Chapter 727

Both had been hurled into the torrential currents by Derek. Miraculously, Giovanni had survived, while

his ill-fated accomplice found his resting place beneath the river’s surface.

Fear tinged Fiona’s expression as she surveyed Giovanni’s disarray.

“What’s become of you? Moreover, you’re well aware of my circumstances. I’m hospitalized, yet you

arrange a meeting here?”

Upon emerging from her coma, a call from Giovanni beckoned her to an immediate rendezvous,

threatening a hospital visit should she not comply. She had no choice but to sneak out.

“Provide me with funds. I need to flee Preagend without delay. After tailing Millie, her husband

discovered us, subjecting us to brutal assault before casting us into the river. I narrowly escaped

drowning. I cannot risk their knowledge of my survival.

Departure from Preagend is imperative.”

Giovanni extended a hand, a plea veiled within.

After reflection, Fiona considered the grim impact of Marcus’ ruthlessness.

Giovanni’s departure from Preagend would neutralize a looming threat.

“However, don’t you seek solitude and relief? I will reconnect with you when necessary. You shall make

periodic deposits in my account.”

“Do you take me for a bank? Monthly transfers won’t be my prerogative.”

Momentary solace dissipated, shattered by Giovanni’s renewed demands.

“Refute not the arrangement. Leon possesses substantial wealth. An incremental sum to appease me

should not present an issue.”

Giovanni’s audacity knew no bounds. Should he cling to her indefinitely, she would respond with

unrelenting resolve.

“Agreed. Yet one task remains for you. Eliminate Millie. Her knowledge is perilous.

She stands as a menace. Upon completion, compensation shall be rendered.”

Subsequent to Millie’s demise, Fiona planned Giovanni’s demise—the culmination of her scheme,

undeterred by any obstacle.

“It was her husband’s doing that reduced me to this state. Prudence dictates my distance from her.

How dare I engage in her murder?”

Recalling Millie, Giovanni’s voice quavered, a product of his apprehension toward Marcus.

“Adopt a more strategic perspective. Let this serve as a lesson, prompting caution.

Recall that Millie witnessed our intimate encounter. Were she to disclose this to Leon, would his

benevolence toward me persist? What chance of receiving your due compensation would remain?”

Fiona elucidated, and Giovanni’s thoughts enveloped him in silence.

Millie returned home after her conversation with the detective and walked past Fiona’s apartment on

her way to hers. The door was not completely closed, and she could hear noises coming from inside.