Chapter 264 Jeffrey Stabbed
Brian
Jeffrey’s chest tightened, but a fleeting sense of relief washed over him.
Brian stepped closer, his gaze cautious as Jeffrey slowly extended the knife, handle–first.
It felt like the storm was finally about to subside.
Out of nowhere, Tracy let out a desperate scream and threw herself in front of Brian.
“No! Please don’t! Brian and I love each other–if you’re angry, take it out on me, but don’t hurt him!”
Her plea hit Jeffrey like a slap, reigniting the fire inside him.
Just as Brian was about to grasp the handle, Jeffrey’s grip suddenly tightened–and without warning, he drove the knife forward.
A split second later, his eyes widened in horror as a crimson flood poured out.
The thick, dark liquid quickly stained the carpet, dripping in heavy streams.
But the person clutching their abdomen in agony wasn’t Tracy. It was Brian.
“J–Jeffrey… you…” Brian stammered, his face twisted with disbelief.
Even now, he struggled to accept that Jeffrey had actually stabbed him.
The knife slipped from Jeffrey’s trembling hand and hit the floor with a heavy clatter.
to my
A faint, hollow smile tugged at Jeffrey’s lips. “Honestly… this is fine. After what
sister… Brian, you owe her more than just an apology.”
you
did
At that moment, whatever consequence awaited him–whether prison, a harsh sentence, or something worse–it no longer mattered.
Going to prison almost felt like a relief—it meant his sister could finally live without being burdened by him.
At least this way, she wouldn’t have to sacrifice herself for his sake anymore.
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“This… isn’t so bad,”
A bitter smile tugged at Jeffrey’s lips, but it was steeped in hopelessness.
The office erupted into chaos,
Tracy burst into tears, frantically pressing down on Brian’s bleeding wound, “Somebody call the cops! Get security–arrest him right now!”
Through labored breaths, Brian feebly reached out, his hand catching Tracy’s wrist. “No
don’t… don’t call the cops…”
Ronald’s phone rang.
It was Rachel.
“Ronald, I’m so sorry I missed your call earlier. Is something wrong?”
Ronald froze, his gaze flickering toward Brian, who weakly shook his head, signaling him to stay quiet. “Could you please come to the office right away? Your brother’s here, and
uh…”
…
He trailed off, swallowing hard. “Please just come as soon as possible.”
“Alright. I’m close by. I’ll head there now–please look after my brother in the meantime. I’m really sorry for the trouble.”
As soon as Ronald hung up, Tracy glared at Brian. “Why did you stop him from telling
her the truth?”
“Rachel… cares deeply about Jeffrey. If she finds out, she might… put herself in danger trying to get here.”
Brian turned to Ronald once more, his voice weak but firm. “Promise me… you won’t make any decisions about Jeffrey until I wake up… okay?”
But before he could get another word out, his entire body slumped as his consciousness
gave out.
“Brian!” Tracy shrieked, clutching his lifeless body. “No, no, no–wake up! Please! Look at me, Brian–don’t close your eyes! Please, stay with me… Brian!”
Tracy’s piercing scream shattered the room as she desperately pressed down on Brian’s wound, her hands slick with his blood.
The sharp, metallic stench filled the air, clinging to the office walls like a haunting reminder of what had just happened. But Brian… he remained deathly still.
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“Where’s the ambulance? Is it here yet?” Ronald forced himself to stay composed, but his voice cracked under the pressure.
A security guard stammered, his face pale. “N–Not yet… but it’s… it’s on the way.”
Tracy’s head snapped toward him, panic morphing into rage. “How much longer then? Give me a straight answer!”
“T–Ten minutes… at least…‘
“Ten minutes?” Tracy’s voice sliced through the tension like ice. Her glare was chilling, her tone nothing short of lethal. “Are you kidding me? He doesn’t have that long!”
A suffocating silence fell over the office. Everyone held their breath, too afraid to even
move.
There was nothing left to do but wait.
Suddenly, a voice broke through the thick tension, sharp and desperate.
“Jeffrey!”
All heads turned. It was Rachel.
Tracy’s face twisted in disbelief. How dare Rachel still show after everything?
up
Her fury flared hotter than ever. No way was she letting Rachel walk away unscathed
this time.
Rachel, breathless, spotted Ronald first. “Ronald! Where’s Jeffrey? Is he here?”
Ronald hesitated, then subtly gestured toward the corner of the office.
Rachel followed his gaze–her heart stopped.
There, huddled in the corner, was Jeffrey. His arms were wrapped around himself, his entire body trembling uncontrollably.
Rachel’s heart seized with panic as she rushed over, cradling Jeffrey’s face in her trembling hands. “Jeffrey! Can you hear me? Are you okay?”
But his hollow stare pierced right through her, his mouth unmoving.
Her panic escalated. “Jeffrey, please… don’t do this to me. Say something—anything. I’m begging you!”
But no matter how desperately she pleaded, he didn’t respond.
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Her eyes darted around, taking in the horrifying sight of blood splattered everywhere- thick, dark, and heavy.
The worst part was the blood smeared across Jeffrey’s face and hands. It made her stomach twist with dread.
“Jeffrey, please… where are you hurt? Can you tell me?” Her voice cracked, raw with emotion. “Does it hurt anywhere? Let me take you to the hospital, okay? Please…”
She fought to keep her composure, but her fear was overwhelming.
A sharp, bitter laugh suddenly cut through the air. “Hmph… are you seriously asking where he’s hurt?” Tracy’s voice dripped with mockery, her expression venomous. “He’s not injured. You should be asking how it feels to stab someone.”
Rachel’s head snapped toward her, disbelief flashing in her eyes. “That’s a lie! He would never–he’s not capable of hurting anyone!”
Tracy scoffed, her smile cruel, “Oh, Rachel. You’re so deep in denial it’s almost pathetic. Let me warn you-”
“Enough!” Rachel’s voice rang out, raw with fury. “Don’t you dare speak another word unless you have proof!”
Tracy’s laugh turned icy as she gestured grandly around the blood–soaked room. “Proof? Look around you.” Her hand shifted, pointing at Brian’s lifeless form sprawled on the floor, blood still pooling beneath him.
“Is that enough proof for you? Or do you need more?”
It was only then that Rachel noticed the figure sprawled on the floor was Brian.
Her mind reeled, refusing to accept
- it.
Brian was strong and healthy. How could he possibly be hurt by Jeffrey, who wouldn‘ even harm a fly?
No, this had to be a setup. It had to be Tracy’s doing.
“Ronald, is he really…” Rachel’s throat tightened, her voice cracking as she struggled to finish her sentence.
Her hands trembled as she gently released Jeffrey, then, with slow and unsteady steps, she approached the lifeless figure on the floor.
The moment she recognized Brian’s familiar face, now pale and drained of life, her tears
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broke free.
They fell in heavy streams, and her heart shattered further when she saw the deep pool of blood soaking the carpet beneath him.
“Brian…” Her voice cracked as she reached out, her trembling hand hovering over his
wound.
Before she could touch him, Tracy forcefully shoved her aside. “Get the hell away from him! You still have the audacity to come near him?”
The sudden jolt made Brian’s body shift slightly, aggravating his injury. Blood instantly poured out faster.
Panic flooded Tracy. “Damn it! Where the hell is the ambulance?” she screamed, her voice cracking with fear.
A security guard quickly answered, “We were just informed the ambulance is caught in traffic. It’ll take another ten minutes to get here.”
“What?!” Tracy’s patience snapped, her face contorting with rage.
“We can’t wait that long! Someone get a car–we’re taking Brian to the hospital now!”
“No!” Rachel suddenly grabbed her arm, her grip unwavering. “You can’t do that!”
