When the gunshot sounded, Lucasâ mind went blank and he could not think further. He even closed his eyes and waited for death in despair. In fact, he had no time to despair because he did not expect that Christopher would fire a shot at that point in time.
Click! It was the sound of the spring within the gun hitting the air: no shots were fired. Surprised, Lucas lifted his head and met Christopherâs mischievous gaze. Fuming, he shouted, âWhat the hell? What are you thinking! Are you making a fool of me?â
âIâm sorry for scaring you. I was just joking.â Christopher narrowed his eyes as he casually dismantled the gun.
âTo hell with you!â Lucas collapsed onto the chair and started panting heavily. His forehead was breaking out in a cold sweat and he was drenched in sweat. After all, when faced with death, no one could accept it so naturally. One would definitely be terrified, and Lucas was no exception.
Christopher soon finished dismantling his gun. He gently turned the cylinder and took out the three remaining bullets. Lucasâ eyes widened at that. So the gun has bullets in it!
âChristopher, what were you trying to do? Had you made a mistake just now, I would have died!â With that, Lucas raised his hand and gave Christopher a punch on the chin. However, Christopher managed to block the attack with his backhand. Once he was done reloading the gun, Christopher immediately aimed it at Lucas again.
âWhat I did just now was only a test. I guarantee that if I am to pull the trigger this time, you can bid the world goodbye. Although youâve been weak since young, I believe that you still wouldnât want to die at a young age. What do you say?â Christopher flashed a sinister smile that made him look no different from a devil.
Lucasâ face went pale by a few more shades. The moment he felt that Christopher was serious, he gulped to calm himself down and asked, âWhat are you trying to do? Let me know what you are planning. If youâre testing me, youâve done it just now.â
âItâs simple. I want to know everything.â Christopher straightened his body and continued, âYou should know that I hate being set up, especially if someone set me up using Yvonne. Youâve struck my raw nerve. Therefore, do you think I should open up a hole in your body to warn you about what you can use in your schemes and what you canât touch?â
Lucas had calmed himself down by now. He stared at Christopher for a long while before bursting out into laughter. âYouâre indeed Christopher Lane. When I was deciding whether to go ahead with this plan, I was worried about whether I could actually set you up. I only took this step after noting your concern for Yvonne. But Iâve never imagined that you would find out about it. What do you want to know? Iâll definitely answer all your burning questions.â
âWow. Youâre so straightforward. I thought you would give me all sorts of excuses.â Seeing that Lucas had been persuaded, Christopher placed his gun down. Nonetheless, it was still aimed at Lucas. If he tries anything funny, Iâll pull the trigger.
âYouâre already aiming your gun at me. What else is there that I could hide?â Lucas gave a bitter laugh.
âThe Franks are not backed by the Goldsteins. I am very sure of this as I have a good friend in the Frank family. You forged the evidence so that I would believe you and turn against Mark. Am I right?â
âYouâre right. That was indeed a scam.â
âAnd then thereâs Isabelleâs medical report. You purposely let me find out about it. Even hiding it from Yvonne was part of the plan. In that case, am I correct to assume that Isabelle took part in everything since the beginning and that your ultimate goal is Goldstein Corporation?â Christopher asked as he leaned against a couch. He then picked up a cigarette and gestured Lucas to light it for him.
Lucasâ expression changed upon hearing Christopherâs question. He never expected Christopher to have thought that far. Lucas then replied helplessly, âIsabelle indeed took part in this. As for her objective in doing so, I canât let you know as we have signed an agreement. If you really want to know, why donât you ask her directly?â