Chapter 397

Back in the private room, Steven Walsh and Dylan Carter had just about wrapped up their conversation. Evelyn Knight checked the time—it was already close to 9:30. The group walked out together. Dylan’s driver was already waiting outside the hotel. After seeing him off and watching his car leave, Evelyn turned to Steven. Steven had definitely had a few drinks tonight—his cheeks were flushed, and he smelled faintly of alcohol. “Steven, you…” Evelyn had just started to suggest he call a ride instead of driving himself. But right then, a shadow suddenly dashed out from behind a nearby pillar, charging straight at her. “Watch out!” Steven’s voice shot out as he saw the figure lunging from behind Evelyn. He grabbed her wrist and yanked her behind him in one swift motion. Evelyn stumbled but quickly found herself shielded behind Steven. All she saw was a flash of cold metal—and then came the sickening sound of a blade cutting into flesh. Steven had seen the knife too as the man charged them,