Linda…” Seth did not manage to stop her, but the pang in his heart hurt so much that he could not speak.
…
Linda gave chase to the stadium’s entrance.
She saw a dozen luxury cars driving over slowly from a distance, and tens of men in black lined both sides. Someone pulled the first car’s door open for the man.
The man turned back for a glance before he got into the car.
Tears spilled from Linda’s eyes as she cried out shakily, “Nicholas Thompson…”
The bodyguards turned over to her, looking on guard.
Linda stumbled forward, but what greeted her were Nicholas’ impassive words. “I don’t know you. Don’t come to me anymore.”
There was a buzz in Linda’s ears. “What did you say?”
The man did not repeat himself but ducked his head to get into the car.
The fleet of cars left slowly, leav
