Chapter 177

In the changing room, Peggy looked at Cameron with an embarrassed expression. Genuinely scared, she asked for his help, even though it meant delaying his search for the assassin.

"Alright," Cameron agreed, seeing her genuine fear. He hadn't known Laura and Otis had already left. He also knew it wouldn't be safe for Peggy to go to the parking lot alone, especially given the short distance.

"Thank you!" Peggy's eyes flickered with gratitude. She thought perhaps Cameron wasn't so bad after all.

"Let's go," Cameron said with a slight smile. They left the building and walked toward the open-air parking lot.

Along the way, there was no sign of the assassin. With Cameron beside her, Peggy felt much more secure. The tension in her body gradually eased.

"By the way, Cameron, did you need something from Ms. Jones?" Peggy asked, her tone much softer now that she felt he was a decent person.

"I just needed to confirm something," Cameron responded.

"That's perfect. Once we get to the parking lot, you'll be able to see Ms. Jones and ask her directly," Peggy noted, glancing at him.

"Let's leave it for another time. Finding the assassin is more important right now," Cameron said. He knew the matter couldn't be resolved in a brief conversation. With the assassin still at large, that was clearly his priority. Besides, Otis and Peggy would be present, and it was a question best asked when he could speak to Laura privately at the hotel.

"You do know how to prioritize, huh?" Peggy complimented. Her view of him had improved significantly.

"Peggy, I've always been like this," Cameron said, rolling his eyes.

Peggy's cheeks flushed slightly. She felt he had a point. She had formed a poor opinion of him mainly because of his rude attitude toward Laura and because he was from a rural area, seemingly unremarkable at first glance.

"Okay, I admit I might have been biased. But can you blame me? You were so horrible to Ms. Jones," Peggy retorted, curving her lips slightly. "So, what exactly is your relationship with Ms. Jones? I've been with her for almost seven years, and she's always been aloof. Why does she care so much about you?" She suddenly remembered this and wondered if there was something special between them.

Chapter 177 (continued)

"Let's talk about that some other time, Peggy. The parking lot is just a hundred meters ahead," Cameron pointed.

"Hmph, such pettiness," Peggy huffed, sensing he was dodging the question. "Can't you give me just a hint?"

Cameron just smiled, clearly not intending to answer.

"You're so petty!" Frustrated by his silence, Peggy huffed. "Fine, forget it!"

She turned to leave.

"Wait!" Cameron looked alarmed and grabbed her wrist.

Peggy's heart skipped a beat. She wondered why he was suddenly grabbing her hand.

"Get down!" Before she could ponder further, Cameron yelled.

She instinctively ducked.

"Bang!"

The moment they crouched, a massive explosion erupted in the parking lot, right in front of them. Flames instantly engulfed the area, precisely where Laura had been!

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