Chapter 493

The company was in a mess. Fortunately, Richard had been helping Kenneth after he woke up, even scaring off some restless individuals. Otherwise, Kenneth, having just taken over, wouldn't have been able to cope.

Kenneth patted Alexia's shoulder and said earnestly, "Alexia, if you see Tiffany again, don't throw a tantrum. Understand? Be grateful. Without Tiffany, your injuries wouldn't have healed so quickly."

Even though her injury wasn't life-threatening, it would have been painful for a long time. Thanks to Tiffany's spirit herbs, Alexia recovered quickly, as did Romeo, whose heart had stopped at one point. Tiffany saved him.

Alexia nodded, mumbling, "I know. I thanked her. Don't worry, I won't do it again."

A single lesson was enough. She didn't want to repeat the experience.

Kenneth nodded, then returned to his room to tidy himself up. He changed into a well-ironed suit, got into his car, and headed to the company.

On the way, Kenneth glanced out the window and unexpectedly saw Melody entering a bookstore alone.

"Stop the car," he said.

The driver pulled over. "Mr. Harper, aren't we going to the company?"

"Wait for me here." Kenneth exited the car and entered the bookstore.

He wanted to know if Melody was behind the Treasure Box leak and the Harper family murder. Gritting his teeth, he silently followed her.

Melody went to the second floor, to a reading room with a table. She sat at a reserved seat, casually flipping through a book. She was waiting for Lorenzo.

Days earlier, Felix's men had broken into the Harper family home, stealing the Treasure Box and killing Ryan. The bloody scene replayed in her mind, terrifying her.

Melody rubbed her arms. She didn't regret her actions, but she couldn't let things rest. Felix had promised to tie up Tiffany, leaving her at Melody's mercy, but days passed without news.

That's why Melody had asked Lorenzo to meet. Looking at the time, she frowned. "He's half an hour late. Why isn't he here?"

Impatient, she took a mirror from her bag to touch up her makeup. The mirror shook. Seeing a familiar figure behind a bookshelf, she was shocked.

"It's Kenneth! Why is he here? He's still mourning, hasn't been to school. Why this bookstore?"

Melody froze, her heart racing.

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She thought: Did Kenneth discover something? He's following me. I can't stay here. If he sees me and Lorenzo, I can't clear my name.

Melody stood abruptly. The chair scraped the floor, making a loud, ear-piercing sound that drew the attention of nearby readers.

"I'm sorry," Melody said, nodding and bowing apologetically. She put down her book and turned to leave.

Unfortunately, as she reached the stairs, Lorenzo appeared. He glanced at her casually and said, "What's the hurry? I'm here."

Melody thought: Damn it! Why now?

Melody's expression changed. Feigning confusion and vigilance, she replied, "You've got the wrong person. I don't know you. Please make way. I'm going downstairs."

"You don't know me? Are you?" Lorenzo began to mock her when he saw Melody wink, her expression anxious, her eyes glancing back, reminding him of someone behind her. Lorenzo, experienced, noticed immediately. He pretended to be drunk, burped, and said, "I think I'm mistaken. I'll let you go."

He even pushed her, playing the drunkard. Melody, a little afraid, hugged herself and hurried away.

Passing him, she whispered, "Leave. Kenneth's here!"

She thought: Lorenzo killed Ryan. Kenneth won't let him go! We need to leave now.

Lorenzo cursed and turned to leave. A gust of wind, and Kenneth appeared, reaching for him.

"Where do you think you're going?"

Enraged, Kenneth saw Lorenzo and immediately attacked ruthlessly, wanting to avenge his father. Lorenzo retaliated, the two exchanging blows.

Bookshelves collapsed, everyone screamed in panic. Melody, stunned, didn't know what to do.

Then, she had an idea. She grabbed a stick, rushed forward, and shouted, "Kenneth, I'll help you!"

Kenneth saw her and yelled, "Stay back!"

But it was too late. Lorenzo laughed, dodged Kenneth, and grabbed Melody by the neck.

Her stick fell. Her face reddened, she couldn't resist.

"Mr. Harper, if you don't let me go, I'll take her down with me!" Lorenzo cackled. "This isn't my first rodeo."

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Kenneth thought: I was so close. I could have restrained Lorenzo, killed him. But Melody interfered.

Kenneth cursed angrily. "Fuck!"

Melody's eyes were red, she trembled.

She shouted, "Kenneth, don't mind me!"

But Lorenzo tightened his grip. Melody felt suffocated, her body softened, her eyes filled with despair.