Ch. 452: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 452

Chapter 452

Norah furrowed her brows. Kevin was nowhere in sight.

At this moment, fury burned in Kevin’s eyes, yet his gaze toward Baimo was razor-sharp.

Baimo, however, remained unfazed. His smile held steady. "With war raging outside, you two are here making a lifelong commitment to each other? If you have time for that, you might as well tell me where Jace is."

The mention of Jace wiped the smile off Baimo’s face. His expression turned cold as ice, his eyes dark with restrained anger.

Baimo had always carried an air of gentleness, but he could be ruthless when necessary—just like now.

He was determined to find Jace. He needed to know why Jace had given Norah the bracelet. He wanted answers—answers to questions that had tormented him from the start.

Norah recalled being knocked unconscious by the clown not long ago. Whatever had happened during that time, Baimo must have uncovered the truth. His sudden indifference toward her made that clear.

She exhaled slowly, but confusion gnawed at her. If she wasn’t Julie (Journi), why had Jace given her the bracelet? Why had he called her Julie? And those fragmented memories flickering in her mind…

Was it the drug affecting her memory? Had something been altered?

"I don’t know where Jace is," Norah said firmly.

Even if she did, she wouldn’t betray him.

Jace had always treated her as a friend. He had gone to great lengths to help her when she was poisoned.

Baimo shifted his gaze to Kevin. He didn’t speak, but the cold, merciless look in his eyes said enough.

Kevin smirked. "Do you think I’ll give in to you?"

With that, he pulled out a black pistol.

Ironically, Baimo had arranged for the clown master to bring Kevin and Norah for self-defense, yet here was Kevin, turning the weapon against him.

But Baimo remained unbothered. He smiled faintly. "I don’t need to remind you of your situation, do I?"

Even if Kevin took Baimo hostage, escaping alone was one thing. But Norah, unarmed, was with him.

Kevin didn’t respond.

Baimo continued, "I just want to know Jace’s whereabouts. That’s not too much to ask, is it?"

Baimo had allowed Norah to look for Karina and Steven. He had even sent the clown to protect her. If the clown hadn’t intervened in time, Norah would have suffered under Kendall’s whip.

Norah clutched the corner of Kevin’s shirt. He held the gun, but she hesitated to interrupt.

"Since Jace left the imperial capital, no one knows where he is," she finally said.

Baimo scoffed. "Really? Then how do you contact him?"

Jace had given Norah the bracelet, which meant she held a significant place in his life. Even if she was merely a pawn, she was an important one.

If they could reach Jace and tell him about Norah’s predicament, he would show up.

Norah’s voice turned cold. "Do you really think I’d have his contact information under these circumstances?"

She had lost her phone when she arrived. Kevin, sneaking in under disguise, wouldn’t have one either. Carrying a phone here was a death wish.

With a single gesture from Baimo, a swarm of people entered, surrounding Norah and Kevin.

Baimo sighed dramatically. "With Captain Edwards' skills, finding a way to contact Jace wouldn’t take long. You can leave with Karina and Steven, but Norah stays."

Norah was the key. Whether Baimo could pressure Kevin or not, she was his leverage to Jace.

Although Baimo had no interest in making Kevin an enemy, keeping him under control wouldn’t hurt.

Norah weighed her options, tightening her grip on Kevin’s sleeve. She didn’t speak, but her silence said enough.

"If you insist on getting his contact information, I’ll stay," she said finally. "But they have to go."

Kevin immediately stepped in front of her. "No. I won’t leave you behind."

Baimo turned to Kevin with a smirk. "And what exactly do I gain from keeping you here?"

He wasn’t a fool. He knew Kevin had sneaked in to find Norah—and to sabotage them.

As a military officer, Kevin would never allow himself to be held captive.

"You only have one choice," Baimo stated flatly. "If you want to leave, I’ll let you. If you refuse, neither of you is walking out of here."

Baimo hadn’t expected Journi to bring Norah in, but since she had, he had placed the clown at Norah’s side to ensure her safety. He had hoped to unravel some mysteries over time, but Kevin’s unexpected arrival had thrown everything into disarray.

Norah turned to Kevin. "Don’t hesitate. You’re a soldier. You know the importance of sacrificing for the greater good."

Karina was trapped because of her. Steven was here because of her. Kevin was poisoned because of her.

If Kevin left, he could still protect these lands, bring stability to the people. There would be no more war.

"Enough!" Kevin snapped, his voice raw with emotion.

He had been taught this lesson from the moment he entered the military. He knew it better than anyone.

But...

If it meant abandoning Norah, he couldn’t do it.

"Norah, I’ve spent my whole life fulfilling my duties—doing what was expected of me," he said, his gaze steady, unwavering. "But in the process, I neglected the people closest to me. I can’t do that anymore. If you leave, we leave together. If you die, we die together."

Norah’s breath hitched.

Before she could respond, a deafening explosion tore through the air.

Baimo immediately signaled his men, who closed in on Kevin. In the chaos, Baimo seized Norah, dragging her toward him.

But Norah wasn’t defenseless.

She pressed a gun to Baimo’s temple, her voice low but firm. "Baimo, you’ve helped us more than once. I don’t want to hurt you. But if you don’t order them to back off right now, I will."