Chapter 79

Beatrice's hands were still trembling. She tried her best to rid herself of the turmoil that had yet to leave her heart. How terrible this recent event that had entered her life was. Countless times her intertwined fingers squeezed each other. Sometimes her eyes glanced out the window, seeking solace in the tall pine trees, even if only a little.

"Mr. Alfred will surely get through this critical period," David said, trying to reassure the girl sitting beside him. Inside the luxurious car owned by the Quassano family, driven by Hugo, they hurried to catch up with the car carrying Alfred.

David himself was quite anxious seeing the condition of the Quassano leader. Before his injured body was whisked away in an ambulance, David was entrusted with a message.

"Please take care of Leora for me, David. You're the person I trust the most. After that, Sam," Alfred chuckled. "What else can I do? I realize that his love for Leora is not something to be taken lightly."