Chapter 131

The cold light shot forth and struck Jeff's hand. "Gah!" Jeff gasped in pain and withdrew his hand. He looked down to see a cold and precise silver needle embedded in the back of his hand. Blood seeped slowly around the needle tip. Simultaneously, footsteps echoed at the stairway entrance. "Who's there?" Jeff looked up sharply toward the sound. Cameron appeared stern as he stepped into view on the second floor. "Cameron!" Peggy's heart skipped a beat when she saw Cameron. She wondered why this cowardly man would be here. "You finally showed up..." Lena turned toward Cameron. Her vision blurred, but she could make out his figure. "Be careful. He's dangerous..." Her warning came out weak and breathy. Cameron noticed Lena's condition and realized she'd been drugged. "Did you do this?" His gaze shifted to Jeff, who was indifferent and cold. "Who are you?" Jeff asked as he glared at Cameron. He was irritated that a mere needle had injured him. "Now I'm the one