Chapter 192

Cecilia blinked, her lips almost colorless. Alston tilted his head and saw the bearded man lying there, eyes wide open in death. A flash of disgust crossed Alston's eyes. Just after arriving, Boyce had already briefed him on the man's crimes. A truly ruthless person, dying was too easy a punishment for him! Alston dusted himself off and took a few steps toward Cecilia. Her legs were weak, and she was crouching, holding Gladys tightly, her body shaking violently. Cecilia looked at the bearded man, her voice dry, "Is he dead?" The gunshot had been at close range, and Alston had seen the kidnapper's brain matter splatter. It would have been a miracle if he had survived. Alston's lip curled in disdain. She had used the gun and killed the man, and now she was pretending to be weak in front of him? "He's dead. Want to check for yourself?" With that, Alston bent down to pick up Gladys. Cecilia instinctively pulled Gladys away and even pushed Alston with one hand. Missing her target, Alston fr