Chapter 42. Do You Want to Die, Young Man?

Emerald didn’t realize how much she feared Patrick Lewis, but knowing he was right behind her now, she didn’t dare to turn around.

Why was he here? He usually preferred quiet places; why would he come to such a noisy place?

Even after going back to the Phoenix, she knew that her freedom still depended on him. If he really wanted her, there was nowhere for her to go. After not having heard from him in six peaceful months, she thought that maybe he had forgotten about her and wouldn’t make a big fuss about her.

And then now, he was suddenly standing behind her.

Before she could think, she felt a pair of strong hands grabbing her waist from behind. Everyone around was amazed as she fell into his cold arms.

He sat down on her seat and lifted her on his thighs, keeping one hand around her waist. He seemed very familiar with all these moves. He then lifted his long arm to take off his black shirt and covered her fair skin with it. His big shirt covered the