Chapter 543

Sophia Sherwood clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms. She had never suffered such humiliation before. The wine stains covering her dress made her want to disappear.

Ethan Roscente's departure stripped away her last reason to stay.

"Felix, I'm leaving." She forced herself to maintain some dignity.

Felix Valdemar hesitated. "Let me drive you."

He'd witnessed Sophia's entire confrontation with Vivian Laurent. That woman, who resembled Isabella Langley so much, was never one to be trifled with.

"No need."

Sophia turned on her heel without looking back. The sharp clicks of her heels echoed across the marble floor.

In the corner, Liam Valdemar lifted his gaze. His eyes cut through Sophia's retreating figure like blades. He stood up soundlessly.

"Liam?" Isabella called out.

As Vivian's friend, she felt responsible for this silent man. Even though he was the notorious top agent everyone feared.

"Returning to the hospital." His reply was curt.

"Want a ride?"

"No trouble." His refusal was absolute. "Taxi's faster."

Isabella reconsidered. With Liam's skills, he hardly needed protection. "Text me when you arrive."

Liam nodded. As he turned, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

That woman dared disrespect Shadow.

The palm pistol in his sleeve was already loaded. Before coming to Canada, he'd stashed weapons in multiple safe houses.

Sophia remained oblivious. As she pulled open her car door, Liam's gun sight locked onto her back.

Only 0.3 seconds needed.

"Sophia!"

Felix's voice shattered the silence. He hurried over with her forgotten clutch. "Your bag."

"Thanks."

The interruption forced Liam to stand down. He narrowed his eyes in displeasure and melted back into the shadows.

Sophia started her engine and sped away, unaware she'd just escaped death's door.

Liam holstered his weapon. She got lucky this time.

As Felix turned back toward the bar, he heard Isabella's mocking laugh. "Pathetic simp."