Chapter 14 -58 % X I watched Trent burst out laughing , his eyes mocking me . " Hah ! You're still the same as before , Franco ! I didn't come here just for the money . I'm going to destroy the most precious thing you have ! " Trent's words hit me like a slap to the face . My son was still bound to that pillar , helpless . Then , without hesitation , Trent raised the knife , aiming it directly at Andrew's artery . The sight froze me . My heart pounded in my chest as I watched the blade hover above Andrew's vulnerable neck . But then , just as the blade was about to strike , the sound of police sirens pierced the air . Officers stormed through the door , and with precision , a shot was fired . The knife flew from Trent's hand , landing across the room . Trent froze , his face contorting with pure rage as he glared at me . " I told you to come alone ! Why did you bring the police ? " I smirked coldly , unbothered . " You broke your word first . Why should I keep mine ? " Before Trent could lash out , the police quickly subdued him , holding his arms behind his back . I didn't want to stay any longer . I just needed to get away from this mess . As I turned to go , Ingrid stepped forward , her gaze locked on Trent as she confidently walked towards me . Linking her arm with mine , she asked , " Franco , are you alright ? " I didn't answer her right away . I just shook my head and started to leave . But before we could even take a step , chaos broke out again . Trent , somehow breaking free from the officers , grabbed the knife from the floor and lunged at Ingrid . " Franco , I know you love Ingrid the most , " he yelled , " If I can't destroy you , I'll destroy her instead ! " Ingrid gasped , her wide eyes filled with fear . Before I could process what was happening , she instinctively pulled me in front of her to shield me from the blade . I stood there for a moment , completely stunned by her actions . But then , anger took over . It was as if the shock of what had just happened turned into a deen disappointment I couldn't believe she'd do that 1/3 44 4 % 23:22 Mon , Aug 11 12 111N ITH MIM TIME - 58 % X deep disappointment . I couldn't believe she'd do that . My instincts kicked in , and I pushed Ingrid out of the way just in time , giving Trent a quick kick to the stomach . He hit the floor with a loud thud . The officers quickly moved in , restraining him and knocking him unconscious . I remained there , my gaze locked on Ingrid , as disappointment cut through me like a sharp blade . " Did you really want me to take that knife for you ? " I asked , my voice cold . Ingrid , her face flushed with realization , stammered , " No , Franco , listen ! I was just scared . It was instinct . I just … I wanted you to protect me . You've always promised to protect me , and I know you wouldn't want to see me get hurt , right ? " I felt my anger fade , but the hurt still lingered . I didn't want Ingrid to get hurt , but what she had done … was just too much . I couldn't help but remember what Suzy did back then . When Trent tried to stab me before , Suzy stepped in without hesitation . She took the knife meant for me , saving my life even if it meant extending Trent's time in prison . And after everything , she never resented me . Suzy accepted the sacrifice , never once asking for anything in return . " I willingly took the knife for you . You don't have to feel guilty , " she'd said back then . " Besides , I want to thank you for saving me . I only got injured , but I didn't die . And you're the person I love , I'd never let you suffer . " From the beginning , Suzy had always been selfless . She put me first , again and again , without expecting anything in return . But Ingrid ? She seemed to think that my love for her meant I had to protect her at all costs . She assumed everything would always revolve around her . My heart sank as I thought about it . Had I been loving the wrong person all along ? Maybe Ingrid didn't love me as much as I thought . Maybe she was simply enjoying the benefits of my love without truly reciprocating . had to get away from her . I couldn't stay in this situation any longer . I finished talking to the police and , without a second look at Ingrid , turned to walk away . She called after me , but I didn't respond . My mind was all about Suzy . Outside the abandoned factory , I quickly dialed my assistant . " Have you found out where Chapter 14 312 23:22 Mon , Aug Suzy is ? " H 58 % X My assistant responded swiftly . " I just found out , sir . She left the country the same day you went to Grandshire . She's in Montrose . We haven't been able to track her exact location yet . Someone seems to be deliberately hiding her whereabouts . " 10 H