Chapter 682

Scarlet's expression was conflicted as she posed a hypothetical question. "Boss, have you thought about this? If it had been you under control just now and you were the one who stabbed Imogen or caused her death in some other way… then you'd be the killer." If Felicia had been the one to deliver the fatal blow—whether directly or indirectly—the result would have been the same. She would bear the guilt, and her relationship with Stephan would have been irreparably damaged. Felicia remained silent, but she understood this all too well. This was exactly why she had protected Maurice. She had no personal connection to him, nor did she care whether he lived or died. But this time, Maurice ended up in this state because of her, and she couldn't simply turn her back on that. The burden of owing someone a favor was always heavy. What made it worse was that Maurice's condition was worsening. The carefree smirk he usually wore was gone, replaced by a look of excruciating pain. He clutched h