Chapter 410
Ray looked at Athenaโs painful appearance, and his heart ached.
Reason told him that it was extremely dangerous to stop the car now, but emotionally, he didnโt want Athena to think he was unreliable. Moreover, he also had the ability to protect Athena.
After hesitating again and again, Ray nodded. โOkay, Iโll listen to you.โ
He reined in his horse and commanded, โStop! Rest where you are.โ
The carriage stopped, and Athena stepped out. Lifting the curtain, she saw Ray waiting outside.
He reached out his hand and smiled gently at Athena, โBe careful.โ
Athena hesitated for a moment, then took his arm and stepped down. Even this small gesture made Ray overjoyed. Athena did care about him after all.
A follower brought a chair, set up a small table, brewed coffee, and served some snacks. Ray had considered all of Athenaโs inconveniences. He stared at Athena, afraid she would disappear if he blinked.
โAtheny, do you know how happy I am?โ he asked.
Athena looked at the scenery in the distance, absentmindedly, โIs that so?โ
In the distance were all mountains, and their current location should be at the border between Pidence City and Alephia. As long as he crossed the bridge ahead, Ray could go south to Ramberg. By then, no one would be able to do anything to him.
Just then, Kendra walked over in exasperation, โRay, are you crazy? Why are you stopping at this time? If Xander catches up, you and I will die.โ Because she fled in a hurry, Kendra was still wearing a bright red wedding dress. Her face looked ferocious and extremely terrifying.
Ray lifted his eyelids and gave her a cold look, โDo I need you to tell me what to do? Donโt forget that I can spare your life, and I can also kill you.โ
His eyes were filled with murderous intent, and Kendra was shocked by his murderous aura and took two steps back. She looked around anxiously, softened her tone, and tried to persuade Ray to go back. โAs long as we cross the bridge, Athena can rest as long as she wants. Iโm just reminding you not to ruin our important affairs because of a woman. Sheโs just stalling for time. Donโt be fooled by her.โ
Of course, Ray knew that Athena was stalling for time, but so what? Even if Athena wanted his life, he would give it to her without hesitation because this was what he owed Athena.
Ray glanced at her coldly. โShut up.โ
Kendra gasped. โYou know exactly what sheโs thinking, and yet you still insist on having your own way?โ At this moment, she really hated Rayโs love-struck mind. If he didnโt have love in his heart, Ray would definitely have a place in this world. Unfortunately, all he had in his heart was Athena.
Athena gently hooked her lips. โKendra, why are you so exasperated? The reason you urged Ray to come back is for your own sake. You want to use him as a shield, but unfortunately, he will no longer be bewitched by you.โ
โYouโฆโ Kendraโs face turned red when Athena exposed her thoughts, but with Ray protecting Athena, she could only swallow her anger.
Athena said to Ray, โI want to go to the woods to relieve myself. Let Kendra accompany me.โ
Ray always listened to her, so he looked at Kendra. โProtect her well. If Atheny loses a hair, I will kill you.โ
Kendra frowned tightly, but facing Rayโs power, she could only show weakness. โUnderstood.โ She, a dignified daughter of Porter Mansion, had been reduced to being treated like a servant. All of this was thanks to Athena.
Athena stopped when she reached the depths of the woods. Kendra looked at her dissatisfied. โArenโt you going to relieve yourself? Why donโt you hurry up?โ
โI lied to you,โ Athena smiled.
Kendraโs face instantly changed. โYou dare to play with me. I knew you had no good intentions. Ray listens to you, and sometimes I really envy you, Athena. These men are all around you. Are you very proud?โ
Athena asked, โWhy donโt you ask me why I brought you here?โ
Kendra looked around with some trepidation and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that there were no ambushes around.
โWhy?โ Kendra asked.
Athena suddenly attacked, rushing towards Kendra. โBecause I want to kill you.โ
In her hand, there was a hairpin. Kendra was shocked and hurriedly dodged, but Athena moved quickly and ruthlessly, and forced herself in front of her face in a few steps.
โHelp, someone help me!โ Kendra shouted in fright. Ray must have arranged people around.
Sure enough, more than a dozen men in black suddenly appeared in the forest.
Kendra screamed at the men in black. โQuick, kill this crazy woman. She wants to kill meโฆโ
However, when Kendra turned around, she saw Athena clutching her arm and collapsing on the ground.
When Ray came back, he saw such a scene. Fresh blood dripped from Athenaโs arm, and her face was pale. However, Kendra filed a suit first, even trying to get the man in black to kill Athena.
โKendra!โ Ray was furious and slapped Kendra heavily in the face.
She screamed and fell heavily to the ground, and she spat out blood and couldnโt even crawl.
Ray shouted like a madman. โGo find a doctor!โ None of his entourage knew any medical skills. They had to go to the nearest town to find a doctor to treat Athena.
Ray picked up Athena and walked towards the carriage anxiously.
Kendra pitifully laid on the ground and hurriedly grabbed the bottom of his clothes. โDonโt leave me. Take me with you.โ
Seeing that she was still delusional, Ray kicked Kendra away. โGet out. Itโs a blessing that I havenโt killed you for hurting Atheny.โ
After saying that, he turned and left without mercy. It was already dark, and there were various wild animals in the forest. Kendra, a weak woman, simply cannot survive. Ray abandoning her was more terrifying than killing her.
โNo, donโt leave me. I didnโt hurt her. She hurt herself!โ Kendra shouted like crazy. โRay, you bastard, come back!โ
However, Kendraโs voice was hoarse, but Ray didnโt come back. She really hated now why she trusted him and gave away such important things. Now that she had no bargaining chips, Ray naturally wanted to abandon her.
The howling of wolves came from afar, and Kendra trembled in fear, looking around in terror. Kendra felt her scalp tingle. โWolves. Itโs wolves.'
โHelp! help!โ Kendra cried and ran wildly forward.
She didnโt know how long she had been running when she was thrown to the ground. Kendra struggled violently, pinned down by someone, the stench and lewd laughter of a man coming from her nose. โStill a woman. Iโm in luck.โ