mouth to curse him, but the police tackled him to the ground before he could say anything. Among the officers was Jessica. When she saw that Lance was subdued, she hurried over and grabbed Jeffery's arm. "Jeff, are you okay?" Jeffery shook his head and turned to leave with her. But in a split second, Lance broke free from t