“Maia, have you come across anyone that could hold that much power to help you? We were initially surprised when we received the 911 call, but it seems that someone knew that this event was going to happen ahead of time. They had stepped in to save you!” said the captain.
“Huh? I… don’t think I’ve contacted anyone that would fit that bill… I’ve only contacted Gerald…?”
But that wasn’t possible, right? Why would Gerald even know such powerful people?
Thinking back, however, Gerald had been aware of the threat. After all, he had even warned her about them in advance!
‘Gerald must know something!’ Maia thought to herself.
Moving back to Gerald…
While Tyson had subdued the two criminals, Gerald himself wasn’t present at the rescue scene.
After all, this was just a minor incident. He wouldn’t just meet Maia again by chance, would he? For now, he would focus more on worrying about Xavia Yorke.
By noon, Gerald reached the university and just as he arrived at the entrance, he saw someone familiar.
It was GiyaQuarrington. Unlike her usual self however, she looked both pale and dispirited. However, when she walked past Gerald and noticed that he was there, she immediately tried to compose herself.
“Gerald? When did you come back?” asked Giya with a surprised look on her face.
“I just got back today!” replied Gerald as he laughed.
“I’m very sorry, Gerald. Though I had promised to attend your birthday celebration, something came up so I couldn’t make it there!”
“That’s the Gerald my sister-in-law had to deal with, right? What a b*stard. Not only did he mess with my sister-in-law, he even laid hands on my girl! I’m much more ruthless than she is, so let’s see how I’m going to deal with this kid,” replied Mr. Long.
Mr. Long wasn’t a fool, and he had already thoroughly investigated everything there was to know about Giya’s case.
“Apologies Mr. Long, but though the Long family is powerful, Gerald and his sister are the tyrants of Mayberry! We can’t go overboard this time, can we?” said the driver, slightly hesitantly.
“F*ck you, I don’t care if he’s the ruler of Mayberry! In the eyes of the Long family, they’re all scum!” said Mr. Long as he smacked his driver.
“Worry not, Mr. Long. I’ll take care of him for you right this instant!”
The icy cold voice came from a man with long hair and a deathly pale face who was seated next to the driver.
“There’s no need for that, Scorpion. You don’t have to do anything for now. Mr. Lennon’s right. His sister, Jessica Crawford, is way too powerful in Mayberry. It would be foolish to get him out in the open. Fear not, however, for I have a plan!” sneered Mr. Long.
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