Chapter 717. Statement

Dave did not let her complete her statement before covering her mouth again. “I don’t wanna hear your bullshit anymore,” he gasped. “The only reason I’ve not been able to pull this trigger is that I can’t find myself to believe that you betrayed us, even after I promised that you will always be safe with us.”

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[Flashback — The Night Dave broke into Maria’s Apartment]

“Maria,” Steve’s voice sounded closer.

Dave looked towards the living room and then turned to her again. He looked straight into her eyes and then whispered into her ears.

“If you want a chance to redeem yourself, check the note in your blue suit jacket and follow the instructions there,” Dave added and then uncocked his gun. He began to take back steps towards the window.

Maria raised her brows as she realized he had created enough space to escape through the window already. He only had the curtain covering it.

“Maria,” she shut her eyes as she heard Steve call her name the