Chapter 130

"Bang!" Lucien hit the ground hard, blood immediately seeping from the corner of his mouth. He looked completely dazed. At the same time, Calliope suddenly felt a strong arm wrap around her waist, and before she could react, she was pulled into a familiar, solid chest. The car door slammed shut, and they sped off without a trace. Inside the car, Calliope clutched her bleeding knee, eyes brimming with tears from the pain, but she still looked at the man in the driver's seat with a mix of surprise and relief. "Conrad, how did you know I was here?" She sniffled and added, "But seriously, thank you. If it weren't for you, I don't even know how I'd have gotten out of that mess." Conrad didn't look at her. His knuckles were stark white as he gripped the steering wheel, eyes fixed on the road ahead. His voice was low and tense. "What did he try to do to you just now?" Calliope instinctively bit her lower lip. She looked down, murmuring, "I turned in the evidence Bradley gave me, and the cops