Chapter 170

Isla was jolted, and despite still being weak, she yanked out her IV and stumbled over, grabbing the iron rod and panicking. "Vanessa, did you kill him? I mean, if he dies, that's one thing-but you'll be the one in trouble!" She gasped, anxiety rising, and with a determined shove, pushed Vanessa. "Go. Right now. Leave this place. Say it was me-I'll take the fall." Vanessa was deeply moved-having a friend like this felt like winning the lottery in life. She took the rod from Isla's hands, let out a cold laugh, and said, "Girl, might as well go all the way today. Honestly, hitting him a few more times might actually help me cool off." She raised the rod again, aiming it at Lucas's head. Right at that moment, Lucas, who had been lying there motionless, raised his hands and cried out, "Please, ma'am, stop! I give up, I give up-" "Playing dead, huh? Let me help you with that." Vanessa gave him two more hits before shouting, "Get lost! And if I see you messing with Isla again, I'll beat you