Chapter 109

Over the phone, Joshua's voice went flat as he said, "Fine." He ended the call and reached into his desk drawer, pulling out a small box. Inside was a necklace he'd meant to give Jasmine long ago, but never had the chance. He slid it back into the drawer and turned to his work. Joshua didn't leave Brightwell Law Firm until 11:00 pm. He'd barely stepped out of the building, taken just a few steps, when the roar of an engine tore through the night, growing louder with each passing second. Then a black sedan came hurtling toward him, like a wild stallion charging straight at its target. Someone rushed forward at the last possible moment, throwing themselves in front of him. Joshua reacted without thinking. He grabbed the person and yanked them aside with all his strength. The car sped past, missing them by inches. A second slower, and it would've plowed right through them. However, in their hurry to dodge, they stumbled and both went down hard. A dull thud rang out as they hit the