Chapter 65

"Let him target me all he wants." Jeremiah had never been afraid of anyone. "You don't need to worry about this. Just live your life as usual." "Jeremiah." Victoria felt like he was being too stubborn. "You think I came back just because I wanted to come back?" His words were like a tongue twister as he casually rested a hand on the steering wheel. "I've got orders from Bossy Susie. If I really leave you alone, do you think she won't come after me with a knife next time we meet?" "I'll explain things to her," Victoria said seriously. "No need." He kept his eyes on the road, his tone just as firm. "It's settled. No matter what tricks Leon pulls, Susie and I are always on your side." Victoria was about to argue, but he cut her off. "If you refuse, that means you don't consider us friends. And if you don't consider us friends, I won't be able to resist beating Leon up to vent my frustration." She was confused and struggling to follow his logic. "If we're not even friends anymore,