Chapter 1620

Jenson didn't seem fazed, casting a deliberate glance at Abigail. "With a beauty like her by your side, it's a worthy way to go. If I were you, I'd consider myself lucky." Panic flashed across Gideon's face. "Come on, Jenson. If you're a real man, leave her out of this. She has nothing to do with it. Just let her go." "Do you really think I'd let her go just because you ask? That would only make me look weak, wouldn't it?" Jenson replied, stepping back with a smug grin. "I'll make it simple—one of you gets to walk away. You two figure out who." "There's no need to decide. I'll stay!" Gideon interjected, stepping protectively in front of Abigail. "She wasn't supposed to be here. I dragged her into this. Let her go and kill me instead. That way, no one will ever know what happened today." At that moment, Abigail felt a renewed admiration for Gideon. She had confided in Helen about her dream of an ideal partner—a hero committed to defending the rights of others, someone who would sta