Chapter 37

The knife only went about an inch into his chest before it stopped. Daniel rushed over, panting hard, and forcefully grabbed Emily's wrist. "Emily! Snap out of it! If you kill him, you'll go to jail!" Blood soaked through James's shirt, spreading fast from his chest. The crazy look in Emily's eyes slowly faded. Her hand was still clenching the knife stuck in his chest. Then suddenly, she let go. Staring at the blood on her hands, her mind went blank and she passed out. Daniel caught her just in time and scooped her up in his arms. “Mr. Carter! Are you okay?!” the secretary gasped, having followed Daniel in, only to witness this terrifying scene. Seeing her panic, Daniel tried to get Emily out of there, but the security guards blocked them at the door. The secretary shouted angrily, “Don't let them leave! Call the police! And an ambulance!” “Don't you dare!” James barked, his voice cold. “Let them go!” Everyone froze. Daniel turned to glance at James, hesitated just a second, then quick