Elinor realized that Kurosawa was same as Victor. Although they disliked others, they could also act politely.
Hypocrisy and strength were their symbols.
Rutledge guarded against Kurosawa. When hearing his words, he pulled Elinor aside. Kurosawa drawled, "Oh, Elinor, I'm not a bad guy."
She cast a look at Kurosawa. "You also contributed to Victor's plan, right? Drugging me and bringing me out."
Her frank attitude made him stunned, but at the sight of Rutledge's malicious and gloomy eyes, he suddenly laughed. "What did you say?"
Although he did appear at the gate of Rutledge's villa to attract their attention, he would not admit it. After all, he was Victor's friend.
Seeing their nervous tension, Rankin toned down the atmosphere. "It's rare for us to gather aboard together. Don't be so nervous. We're not enemy. No need to avenge on each other."
Avenge?
As if hearing a joke, Victor said, "I'm not the one starting."
Elinor grasped Rutledge's arm tightly and gave Rankin face. "Let's go in together. Who else will come today?"
Victor, Kurosawa, Rutledge, Rankin, Darleen and her, six persons.
When they were about to turn around, a voice came from outside.
"I thought you went out to live alone, but..."
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