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    A sharp jolt of pain tore through Brian’s hand, and his jaw clenched. He knew exactly what she was trying to do—she wanted to make him let go.


    But no matter what, he wouldn’t.


    “Rachel, I won’t let go.”


    Ignoring the searing pain in his hand, he tightened his grip and pulled with all his strength.


    But she wasn’t done fighting. She lowered her head once more and sank her teeth in even harder.


    This time, she used everyst bit of strength she had left.


    Her teeth dug deep, cutting through flesh. When she finally released him, bright red blood dripped from his wrist.


    Rachel lifted her head to look at Brian, her lips smeared with blood.


    In the dim moonlight, even her teeth looked stained red.


    When she spoke, her chilling smile sent a shiver down Brian’s spine. “Let me go, or I’ll make sure you regret it.”


    Brian let out a quiet chuckle, but there was a strange softness in his smile. “Rachel, you’ve known me long enough. Have I ever given in to a threat?”


    She knew he had a point. He wasn’t the type to give in. But this time, she wasn’t going to back down either.


    “Alright then. If you’re so fearless, let’s put that to the test.”


    With that, she dipped her head and sank her teeth into his pinky, mping down with brutal force.


    The sharp bite sent a jolt of pain through Brian, and despite his resilience, a low groan escaped his lips. “Ronald! Get over here—now!”


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    Before Ronald could intervene, Brian mustered every ounce of his strength and pulled with all his might.


    In a sh, Rachel was yanked into the air.


    But just as quickly, she was hurtling downward, toward the hard surface of the bridge.


    At thest moment, Brian threw himself beneath her, breaking her fall.


    Even so, the impact was too much, and she cked out instantly.


    Unconscious, she missed the sight of Brian coughing up a mouthful of blood as he cradled her in his arms.


    “Mr. White!” Ronald called out in sheer panic.


    But Brian barely acknowledged him. “How is she?” he asked.


    “She’s alright, just passed out,” Ronald confirmed.


    Brian gave a small nod. “And Jeffrey?”


    “Everything went ording to n, sir. He’s safe and being taken to the hospital now,” Ronald reported.


    “That’s all that matters.” Only then did Brian allow himself to breathe—just before his body gave out and he crumpled to the ground.


    An hourter, Rachel’s eyes fluttered open, and in an instant, everything that had happened came rushing back to her. Her heart pounded as she struggled to make sense of it all.


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