Bridget's eyes were icy. She aimed her gun at Mateo and said, "Since you're an ordinary person, I'll solve this the way ordinary people do."

Mateo had originally been on his knees. When he heard Bridget's words, he snorted and straightened up. "Alright, if that's what you want!" He didn't give Bridget the chance to react before darting toward her, but she looked calm and didn't even flinch. Mateo frowned at this.

As someone who'd previously undergone the Reid family's rigorous training for its bodyguards, he knew very well that the silent ones were dangerous. Still, he didn't hesitate as he rushed at her, yelling, "Go to hell!"

In that instant, Bridget sensed his unbridled intention to murder her. She was frozen and unable to believe that he would treat her like this. In the past, they'd been on extremely good terms. What had happened over the years to make him harbor such deep hatred for her? She remained rooted to the spot.

Edward frowned at this. If Bridget didn't dodge this attac