Chapter 33

"Okay!" Alice had no clue how badly Edward was hurt, but just looking at that huge brick lying on the ground, it obviously wasn’t something light. Without hesitation, she tucked herself into his side, grabbed his strong arm and slung it over her shoulder, trying to half-carry him toward the infirmary. "I'm fine." He finally spoke after the initial wave of pain passed, voice low and slightly hoarse. "It's nothing serious." Seeing how pale his face looked, Alice shot a sharp glare at the middle-aged man who’d just thrown the brick. Her tone dropped cold. "Sir, if there's a problem, we can discuss it properly. Resorting to violence isn’t smart. The police saw what you did just now—intentionally hurting someone..." She was about to say the company wouldn't let it slide when Edward suddenly took her hand and interrupted. He shifted slightly, placing her protectively behind him. “The incident’s happened, and the police will get to the bottom of it. No matter what, since it happened on site,