Chapter 666. Third Person

Hutton chuckled. He understood where Mark was heading for. “It’s not time to ask such questions, Mark. We’re at crucial times. The life of our nation is currently threatened by the Wolves. I can’t have you sit back now because we need everyone. We’re gonna talk about our jobs after this is done,” he paused and then placed a hand on Mark’s shoulder. “You need to be here tomorrow,” he added before walking out.

Mark heaved a sigh and closed his eyes until he heard the door open and close.

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07:04 PM

Maria stepped out of her apartment, dressed in an armless gold-colored gown and with a handbag. Her fingers were busy on her phone as she walked to her car.

She took out the key and pressed the unlock button. She stepped in and continued pressing her phone for a minute. Finally, she dropped the phone on the other seat and closed the door.

Just as she put inserted the key, she felt something cold touch her neck from behind. Fear gripped her heart as both