"I suspect it's like lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot." Edward Anderson said helplessly.
He only knew that not far away, Linda Stuart was staring at him with a hostile gaze. If looks could kill, he would have been tortured to death by now.
Moreover, he disliked the sympathetic looks everyone cast at Bella Scott.
What's even more pathetic is that his playacting with Nico Lawrence hadn't drawn out the so-called mastermind.
"At this point, we can only grit our teeth and carry on; we can't give up after coming this far." Nico Lawrence comforted Edward Anderson.
To outsiders, Nico Lawrence and Edward Anderson standing together were a pleasing sight. Both seemed to be having an enjoyable conversation, looking well-matched. As for Bella Scott, she appeared to be the one left out.
