Chapter 46

I had signed a contract with Ophelia. No matter what happened now, she wouldn't have to take responsibility. Halston saw the determination on my face, the way I was ready to face death, and he couldn't understand why there was no other way. He tried to rush forward to pull me back, but Hudson stopped him. "Calm down! If you go now and something happens, the two of you will be in danger!" Halston, furious, tried to push Hudson aside, but he wasn't strong enough. Hudson held him back as he watched me, helpless, standing there waiting for Ophelia's car. "Thaddeus! Move! Get out of the way!" Halston shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice breaking. But Ophelia had already started the car. Her gaze was fixed on me, unwavering. She had no intention of slowing down, slamming the gas pedal to the floor. The roar of the engine tore through the night, echoing as the car sped straight toward me. I kept my eyes shut, not looking ahead, but I could hear the engine grow louder. I could hear