Chapter 1716

On the way to the hospital, Landon watched a livestream showing Cyrus emerging from the

academic building carrying a female in his arms. Although the woman was well covered, Landon

could recognize Lauren in Cyrus' arms just by her form.

Landon had always suspected Cyrus of having feelings for Lauren. He perceived it as a blatant act of

stealing the love of his life, Lauren. She was his everything. Any man who so much as laid a finger on

her would be crossing a line.

"I am in the police force too. What's the difference?" Hearing Landon's accusations, Cyrus calmly

smirked at him.

Surprisingly, Cyrus did not fluster in the face of Landon and Harper Group's men.

Landon clenched his jaw as he approached Cyrus. "Lauren is my lover. How dare you stop me, her

partner, from coming to her rescue in that dangerous and urgent situation? Do you really think I

don't know what you're plotting? Want me to lay it out for you and embarrass you?"

"Landon Harper, are you dumb or naive? You might not have experienced a hostage situation, but I

bet you've watched police movies.” Cyrus slipped both hands into the pockets of his jacket. He

squinted and scoffed. "What good would it do to have you there? Could you even help?

"Would you make your men beat that criminal up, or would you threaten him not to hurt Lauren, or

you'd bankrupt him the next day?”

Landon felt the anger rising in him. "Cyrus Taylor!" The Taylors seemed to share the same trait of

being sharp-tongued, or in other words, mean.

"Landon Harper, my decision not to contact you had nothing to do with trust. All I wanted was to

eliminate any potential risk to rescue the hostage. I kept the information from you because Lauren

was your girlfriend, and I'd do the same for other hostages, too.

"I handled many shocking cases throughout my career and battled savage criminals who were not

afraid of death because they were at the end of their rope. The criminal who held Lauren hostage

was no different. Rescuing her from the situation was challenging.”

Landon refused to accept any explanation as he was still furious. He taunted, "So, are you saying I

should thank you instead?"

"There's no need to thank me. I'm at the service of the people.” Cyrus coolly waved his hand. "I

don't want to argue with you over this matter. I bet you're exhausted after the journey. Save your

energy for taking care of Lauren.

"By the way, Ms. Brands has faithfully served you through thick and thin. Blame me if you want.

Don't make things difficult for her.”

Angelina stood at the side with her shoulders hunched. She couldn't help but choke up when she

heard Cyrus’ thoughtful remark. For ten years, she had gone through many sufferings with Landon.

Many times, she nearly forgot that she was a lady, too.

For the first time, she felt wronged. However, she quickly killed off that thought. She shouldn't have

felt aggrieved when she had willingly decided to serve Landon.

After Cyrus was done addressing Landon, he walked away.

"Mr. Cyrus, I'll call you a man if you fight for Lauren openly. Don't you think you're despicable for

making your way to Lauren using your job as a cover?” Landon's eyes gleamed with the savageness

of a beast. He would have punched Cyrus in the face if Cyrus weren't Alyssa's brother.

Landon had been saddled with guilt and self-blame for not showing up at Lauren's side when she

was hurt. Cyrus’ remark rubbed salt into his wound.

"Hah. I once thought you were nice and generous for befriending Jasper Beckett.” Cyrus paused in

his tracks. He added nonchalantly, "Now, looking back, it was the other way around.”

With that, Cyrus whistled a tune and left. Landon’s men stood in silence, intimidated by Cyrus" airs.

Meanwhile, a storm raged in Landon's eyes.

At that moment, the door to the treatment room creaked open dully. Landon turned around and

was shocked to find Lauren standing there. She looked so fragile. It was as if she might be gone

with the wind at any time.

Frowning, she glared at Landon. The resentment in her eyes pained him.

She questioned, "Landon, how could you talk to Cyrus with that attitude? He saved my life."