Raiden’s gaze was somber and stormy, his brows furrowed in frustration. “Can’t
let go, huh? You can't let go of all the materialism, the love affairs here, so you'd
even betray your own team, right?” “No!” Estelle shook her head in panic, her
voice trembling. “That's not true!” “All this is fake, an illusion, blinding you!”
Raiden spat out the words with fierce urgency. “It’s your own inner demons. You
have to resist the temptation and get back to your team, now.” Tears choked
Estelle as she nodded. “I will. I'm going back right now!” She glanced down at the
gun in her hand, slowly lifting it, pressing the barrel against her chest. “Ella! You
made a promise to me, a vow to never leave my side! I love you!” The man’s
deep, affectionate voice echoed relentlessly in her mind. Estelle’s face twisted in
anguish, her heart wrenching painfully, her hand holding the gun shaking slightly.
I can't leave him! I won't leave him! “Still can't bear to leave?” Raiden’s voice
carried a note of disappointment as he raised his own
firearm. “If it's so hard for you to decide, then let me help you on your way!”
Estelle looked at Raiden, closed her eyes, and felt her life force ebbing away, her
will to survive growing fainter. “Bang!” A gunshot rang out, a bullet racing straight
towards Estelle’s forehead. “Estelle!” A furious roar filled with dread broke the
silence, and a man threw himself in front of her, taking the bullet in his shoulder.
He collapsed to the ground, cradling Estelle. Estelle’s eyes flew open, and she
saw blood spurting from his shoulder, her consciousness snapping back into
focus. “Xavier!” Estelle pressed her hand against his wound, then looked up
sharply at Raiden, who stood not far off. Xavier's breath came in ragged gasps
as he too glared at Raiden, his voice hoarse and cold. “You really want her dead
that much?” Raiden looked on impassively. “Doesn't she deserve to die?” “She's
innocent!” Visit Dramanovels.com to read full content. (Image) Xavier slowly got
to his feet. “Wolf, this isn't how we were meant to meet.” Visit Dramanovels.com
to read full content. (Image) Estelle’s eyes reddened as she met his gaze. “Wolf,
is it really you?” “Surprised?” Raiden’s voice was cold. “Very,” Estelle replied
sorrowfully. “To think the upright and honorable Wolf would one day become a
tyrants lackey!” Visit Dramanovels.com to read full content. (Image) “I'm not a
joke!” Estelle declared firmly. “We don’t need anyone's approval for what we do!”