Only then did he see who had intervened.


    Matthew stood there, his expression steely and impassive.


    His eyes shifted to Ste, whoy on the floor, soaked in her own blood.


    His face darkened.


    A torrent of emotions flooded his heart.


    As Matthew bent to lift Ste, he noticed another man lunging at him, brandishing a knife.


    Matthew dodged swiftly, but not before the de grazed his suit.


    Irritated, Matthew kicked the man hard in the shoulder.


    Yelling in pain, the man hit the wall and slumped down.


    He felt like his bones crack.


    Seeing Matthew approach, he pleaded, “Please, spare me…”


    Before he couldplete his sentence, another scream erupted from him.


    He dropped his arm weakly, rolled his eyes, and lost consciousness.


    Matthew tossed him aside.


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    He untied the ropes binding Ste’s hands and feet.


    When he saw the chafing on her wrists and ankles, a murderous glint appeared in his eyes.


    “Ste…” Frantically, he called her name.


    “Wake up.


    I’m taking you home.


    ”


    Ste didn’t respond.


    Her face was ashen.


    Carefully cradling Ste, Matthew was about to exit when he detected the acrid scent of burning.


    Frowning, he instinctively nced to the window.


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    Smoke billowed and mes danced.


    Matthew’s eyes narrowed as he sprinted out, carrying Ste.


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    She felt enveloped in a warm hold, basking in the relief of rescue.


    Ste struggled to open her eyes, but too weak to do so.


    She coughed and asked softly, “Is that you, Maverick?”