Chapter 301 It Hurts She stepped on Elyse like how Elyse had stepped on her father just a moment ago.
âAre you alright?â Leo looked at her.
âYeah.â Amelie patted Briaâs cheeks.
Noticing the bruises on the little girlâs cheeks, Leoâs face fell, and the air around him filled with murder.
âI⦠I-Itâs not me⦠S-She bit meâ¦â Elyse could feel the murderous intent coming off Leo. Forgetting her pain, she shook her head, trying to weasel herself out of certain death.
Leo didnât shoot her. Not just yet. He closed his eyes and held his fury back. âYou guys should leave first.â He didnât wish to kill anyone when Bria was around.
Amelie got the message and left with her family.
Julia and Samuel had just arrived after Amelie and her family descended the mountain. âElie, Bria, Mr.
Dillon! You guys are hurt!â Juliaâs heart went out to the family. She wanted to slap herself. âI canât believe I missed the hint. I shouldâve realized the transaction was a cry for help! Samuel told me about it when he came back, and we rushed here as soon as we could.â Her eyes were tearing up.
âItâs alright. Leo came just in time. We arenât hurt that much,â answered Amelie. She glossed over the details in case Julia felt even guiltier.
The act of using Starlight Mediaâs money was a cry for help, but she knew Julia might not get it. It was a matter of luck. Julia took Bria and touched her injuries, looking sad. She was on the verge of tears. âI wonât ignore this next time. I wonât miss your cry for help. No, wait. There wonât be a next time!â
Meanwhile, Leo looked at Elyse coolly as he approached her. In fear, Elyse held her bleeding hand, backing off. Her eyes were fixed on his gun all the while. She was worried he might pull the trigger once she looked away. The gun was pointed at her chest. Even though he hadnât shot her, she could feel something getting torn out of her chest. Elyse eventually backed herself to a boulder, her mind overwhelmed by fear and despair. Eventually, she had a meltdown and burst into tears. âIâm sorry, Leo.
Please, have mercy on me,â she cried as she knelt before him.
However, the man looked at her inscrutable, his eyes as calm as an undisturbed lake. Slowly, he placed the gun against her head.