The atmosphere was so tense that even the air stood still.

No one around them dared to breathe. They could clearly sense the overbearing air that Stephen exuded. He immediately overpowered Leonard and Claude.

Leonard reached out and pulled Claude back. He looked at Stephen with respect. "Mr. Anderson, we're all reasonable people. There is no need to make such a huge scene."

He continued, "Jane is still unconscious at the hospital. It's really not right of you to take the murderer away."

Leonard smiled fawningly. "Why don't we each take a step back? You two stay here for two more days—"

"No!" Yvonne refused right away.

"I have to take Howard back to Hope tonight to operate. As for the investigation into the truth, we won't run away. As long as you need me, I'll only be a call away."

"But …" Leonard was still conflicted.

But Claude retorted, "Impossible! What good use is your word? If we really let you go, I won't have the chance to settle the score with you!"

They were in a st