Chapter 222

Shawn was no easy opponent. Grace didn't want to drag me into danger because of her own issues. A bitter feeling spread through her heart. The relationship hadn't even begun, and now it was about to end—it was hard to accept. But more than anything, she didn't want the man she cared about to get hurt because of her. "I should go." Grace lowered her head and picked up her bag before standing. She was afraid that if she looked at me one more time, she wouldn't be able to stop her eyes from welling up. "Grace," I said calmly. "Trust me. The moment I found out about Shawn, I already had a plan." As a godfather, Shawn must have weaknesses and enemies. Right now, I might not be able to deal with him alone, but if I join forces with others, it's not impossible to take him down. Besides, in a few years, I will be far beyond Shawn's reach. Grace bit her lip. "You don't understand—Shawn is ruthless." He would help his proteges eliminate anyone in their way. She had personally witnessed h