Chapter 240

Evelyn's words echoed in his ears like a curse.

"For the woman you love, for your best friend, you deserve this. But is she really worth it? We'll see."

He felt all strength drain from his body.

Vincent sprang up from the ground.

"Ah—" A feral roar tore from his throat.

"Lucien Croix, go to hell!" He swung his fist with lethal intent, charging into the crowd.

Thud! Lucien took the brutal punch to his face, doubling over in pain.

Screams erupted around them.

Lucien stared at the enraged Vincent, fear coiling in his gut.

Even the ruthless fear the suicidal.

Vincent had become a rabid dog.

"Vincent, you lunatic! I'll make sure you rot in prison!"

"Enough." Adrian's voice cut through the air like an ice blade.

Evelyn frowned slightly.

Lucien shrank back at the sight of Adrian. "Mr. Valentine... We were just—"

"Get out." Adrian's gaze was razor-sharp. "If I see you again, you'll be banished from Vienna by dawn."

Lucien didn't dare protest, scrambling to his feet.

"Move!"

The group fled in disgrace.

Adrian fixed Vincent with a suffocating glare.

"Vincent, you brought this upon yourself."

"You deserve this."

Vincent wiped blood from his lips, laughing wildly. "You're right, Adrian. I deserve this."

His eyes darted to where Evelyn had stood—she was gone.

"Evelyn! Evelyn!"

Vincent limped after her, dragging his injured leg.

Adrian's expression darkened as he followed swiftly.

——

Underground parking garage.

Evelyn was about to enter her car when Vincent blocked her path.

"Something to say?" Her tone was frosty.

Vincent gritted through the pain. "Miss Roland, what is the test? I want to join Falcon Training Camp as soon as possible."

His entire body trembled, veins bulging on his hands.

Evelyn studied him.

Impressive intensity.

But not desperate enough.

She crossed her arms, looking down at him. "Vincent, do you know what people do when they're truly desperate?"

He froze. "What do you mean?"

A faint smile touched her lips. "I said one month—no early exits. As long as hope exists, despair never comes."

Vincent pleaded urgently, "Miss Roland, please tell me what I must do!"