<b>Chapter </b><b>179 </b>


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    Ashton’s gaze darkened. “So that was his n… drag you under with him, no matter the cost?”


    ‘No matter the cost?‘ Ashton thought. Ashton’s demeanor turned cold immediately, his expression darkening as he pulled out his phone. “Connor, locate Sawyer immediately…”


    Before Ashton could finish, Briar quickly interrupted him. “Ashton, don’t kill him yet. I still need him alive.”


    Ashton’s voice remained icy, yet he listened to Briar. “He tried to kill you. We can’t allow him to live much longer.”


    Briar nodded. “I understand. Don’t worry; I’m not nning to let him live much longer. Just give me a few more days–I need to check something first.”


    Only then did Ashton stop Connor from pursuing Sawyer. “Ashton, don’t be upset. Sawyer is being watched by you, me, and everyone else in Shoneport. He’s not going to stir up any trouble now,” Hamish interjected.


    Hamish was uncertain about Briar’s intentions, but in his eyes, she had transformed into someone extraordinary. When she mentioned that Sawyer wouldn’t have much longer to live, he thought she might genuinely be the one to bring about his end. He could hardly contain his anticipation for it to happen.


    With the drama behind them, the group quickly left without lingering. Even after their departure, the guards at the racetrack entrance remained unaware that they were gone.


    In the car, Hamish handed Briar a bank card. “Briar, here’s your prize money from the race–30 thousand dors.”


    Briar was surprised. “That much?”


    Hamish exined, “Do you think that’s a lot? Most of the crowd ced their bets on Sawyer to win. Only Aston and I wagered on you, which significantly changed the odds.” If the two hadn’t assumed the gamble was insignificant and merely ced a small bet to support her, everyone who wagered on Sawyer would be in tears over their losses right now.


    “Alright, I’ll take it,” Briar said with a satisfied grin as she epted the card. She never turned down easy money.


    As the car merged into the bustling city traffic, Ashton finally turned to Briar. “So, what’s your n for Sawyer?” He had been holding on throughout the entire ride. With just a few more turns before they reached home, he realized that if he waited any longer, Briar would likely brush him off with another


    excuse.


    Hamish was also curious. “Come on, Briar, just tell us! Don’t keep us in suspense.”


    Briar shed a mysterious smile. “That’s a secret for now, but trust me, I’ll ensure he will encounter something both unforgettable and thrilling.”


    “Well, Briar, that’s rather harsh,” Hamish remarked. “You’re speaking, but it feels like you’re not giving us any information.”


    Briar didn’t even realize when she had drawn a sharp, elegant scalpel. “My favorite method? An eye for an eye.”


    Ashton’s eyes were fixed on the tip of the scalpel. “Put that down. Don’t hurt yourself.”


    Briar obediently tucked the scalpel away. “Anyway, just leave this to me for now. I want to have some fun with him first.”


    Hamish grinned. “No problem. Just give me a heads–up when you’re ready to mess him up–I want front row seats.”


    As they chatted andughed, they pulled up to the gate of Shoneport University. Hamish hopped out–his car was still parked in the university <b>lot</b><b>, </b>and he wasn’t about to tag along to Moonspring Estate as a third wheel to Ashton and Briar.


    Connor andn were already waiting at the gate. When they spotted the car arriving, Connor stepped forward to switch ces with Ashton, who then pulled Briar into the back seat with him.


    When </b>are <b>we </b>


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    going to confront him?”


    Ashton, who had just snatched the scalpel from Briar, shot him a frosty nce. “Do you honestly think you can take her with you and try your luck<b>?</b><b>” </b>


    Briar, concerned that Ashton might frightenn again, quickly said, “Don’t rush. I told you we’ll wait until after the sports meet; otherwise, there won’t <b>be </b>any doctors left in the infirmary.”


    Ashton watchedn closely, determined not to give him the slightest opportunity to mislead Briar. However, three dayster, during the Shoneport University sports meet, Tan finally saw his chance. With Briar by his side, he nearly delivered a crushing blow <i>to </i>Sawyer’s kidneys right then and there.


    Ashton felt a bit more satisfied withn as he sensibly exited the car and headed home alone. ‘Not bad; at least he knows when to quit,‘ Ashton thought.


    Briar stood at the car door, blocking Ashton from getting out, with her hand extended expectantly. “Ashton, could you please give me my scalpel back?”


    Ashton, having already confiscated the scalpel, raised an eyebrow and asked, “What exactly do you n to do with this?”


    Briar replied with a solemn expression, “Surgery, of course.”


    Ashton remained silent. Noticing his skepticism, Briar sighed and conceded, “Alright, I’m currently working on a new drug, so I need to run some trials <b>on </bb subjects.”


    Briar wasn’t just a master of traditional medicine; she excelled <i>in </i>surgery as well. She could dissect a body and wlessly assemble a perfect human skeleton, even with her eyes closed. However, there was no need for Ashton to be aware of that.


    Ashton looked skeptical. “Really?”


    Briar nodded. “Of course!” The b subject” she intended to dissect had a proper name–Sawyer Hemsley.


    Ashton handed the scalpel back to Briar, his tone serious. “Briar, please don’t keep secrets from me, and don’t take risks alone, alright?”


    The scalpel was immacte–there wasn’t a single trace of blood on it. There was no way it had ever been used for dissectingb subjects in her so- called research. However, since Briar remained silent, Ashton chose to disregard it.


    Briar said, “Rx, I never do anything unless I’m sure I can pull it off.”


    “Alright, it’s time for you to head home and get some rest. Your boyfriend can manage without you tucking him in tonight. Goodnight,” Ashton said, leaning down to kiss Briar on the forehead..


    Briar’s face flushed a bright red at Ashton’s unexpected goodnight kiss. She quickly blurted out a “Goodnight” and rushed home. Behind her, Ashton’s deep, charmingugh resonated in the night.


    At the Shoneport University faculty dorm, an enchanting woman entered, moving with effortless grace. She noticed Sawyer lying on the bed, his face pale as hey on his side, massaging his waist.


    His waist was covered in bruises, evidently from a brutal kick. The woman’s expression changed immediately. “What happened? Who did this to you?”


    Sawyer continued to massage as he breathed through the pain. “Some woman I don’t even know…” He quickly exined how he had gone to the suburban racetrack seeking peace, only to be targeted by an unknown female racer. She kicked him, even shot at his gas tank, forcing him to jump off a cliff just to make it back to Shoneport University alive.


    “I’m going to confront that woman! Do you know who she is?” The woman was seething. If it weren’t for the thin walls <i>in </i>this dorm, she <b>would </b>have <b>been </b>shouting at the top of her lungs.


    ‘Who does she think she is, daring to mess with my man? She must have <b>a </b>death wish,‘ Manny thought.


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    Chapter <b>179 </b>


    <b>“</b><b>I’m </b>okay<b>, </b><b>so </b>please don’t worry<b>,</b>” Sawyer said gently, taking her hand and pressing a kiss to it. “By the way, Manny, has your <b>grandpa </b><b>agreed </b><b>to </b><b>our </b>rtionship yet? If he hasn’t, that’s okay; I can wait.”


    <b>AD </b>