No Escape from Love novel Chapter 44

Alex was targeting the Blakes for my sake? Just thinking about that filled me with a sense of absurdity.

"That's exactly what's happening, Serena." Julian leaned forward abruptly, trying to reach out and grab my hand, but I avoided it.

"My father has already looked into it. He's confirmed that Alex is targeting the Blakes. Other than you, I can't think of any other reason why he'd do that. Serena, I have no other options. Please help me. I'm begging you," Julian said with desperation.

I observed the pitiful state he was in at that moment.

Back when he toyed with me, he had acted so high and mighty. Now that I wanted nothing to do with him, he had changed completely. He looked so pitiful now.

It was incredibly disgusting, both mentally and physically.

"Why would Alex target the Blakes for my sake?" I looked at Julian.

"Because you're the Hastings heiress," Julian replied, looking as if he was puzzled that I would even ask the question.

I let out a laugh. "Alex is going out of his way to attack the Blakes for my sake? I'm just his step-sister with no blood relation to him. In fact, we hate each other."

"Please believe me. Serena, I-I…" Julian said earnestly.

Hearing Julian stammer like that just made me annoyed. I got up and prepared to leave.

"Wait!" Julian grabbed my arm and said. "That day at the gala, Alex came to me privately and told me not to bother you anymore. Didn't he also warn me when I was talking to you?"

I thought back to it. Alex had definitely warned Julian, but claiming that Alex was targeting the Blakes for my sake was too much of a stretch.

I frowned and looked at Julian. "Isn't it possible that Alex is doing all of this because you offended him? Alex was the biggest figure at the gala. I was his companion, but you made all those inappropriate comments."

"I…" Julian seemed to be at a loss for words.

I quickly called the emergency number. The restaurant staff quickly rushed over as well, but they didn't dare to step forward when they saw that the blood wasn't stopping.

I got a towel from a waiter before I went over and lifted Julian's arm.

Julian's face was turning pale from the blood loss.

"Serena, I knew you still cared about me. If you didn't, why would you be bandaging me right now?" Julian's smile was unsettling.

I felt exasperated, but I chose to stay silent.

Julian's behavior was too extreme and unpredictable. I didn't know what other crazy stunt he would pull if I provoked him. For now, I had to keep him stable until the ambulance arrived.

I waited for about ten minutes. Julian seemed to be on the verge of fainting when the ambulance finally arrived.