Chapter 704

"Stop dreaming! I'll never betray Ethan! You can forget about getting what you want!" Leon's face darkened. "Oh? Still so stubborn? Looks like you won't learn your lesson until I teach you one myself." A sinister smile curled his lips as he flicked his fingers. The sharp whistle of projectiles cutting through the air filled the room. In the blink of an eye, several thin needles shot toward Ethan's face like arrows loosed from a bow. "Watch out!" I gasped in horror and shoved him aside. But I was too late. One by one, the needles embedded themselves deep into his left arm. Blood spurted out in thin streams. "No!" I let out a heart-wrenching scream, dropping to my knees. Tears blurred my vision as I cradled Ethan in my arms, frantically calling his name. But he only smiled faintly, his fingers weakly brushing my cheek. "I'm fine… As long as I'm here… Don't be afraid…" His voice was barely above a whisper before his eyes slowly shut. His once-white shirt was now soaked in crims