Chapter 264

Alston gripped his phone tightly, his other hand in his pocket. His mind was in turmoil—concentrated sulfuric acid? Cecilia had such terrible luck! Her attractive face might not be the same after this. As the elevator doors opened, he quickened his pace, got into his car, and let out a chilly laugh. He wasn't worried about Cecilia; he just wanted to be the first to witness the spectacle! Despite the cracked windshield, Alston's journey was smooth. He drove to the police station... It wasn't far, and as Alston parked his car, his phone rang. Cecilia was still at the police station. He was about to hang up when his gaze paused on the shattered screen for a moment. Alston wasn't in the habit of saving numbers, but he recognized this one. It was Marian's. Alston paused his action to hang up and instead swiftly answered, "Marian? What's wrong?" Marian's voice trembled with fear and choking sobs, "Alston, Alston... the reporters are here, they're blocking my room..." "Alston, I'm scared. The